European Investment Fund

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move to bolster Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered a €350 million financing agreement with Umicore to support research, development, and innovation (RDI) in rechargeable battery materials technologies. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Kutxabank have inked a landmark covered bond purchase agreement totaling €300 million, facilitating Kutxabank to unlock up to €600 million for financing green projects in Spain, particularly focusing on energy-efficient construction. This … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The second edition of the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg convened senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss EU policy priorities and challenges amidst global instability. EIB President Nadia Calviño emphasized the role of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has reported a successful year in 2023, allocating €359 million in new commitments to projects in Slovenia. These investments are aimed at boosting economic growth and preserving jobs in Slovenia and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €400 million contract with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance to support the country’s railway infrastructure and rolling stock upgrade. Part of a €900 million commitment, this financing aims to promote sustainable … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €49 million loan agreement with the City of Split to support its 2023-2027 multi-sector investment program aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure. This marks the EIB’s first flagship municipal operation in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group experienced robust growth in France, providing nearly €12 billion in long-term financing to the private sector and local and regional authorities. This included €10.6 billion from the EIB and €1.4 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group in Austria has revealed its commitment to financing projects focused on renewable energies, water supply, and social housing in 2023, with a total investment of €1.26 billion. Despite an initial cautious approach … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) RESA, an energy distribution network operator, has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to secure a €190 million loan agreement to support the first phase of its industrial plan for 2023-2026. The energy transition necessitates substantial investments … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), a part of the European Investment Bank Group, has inked guarantee agreements with four Bulgarian banks, including Postbank (Eurobank Bulgaria), ProCredit Bank Bulgaria, UniCredit Bulbank, and United Bulgarian Bank, facilitating up to €2 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is investing €60 million in Future Energy Ventures Fund I, a venture capital fund with a €250 million target size, managed by Future Energy Ventures (FEV). This investment is aimed at supporting early-stage … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to the 2038 Lusatia program, aimed at mitigating the socio-economic impact of lignite phase-out and advancing climate neutrality in the region. Collaborating closely with Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB), … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has given its approval for a second loan tranche of PLN 1 billion to ENEA to support the modernization and renovation of the electricity distribution network in western Poland. This follows the first … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →