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European Investment Fund and Fintech Firm Invoier Join Forces to Empower SMEs in Sweden

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, October 2023

(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

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, October 2023

(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

Joint Effort by EIB and Santander Portugal Aims to Fuel Investments in the Portuguese Economy

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, October 2023

(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

EIF Invests €40 Million in Blume Equity to Boost European Climate Tech Startups

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, September 2023

(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

Stockholm Hosts 12th European Investment Bank Social Innovation Tournament

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2023

(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

European Investment Fund Backs Croatian Innovation with CVCi 2 Funding

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2023

(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

EIB and Deutsche Bank Forge €600 Million Agreement to Bolster Italian SMEs and Mid-Caps

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, September 2023

(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

EIB and Deutsche Bank Collaborate to Inject €600 Million into Italian SMEs and Mid-Caps

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, September 2023

(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

EIB Grants €60 Million Loan to Improve Maritime Accessibility at Port of Leixões

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, September 2023

(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

EIF and Arbevel Partner to Provide €72 Million Boost for SMEs and Sustainability through InvestEU

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2023

(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

Banque Populaire, SOCAMA, and EIF Sign €1 Billion Agreement to Support French SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, September 2023

(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

EIB Survey Reveals Central and Eastern European Companies Prioritize Innovation Amidst Investment Challenges

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, August 2023

(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

EIB Group’s €360 Million ABS Investment to Drive Green Projects and Support Spanish Businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested €360 million in a new asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance with Banco Santander. The investment will support working capital and liquidity needs … Read the full press release

EIF and Banco Santander Partner to Support SMEs with €200 Million Guarantee for Green and Digital Innovations

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banco Santander have signed an InvestEU portfolio guarantee agreement worth €200 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in Spain and other EU countries. With this guarantee, Banco … Read the full press release

EIF and SG Equipment Finance Collaborate to Boost Digital Transition for Czech and Slovak Companies with €25 Million Investment

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a portfolio guarantee with SG Equipment Finance to support up to €25 million in new lending for innovative SMEs and small Mid-Caps in Czechia and Slovakia. The financing, backed by the … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €575 Million Loan to Boost Repsol’s Renewable Energy Projects in Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €575 million loan to support Repsol’s renewable energy projects in Spain, which will include wind and solar photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. The loan, signed in … Read the full press release

EIB and Cellnex Join Forces with €315 Million Loan to Boost 5G Infrastructure and Digital Transition Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cellnex have signed a €315 million finance contract to support the development of mobile telecoms infrastructure for 5G rollout in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Poland. The loan will unlock a total … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Bulgarian Development Bank Collaborate to Enhance SME Financing in Bulgaria

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) have signed a €175 million loan agreement to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Bulgaria. The loan aims to support companies … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Equitable Growth with €28.4 Billion Financing in EU Cohesion Regions

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) In 2022, the European Investment Bank (EIB) focused on promoting equitable growth and convergence of living standards by providing €28.4 billion in new financing for projects in EU cohesion regions. Poland was the largest beneficiary, receiving €24.8 billion, … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Grants €110 Million Guarantee to BPER Banca Group to Support SMEs and Sustainable Investments

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided a guarantee worth €110 million to the BPER Banca Group, comprising BPER Banca and Banco di Sardegna, with the assistance of Banca Finint. This agreement aims to boost investments by small … Read the full press release