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Credit Conditions Improve in CESEE as Banks Show Optimism Amid Economic Uncertainties

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) The CESEE Bank Lending Survey by the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals a recovery in credit demand and supply across Central Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, driven by increased consumer confidence and improved lending conditions, particularly for SMEs. Retail … Read the full press release

EIB and Cunext Collaborate to Enhance Circular Economy with €30 Million Investment in Copper Recycling Plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Andalusian company Cunext have partnered on a €30 million loan to build a copper recycling plant in Córdoba, Spain, using advanced electrolysis technology. The facility will produce high-purity copper cathodes from recycled … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €15 Million to Merito Partners’ Fund to Boost SME Growth in the Baltic Region

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €15 million from the Baltic Innovation Fund II to Merito Partners’ ‘Merito Baltic Opportunities I AIF,’ marking its first institutional investment in the fund. Aiming to raise €100 million, the fund … Read the full press release

EIB and Naturgy Partner to Advance Renewable Energy with €1 Billion Loan Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naturgy have signed the first €400 million tranche of a €1 billion loan to expand renewable energy capacity in Spain. The funding will support the creation of new solar and onshore wind … Read the full press release

EIB Supports University of Latvia with €25 Million Loan for Green Campus Development

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €25 million loan to the University of Latvia to support the third phase of its campus development in Riga. This phase includes constructing the “House of Health,” featuring research and … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Caixa Geral de Depósitos to Boost Strategic Investments in Portugal

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150 million guarantee to Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) to enhance financing for mid-cap companies and public entities in Portugal, aiming to generate up to €420 million in new investments. … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Back Nortegas with €80 Million to Boost Biomethane and Green Energy in Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Sistafund with €30 Million Investment to Champion Gender Diversity in Venture Capital

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Sistafund, a venture capital initiative championing gender diversity in European startups. Targeting a total of €100 million, Sistafund invests in early-stage companies where women hold at least 30% … Read the full press release

EIF and Banca Etica Unlock €200 Million for Ethical Investments in Italy and Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banca Etica have signed a €164 million guarantee agreement, supported by InvestEU, to unlock over €200 million in investments across Italy and Spain. This initiative will provide more than 1,000 social enterprises, … Read the full press release

EIB Group Opens Malta Office to Strengthen Local Partnerships and Drive Sustainable Investments

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has deepened its ties with Malta by opening a new office in Valletta, enhancing collaboration with local businesses, government, and stakeholders. Announced by EIB Group President Nadia Calviño alongside Finance Minister Clyde … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Partner on €183 Million Green Financing Boost for Energy Efficiency in Portugal

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), in partnership with Santander, has launched a €183 million initiative to boost energy efficiency investments in Portugal. The agreement includes €91.6 million in EIB Group support for Santander’s upper-mezzanine tranche, enabling … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €40 Million to Norway’s HAVN Capital II to Accelerate Europe’s Low-Carbon Transition

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €40 million to HAVN Capital II, a Norway-based private equity fund targeting €250 million to invest in companies advancing renewable energy, electrification, and energy efficiency in Northern and Western Europe. The … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Collaborate with Inbank and European Commission’s InvestEU to Support Green Transition in Poland

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), in collaboration with Inbank and the European Commission’s InvestEU, has launched its first fully green synthetic securitization in Poland. The agreement enables Inbank to provide PLN 701 million (over €160 million) in … Read the full press release

SKF Secures €430 Million EIB Loan to Advance Green Technologies in Bearings and Seals

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) SKF has secured a €430 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance research, development, and innovation in bearings, seals, and lubrication systems across six European countries. The funding supports green technologies in sectors like renewable … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Move Energy’s €150 Million Fund to Drive Decarbonization Across Key Sectors in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €35 million to Move Energy’s venture capital “Fund I,” which supports early-stage European ventures focused on decarbonizing power, transport, and buildings—sectors responsible for 55% of global CO₂ emissions. Backed by the … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €105 Million Loan to Tuusula Municipality for Energy-Efficient School Complexes

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €105 million loan to the Municipality of Tuusula in Finland to construct energy-efficient school complexes for 3,500 students. The project, spanning three neighborhoods, aims to create modern educational spaces aligned … Read the full press release

EIB Group President Highlights Strengthened Partnership with Bulgaria to Drive Growth, Jobs, and Green Transition

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) EIB Group President Nadia Calviño visited Bulgaria to discuss increased financing opportunities aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and the country’s green transition. In partnership with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Lyudmila Petkova, the EIB Group plans to … Read the full press release

EIF and Quotanda Collaborate to Unlock €51 Million in Student Financing Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Quotanda have partnered to improve access to student financing in Spain, Portugal, and Germany, mobilizing over €51 million through a €10.2 million capped guarantee backed by the InvestEU Skills and Education Portfolio … Read the full press release

MFB Commits €20 Million to EIF-Led Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund to Support Central and Eastern European Businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The MFB Hungarian Development Bank has pledged €20 million to the 3SI Innovation Fund, which is led by the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund, targeting growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, aims to raise €180 million … Read the full press release

EIB Supports €1 Billion Laakso Joint Hospital Project in Helsinki with €100 Million Initial Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an initial €100 million loan for the construction of the €1 billion Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki, which will integrate psychiatric, neurological, geriatric, and palliative care services for 1.7 million Uusimaa … Read the full press release