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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

EIF and MicroBank Secure €450 Million Guarantee Agreement to Support Spain’s Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and MicroBank have signed a €450 million guarantee agreement to mobilise €750 million in financing for entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, and social enterprises across Spain. This initiative, backed by InvestEU, aims to address the financing … Read the full press release

EIB Grants SEK €225 million Loan to Malmö for Sustainable Housing Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a SEK 2.6 billion loan to the City of Malmö to finance the construction of over 1,500 energy-efficient apartments. This loan furthers the city’s commitment to sustainability and meets EU climate … Read the full press release

EIB Report Highlights Innovation Progress and Challenges in CESEE Region

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) presented a report at the Invisso Conference in Vienna examining innovation progress in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE). While the region has made significant strides in R&D and labor productivity, challenges such … Read the full press release

Formo Secures €35 Million EIB Loan to Scale Up Production of Fermentation-Based Cheese Alternatives

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) Formo, a Berlin-based food tech company, has secured a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to scale up its fermentation processes for producing dairy and egg alternatives. This brings the company’s total financing to over … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €70 Million Loan for Stadtwerke Reutlingen’s Infrastructure Investment

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) Stadtwerke Reutlingen has received a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its electricity grid and expand its district heating network as part of Germany’s energy transition. The loan will fund infrastructure upgrades, including … Read the full press release

EIF Pledges €20 Million to New Private Credit Fund Supporting Baltic SMEs and Sustainable Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €20 million to the SG Capital Baltic Private Credit Fund, a new initiative managed by Latvia-based SG Capital Partners AIFP. The fund aims to raise €100 million to support small and … Read the full press release

EIF and EIB Group Launch €94 Million Green Financing Initiative for Italian Households

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has launched a synthetic securitisation operation with a €94 million mezzanine guarantee, supported by a counter-guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This initiative, focused on green projects, is designed to help Italian … Read the full press release