European Investment Fund

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, represented by EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and a team of finance and innovation experts, is set to spotlight its support for innovation and start-ups in Europe at the 2023 Web Summit in Lisbon from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, along with the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), has invested in asset-backed securities (ABS) issued by Sabadell Consumer Finance to support the financial needs of small and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with five leading Romanian banks to provide €1 billion in guarantees to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. These guarantees, backed by the InvestEU Member State Compartment and the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Millennium bcp (BCP) have signed a €405 million InvestEU-backed guarantee agreement to support investment in Portugal. The financing will focus on key EU priorities, including sustainability, innovation, digitalization, social entrepreneurship, and more. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €700 million loan to support the expansion and modernization of Naturgy’s electricity distribution network in Spain. The first tranche of €500 million has been signed in Madrid, and the project … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort between the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Malta’s Ministry of European Funds and Lands, €16.55 million will be provided to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Malta through the ‘Malta Member State Compartment.’ … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), supported by the InvestEU programme, has entered into a portfolio guarantee agreement with Avanseo to provide up to €38 million in new financing for microenterprises and individuals facing challenges in accessing credit markets. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150 million loan to Cepsa to facilitate the installation of over 1,800 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Cepsa service stations in Spain and Portugal. This initiative aligns with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Swedish fintech firm Invoier have entered into a significant €58 million guarantee agreement to enhance funding accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses through loans and invoice trading. Supported … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Santander Portugal and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement to help Portuguese mid-cap companies access financing more easily in a challenging financial landscape marked by high interest rates and limited liquidity. Under the deal, EIB … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is injecting €40 million into Blume Equity, a leading European climate tech growth fund, with support from the InvestEU program. This investment, one of EIF’s largest in a first-time growth-stage fund, aims to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Fifteen of Europe’s leading social innovators are set to compete in the 12th European Investment Bank Institute Social Innovation Tournament in Stockholm on September 28. These innovators from ten countries have developed projects with remarkable social, ethical, or … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of Croatia have announced a funding agreement for the Croatian Venture Capital Initiative 2 (CVCi 2). This program builds on the success of the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €60 million loan to Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana Do Castelo, S.A. (APDL) to fund enhancements in maritime accessibility at the Port of Leixões. This … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) backed by the InvestEU program has partnered with Arbevel to provide a portfolio guarantee of up to €72 million in financing for SMEs and lower mid-caps. This agreement encompasses three InvestEU windows: “Innovation … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Banque Populaire, Fédération Nationale des SOCAMA, and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed a €1 billion loan counter-guarantee agreement under the SME Competitiveness InvestEU program. Over two decades, this partnership with EIF has facilitated €9 billion in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released findings from its Investment Survey, focusing on Central and Eastern European (CEE) companies. The survey highlights that 77% of CEE companies are investing in business development, with a higher percentage investing … Read the full press release →