Established by the U.S. Congress, the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISF) is a regional private equity fund investing in small and medium-sized companies to build competitive market leaders that attract additional private capital to Moldova and Ukraine. By utilizing international best practices, corporate governance standards, and prudent environmental practices, WNISF serves as a catalyst for growth in local companies. Since its inception, WNISF has invested approximately $120 million in a range of industries with a concentration on fast-moving consumer goods, construction materials, packaging, retail, and financial services.