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EIF Invests €25 Million in IPR.VC Fund III to Strengthen Europe’s Film and TV Production Sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €25 million to IPR.VC Fund III, a Finnish-based initiative focused on financing high-quality European films and TV series. This investment will help attract further financial backers to the fund, which aims … Read the full press release

EIF Commits SEK 225 Million to Behold Ventures to Fuel Nordic Gaming Industry Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged SEK 225 million (approximately €20 million) to Behold Ventures, a Swedish venture capital fund, to support early-stage game developers in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. This commitment, which marks the … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Universal DX with €20 Million Loan to Advance Early Cancer Detection via Liquid Biopsy

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million loan agreement with Universal DX, a Spanish startup pioneering blood-based liquid biopsy solutions for early cancer detection. The investment will accelerate the development and commercialization of their colorectal, … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Sweden’s Green Transition with €1.9 Billion Financing in 2024

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Sweden received approximately €1.9 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, with over 65% directed toward climate and sustainability initiatives. This funding supported key projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and digitalization, including wind … Read the full press release

EIB Group Contributes €2.2 Billion in Financing to Greece in 2024, Focusing on Energy, Business Growth, and Disaster Management

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €2.2 billion in financing to Greece, focusing on boosting energy resilience, supporting business growth, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Key projects included solar parks, grid upgrades, and disaster management infrastructure, … Read the full press release

EIF Launches €200M Green Private Credit Fund to Drive Sustainability and Support Women Entrepreneurs in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has launched the Green Private Credit fund, aimed at advancing Europe’s green transition and decarbonizing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fund, with a target size of EUR 200 million, will generate up … Read the full press release

EIB, EIF, and Santander Bank Polska Partner to Drive €5 Billion in Funding for Polish SMEs with Focus on Gender Equality

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Investment Fund (EIF), and Santander Bank Polska have joined forces to launch a new synthetic securitisation agreement aimed at bolstering support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, particularly those … Read the full press release

EIB and Malta’s Ministry for Finance Sign €130 Million Agreement to Boost Sustainable Growth and Innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has signed a €130 million agreement with the Maltese government, marking the first tranche of a €260 million financing package aimed at co-financing key EU-backed projects. The funding will support various sectors including healthcare, digital innovation, … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Partnership to Drive €8 Billion Investment in Europe’s Wind Energy Sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to inject up to €8 billion into the European wind energy sector. With a €500 million counter-guarantee from the EIB, BNP Paribas will back wind farm … Read the full press release

HBOR Commits €20 Million to EIF-Led Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) has pledged €20 million to the Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund, which supports growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe. This makes HBOR the fourth contributor to the fund, following … Read the full press release

EIF Allocates €30 Million to Support Swedish SMEs in Green Transition through Impact Lending Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed up to 320 million Swedish kronor (about €30 million) to Swedish Impact Lending 1, a pioneering green-financing initiative targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden. Managed by Svenska Hållbarhetsfonden Förvaltnings … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Nordic Climate-Tech Innovation with €34.6 Million Commitment to Course Corrected VC Fund II

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged €34.6 million to Course Corrected VC Fund II, a venture-capital fund dedicated to backing early-stage climate-tech companies in the Nordic region. This funding will help the fund reach its target size … Read the full press release

EIB Approves PLN 1 Billion Loan to Support Sustainable Urban Projects Across Polish Cities

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved over PLN 1 billion (around €274 million) to support sustainable urban development in Polish cities, including Kielce, Radom, Rybnik, and Chorzów. This financing aims to improve urban infrastructure, transport systems, … Read the full press release

EIB Green Loan to ACA Boosts Water Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Abruzzo

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €30 million green loan to Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica S.p.A (ACA), marking the first such loan to a company in Abruzzo. The financing, backed by InvestEU, will support ACA’s efforts to … Read the full press release

EIF Pledges €40 Million to SevenGen Growth Fund to Boost Sustainable Innovation and Impact

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €40 million to the SevenGen Growth Fund, which focuses on scaling profitable companies in sustainability-related sectors. The fund will target businesses across the Benelux, Germany, and the Nordics that are poised for … Read the full press release

EIB Increases Support for Czech Republic with €2.47 Billion Investment in Key Infrastructure and SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has significantly increased its financing in the Czech Republic, rising to €2.47 billion in 2024. This marks a 33% growth from 2023, with key investments in infrastructure, the railway and energy sectors, and … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €2.4 Billion in Financing for Clean Energy, Infrastructure, and Global Connectivity Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €2.4 billion in new financing to support a range of projects across Europe, including clean energy, transport, telecommunications, and flood protection. This includes significant funding to enhance hydrogen production, boost energy … Read the full press release

EIF Expands Microfinance Support with €100 Million Facility for Froda to Boost SME Growth Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has approved a €100 million guarantee facility for Froda, increasing their lending capacity to support micro-entrepreneurs across the EU. This expands on an existing €50 million arrangement, bringing the total to €150 million. … Read the full press release

EIF Invests €25 Million in IB Deuda Impacto España to Support Sustainable Development in Spain’s SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €25 million to the IB Deuda Impacto España fund to support Spanish SMEs involved in high-impact sectors such as rural development, inclusive labor markets, climate, and sustainable agriculture. This investment, which … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Vesper Infrastructure’s Latest Fund Close, Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €75 million to Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I, bringing total assets to over €570 million. The Fund focuses on promoting clean energy, decarbonised mobility, and sustainable living solutions across Europe. … Read the full press release