Vento Retail S.R.L.

What Vento Retail S.R.L. does

Vento Retail S.R.L. is a Moldovan fuel retail operator founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chișinău. The company operates a network of 91 gas stations across Moldova spanning the capital region (Chișinău), Bălți, Orhei, Cahul, Soroca, and numerous other districts. Vento offers gasoline (A-95), diesel, LPG, and AdBlue, serving both individual drivers and corporate fleet clients. With over 900 employees, the company is ranked among the top six petroleum products and services companies in Moldova and was named to the Top 100 Brands list in Moldova in 2016 by VIP Magazin. General Director Ion Șahrai leads the company as of 2016 disclosures.

Vento's offering extends beyond fuel into integrated convenience retail through its Market Cafe format at station locations, featuring Lavazza coffee, fast food (including hot dogs and sushi), fresh beverages, and everyday items. The digital ecosystem includes a mobile application for iOS and Android (launched 2022) for fuel card management, an online Personal Cabinet for transaction history, an electronic gift card system (launched February 2021 in 500 and 1,000 lei denominations), and the FUEL CARD VENTO loyalty program. Additional services include a Cash at Checkout service allowing cash withdrawals with Mastercard and a Viber-based 24/7 customer hotline. Stations are described as European-standard, with children's play areas, terraces, and coffee zones.

Vento's revenue is generated primarily through transactional fuel sales and in-store convenience purchases across its 91-station network, with fuel priced on a unit basis (A-95 at 30.74 lei, diesel at 32.54 lei, LPG at 15.44 lei). Gift cards and the fuel card program function as prepaid customer retention and acquisition tools. The company pursues a horizontal go-to-market approach serving both consumer and business segments, supported by a partnership with telecom operator Moldcell (Mclub) offering 5% fuel discounts to subscribers and a B2B fuel supply relationship with Imetos SRL dating to 2017. Marketing channels include sports event viewings (e.g., World Cup 2026 broadcasts), promotional campaigns, social media, and a dedicated career site.

Name

Vento Retail S.R.L.

Legal name

VENTO RETAIL SRL

Website

https://vento.md

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vento Retail S.R.L. operates a 91-station fuel retail network across Moldova, offering gasoline, diesel, LPG, and integrated convenience stores with fast food. The privately-held Moldovan company serves individual drivers and corporate clients through physical stations, a mobile app, gift cards, and fuel card programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Retail

NAICS

Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (45711), Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (457110)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Service Station Operations (Company-Owned & Dealer-Operated) (EUALAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convenience Retail & Foodservice at Forecourts (C-Store/QSR) (EUALAIAE), Fuel Pricing, Loyalty & Payments Platforms (POS, Mobile Pay, Fleet Cards, Loyalty Programs) (EUALAIAK)

Keywords

• Petroleum fuel retail
• Gas station network
• Convenience store services
• Fuel card program
• Vehicle refueling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chișinău

HQ country

Moldova

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fuel Sales: Sale of petroleum products including gasoline (A-95), diesel (Ds), and LPG at gas station network across Moldova
2. Convenience Store/Market: Retail of food, beverages, fast food, coffee (Lavazza), fresh drinks, and everyday items at station locations
3. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards (500 lei for 3 months, 1000 lei for 6 months validity) for fuel purchases only
4. Cash Withdrawal Service: Cash at checkout service allowing customers to withdraw cash when paying with Mastercard cards

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vento Retail S.R.L. operates a retail network of 91 gas stations across the Republic of Moldova selling petroleum products (gasoline A-95, diesel, LPG, and AdBlue) alongside integrated convenience stores offering Lavazza coffee, fresh beverages, and fast food. The company supports customers through digital channels including a mobile application (iOS and Android), an online personal cabinet for fuel card management, an electronic gift card program (500 lei/1000 lei), and a discount fuel card program. Additional on-site services include a cash-at-checkout withdrawal service for Mastercard cardholders and dedicated corporate sales for fleet customers.

Product overview

Vento Retail S.R.L. operates as a comprehensive fuel retail and convenience services company in Moldova, comprising a network of 91 petroleum fueling stations (SAC-1 through SAC-117) alongside integrated service offerings. The core product is the VENTO Fuel Stations Network offering gasoline (A-95), diesel, LPG, and AdBlue. This is supported by a digital ecosystem including the Vento Mobile Application (available on iOS and Android) for account management and station discovery, and the Personal Cabinet online account system for transaction history and fuel card management. The product portfolio extends to retail services through Market Cafe (providing Lavazza coffee, fresh beverages, fast food, and sushi), the Card Cadou VENTO gift card program (500 lei and 1000 lei denominations), the FUEL CARD VENTO discount program, and the Cash at Checkout service enabling cash withdrawals with Mastercard. The Voucher System provides promotional access through both mobile and web channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VENTO Fuel Stations Network

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 team members serving customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoldcellcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership through Mclub project where Moldcell subscribers receive 5% discount on fuel across the entire Vento network. The partnership is highly appreciated by Moldcell subscribers.
• Imetos SRLminorOthers · 1 January 2017Collaboration since 2017 as petroleum products supplier. Imetos SRL selected Vento as supplier due to quality and competitive fuel pricing. Vento team provided support in choosing best solutions for their needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• WOG: Large Ukrainian fuel and convenience retail chain with a comparable multi-service-station model, fast food, and loyalty platform; serves as a useful regional benchmark for Vento's digital and C-store strategy.
• OKKO: Ukrainian fuel retailer operating a nationwide chain of service stations with integrated convenience stores and loyalty programs; comparable operating model and customer experience ambitions to Vento.

Broad incumbents

• OMV Petrom: Largest Romanian oil and gas group and a major upstream-to-retail integrated player in the region; its Petrom-branded stations and supply capability in Moldova overlap with Vento's retail fuel market.
• Lukoil: Global integrated oil major operating extensive retail networks in CIS and Eastern Europe; its Moldovan arm makes it a broader incumbent against which Vento competes for fuel sourcing and brand trust.

Direct peers

• SOCAR Moldova: Azerbaijani state-backed fuel retailer with branded stations in Moldova; competes on fuel supply, station network density, and loyalty/Petroleum Club-style programs.
• Tirex Petrol: Domestic Moldovan fuel retail chain operating multiple service stations; competes directly with Vento on regional forecourt share, fuel pricing, and ancillary services.
• Lukoil Moldova: Major international fuel retailer operating a network of branded service stations across Moldova, directly competing with Vento for retail fuel, convenience, and lubricant customers nationwide.
• Bemol: Moldovan fuel and convenience retailer with multi-site forecourt operations across the country, competing head-to-head with Vento on fuel pricing, C-store, and loyalty offerings.
• Rompetrol Moldova: KMG International's branded fuel retail network active in Moldova, offering gasoline, diesel, and LPG at service stations with convenience stores; a direct competitor in the same geography.

Others

• Moldcell: Major Moldovan telecom operator partnered with Vento via the Mclub program (5% fuel discount); not a direct competitor but a strategic channel/loyalty partner shaping Vento's customer acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vento-moldova

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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