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EIB and NIB Commit €371 Million for H2 Green Steel’s Revolutionary Low-Carbon Plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have joined forces to provide €371 million in financing for H2 Green Steel’s groundbreaking steel plant project in Boden, Sweden. Backed by the European Union’s InvestEU program, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €37 Million Loan to Protix for Sustainable Protein Expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered into an agreement with Protix, a leading sustainable protein producer, to provide up to €37 million in financing for the construction of a new production plant in Poland. This initiative aligns … Read the full press release

INSEAD Secures €60 Million Loan from EIB for Europe Campus Renovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) INSEAD, the global business school, has signed a €60 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its Europe Campus Reimagination project. The loan will facilitate the modernization and expansion of the INSEAD Europe Campus … Read the full press release

Pioneering Green Steel Project in Sweden Attracts Significant Investment from European Banks

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) H2 Green Steel, a Swedish company, has secured significant financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) for its pioneering green steel project in Northern Sweden. This project aims to revolutionize the … Read the full press release

EIB and One World Media Collaborate to Spotlight Solutions for Girls and Women Worldwide

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has renewed its partnership with One World Media (OWM) to highlight underreported stories that focus on empowering girls and women while addressing global challenges. Through this collaboration, EIB sponsors an award recognizing outstanding … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Subscribes €100 Million to Inaugural Green Social Bonds by in’li for Affordable Housing

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €100 million in the inaugural issue of green social bonds by in’li, a subsidiary of the Action Logement Group focused on affordable rental housing in Île-de-France. These funds will be dedicated … Read the full press release

Celebrating Sustainability: EIB Invests Over $1 Billion in Northvolt’s Gigafactory Expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide a substantial lending package of slightly over $1.038 billion (€942.6 million) to support the expansion of Northvolt’s gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. This financing is a crucial component of a … Read the full press release

EIB Group Signs PLN 2 Billion Securitisation Agreement with EFL to Support Polish SMEs and Sustainable Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has entered into a revolving synthetic securitisation agreement with Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A. (EFL) for a PLN 2 billion portfolio of leasing receivables. EFL commits to provide PLN 2.5 billion in … Read the full press release

EU’s Defence Equity Facility to Mobilize €500 Million for Dual-Use Innovations

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are collaborating to launch a €175 million Defence Equity Facility, aimed at supporting innovation in the defence sector. The EIF will provide equity funding to venture capital and private … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €150 Million Guarantee to novobanco for €300 Million in New Loans to Boost Portuguese Mid-Caps and Public Sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) novobanco has entered into a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €150 million guarantee, significantly enhancing its financing capabilities. This guarantee enables novobanco to share 50% of the risk for new loans provided to Portuguese … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and EIB Join Forces to Provide €300 Million for Green Transition of SMEs and Mid-Caps

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release

Millennium bcp and EIB Join Forces to Boost Portuguese Mid-Cap Financing with €400 Million Guarantee

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Millennium bcp and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have inked a guarantee agreement aimed at facilitating access to financing for Portuguese mid-cap companies, particularly in the face of high interest rates, a challenging operational environment, and reduced credit … Read the full press release

EIB Funds GDI’s Innovative Silicon Anode Technology to Revolutionize Battery Performance

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €20 million quasi-equity loan to GDI, a US-based company with an affiliate in the Netherlands, to develop silicon anode technology for batteries. This technology aims to replace graphite in batteries … Read the full press release

EIB Global Invests $30 Million in Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Africa

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced a $30 million equity investment in the Seedstars Africa Ventures I venture capital fund to support innovative entrepreneurs in Africa. This investment aims to provide improved access to risk capital for startups and innovative … Read the full press release

Untapped Potential: Mid-Caps Vital for Europe’s Economic Transition, Says New Report

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) A new report emphasizes the significant role of mid-sized enterprises, known as mid-caps (firms with 250 to 3,000 employees), in driving Europe’s economic transition. Published jointly by the European Investment Bank and the European Policy Centre, the report … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Volvo’s €420 Million Initiative for Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Platform

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Car Corporation has secured a €420 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development of an all-electric vehicle platform. This financing covers research and development, software development, and advanced manufacturing technologies for electric … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Agria Group Holding’s Sunflower Oil Plant and Sustainable Transport in Bulgaria with €35 Million Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with Kristera AD, a subsidiary of Agria Group Holding, to provide a €35 million loan for the construction of a new sunflower oil processing plant in northern Bulgaria and the acquisition … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Bank of Georgia Partner to Boost Green Investments and SME Growth with €50 Million Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €50 million loan agreement with the Bank of Georgia, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies, while also promoting sustainable economic recovery and growth. Notably, a … Read the full press release

EU’s €3 Million Injection Powers Energy Efficiency in Ukrainian Public Buildings

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €3 million to the Ukrainian government as part of the EIB Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response package. The funds will be used to implement energy-saving renovations in 18 public healthcare and educational … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Collaborate on Securitisation Deal to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund, has partnered with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing the … Read the full press release