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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

EIF Provides €3 Million Loan to Patria Credit to Expand Access to Finance for Romanian Micro-Farms

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a €3 million subordinated loan agreement with Patria Credit IFN to support micro-farms and expand access to finance in Romania. The transaction, backed by InvestEU, aims to help Patria Credit reach … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €25 Million to Radix Ventures to Bridge Funding Gap for Central and Eastern Europe’s Deep Tech Entrepreneurs

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is investing €25 million in Radix Ventures, a deep tech venture capital fund based in Central and Eastern Europe. The investment aims to address the funding gap for deep tech founders in the … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Partners with EIB and ICO to Boost Spanish SMEs and Promote Green Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), a part of the EIB Group, has joined forces with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to invest in asset-backed securities (ABS) issued by BBVA. This collaborative … Read the full press release

Spanish SMEs to Benefit from EIB and ICO Investments in BBVA ABS, Focusing on Green Development

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) have invested in asset-backed securities (ABS) issued by BBVA to support Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. The investment aims to address working capital … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Drives Positive Change in the EU with Impact Bonds Initiative

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas, in collaboration with Banque des Territoires and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has launched a new marketplace initiative called the BNP Paribas European Impact Bonds Fund 2. This fund aims to support the expansion of Impact … Read the full press release

EIF Provides €50 Million Guarantees to illimity Bank for SME Financing in Italy

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided two guarantees totaling €50 million to illimity Bank to improve financing access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Italy. The guarantees, backed by the InvestEU program, focus on supporting SMEs … Read the full press release

Spanish Social Impact Fund ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ Receives €30 Million Investment from EIF

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investment in the ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ fund, which supports Spanish businesses investing in high social impact areas. MicroBank, CaixaBank’s social arm, has also contributed €10 … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Iberdrola to Drive Energy Transition with €1 Billion Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a €1 billion financing agreement to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. The partnership aims to develop 19 solar power plants and 3 onshore wind farms in Spain, Portugal, … Read the full press release

Northern Italy’s SMEs to Benefit from Banca Cassa di Risparmio di Savigliano and EIF’s Green Transition Partnership

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) Banca Cassa di Risparmio di Savigliano and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have partnered to support the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Italy. The EIF has provided a €32.9 million capped guarantee to … Read the full press release

Azimut’s Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 Fund Secures €30 Million Investment from EIF

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), with support from the InvestEU program, has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investor in the Azimut Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 fund. The fund, managed by Azimut Investments SA, aims to reach a … Read the full press release

InvestEU-backed Partnership to Stimulate SME Growth and Digitalization in Slovenia

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and SID Bank have signed a guarantee agreement worth €42 million to unlock €72 million in new loans for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Slovenia. The agreement, backed by InvestEU, will … Read the full press release

EIB and Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar Boost Access to Finance for Spanish Rural Enterprises and Green Initiatives

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar have announced a partnership to provide €980 million in new financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in rural areas and green projects in Spain. The EIB … Read the full press release