(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Baltics, crisis preparedness, defence investment, Eastern border, EIB, EU for security, EU security, European defence, European Investment Bank, Karl Nehammer, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Lithuania, Lithuania strengthens national and European security with new €300 million EIB investment, military infrastructure, NATO, resilience, Rūdninkai base, Team Europe
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released €100 million to support Ukraine’s wartime resilience, focusing on economic stability and municipal heating infrastructure. Of this, €70 million will go to Ukrgasbank to provide long-term loans for businesses and promote … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Ukraine
Tagged district heating, economic resilience, EIB, energy efficiency, energy security, EU for Ukraine Fund, European Commission, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank delivers €100 million boost to Ukraine’s economic resilience and heating infrastructure amid war, European Union, green transition, Marta Kos, Naftogaz, reconstruction, renewable energy, Rodion Morozov, Team Europe, Teresa Czerwinska, UKRAINE, Ukraine Facility, Ukraine Investment Framework, Ukreximbank, Ukrgasbank, Viktor Ponomarenko, war recovery
(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched ‘Beteilig dich’ (“Get involved”), a youth-focused campaign encouraging active engagement with investing and financial literacy. Featuring witty slogans inspired by pop culture, the initiative promotes relatable financial education and aims to empower … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Education, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Marketing, Security & Safety, Society
Tagged Austria, Beteilig dich, brand unit, capital markets, digital campaign, economic empowerment, financial education, Financial Independence, financial literacy, investing, Julia Resch, Personal Finance, pop culture, self-determination, social media, Vienna Stock Exchange, Wiener Börse AG, Youth Engagement, ‘Beteilig dich’: Vienna Stock Exchange’s creative new campaign brings investing closer to Austria’s youth
(IN BRIEF) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Crédit Agricole CIB have finalized a $2 billion Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) deal, backed by a $95 million financial guarantee from IFC, to unlock new trade finance commitments for emerging markets. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged capital markets, Crédit Agricole CIB, economic development, EMDEs, emerging markets, financial inclusion, global trade, IFC, IFC strengthens partnership with Crédit Agricole CIB to expand trade finance access for developing economies, International Finance Corporation, InvestEU, job creation, Mohamed Gouled, Olivier Bélorgey, significant risk transfer, SMEs, SRT, supply chain, Sustainable Finance, trade finance, World Bank Group
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €20 million in TIN Capital’s European Cyber Tech Fund V, supported by Invest-NL and other institutional and private investors, bringing the fund’s total to more than €80 million. The investment, part … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged AI, Cecilia Thorfinn, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Act, cybersecurity innovation, data privacy, digital autonomy, Digital Resilience, DORA, EIB Group, EIF and Invest-NL boost TIN Capital’s €80 million Cybersecurity Fund to secure Europe’s digital future, Europe, European Cyber Tech Fund V, European Investment Fund, Invest-NL, InvestEU, Michael Lucassen, NIS2, Robert de Groot, technology investment, TIN Capital
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien have partnered under the InvestEU programme to provide up to €43 million in green financing for Austrian SMEs and small mid-caps. The initiative supports energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Austria, Austrian economy, Austrian SMEs Set to Benefit from €43 Million Green Financing Push under EIB Group and HYPO NOE Agreement, Business Resilience, EIB Group, EIB Group and HYPO NOE Drive €43 Million Green Financing Boost for Austrian SMEs, EIF, energy efficiency, environmental financing, European Investment Fund, Green Investment, HYPO NOE Landesbank, InvestEU, Karl Nehammer, renewable energy, SMEs, sustainability, Wolfgang Viehauser
(IN BRIEF) Euronext celebrated the listing of Norwegian live production technology leader Appear ASA on Oslo Børs, marking the 59th Euronext listing of 2025 and the 38th IPOready alumnus to go public. Valued at around NOK 2.7 billion, the IPO … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Appear ASA, Appear ASA debuts on Euronext Oslo Børs with NOK 2.7 billion valuation and strong investor demand, broadcasting, capital markets, Euronext, Euronext Oslo Børs, European technology companies, Financial News, investors, IPO, IPOready, live production technology, market capitalization, media technology, Norway, Oslo, telecommunications, Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen
The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged A.S. Adventure, ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, Accell Group, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, Anta Sports, appointment, ASICs, Austria, Basic-Fit, Belgium, Benelux, Bergfreunde, Bever, Bike24, Business Growth, Callaway Brands, Cannondale, Chain Reaction Cycles, Community Engagement, consolidation, cross-border acquisitions, customer experience, cycling, DACH, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, DECATHLON, digital transformation, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, e-bikes, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, fitness boom, Fitness Boom Spurs Restructuring and M&A Surge in Benelux and German Sports Retail Landscape, franchise network, Frasers Group, Germany, health and wellness, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, Investor Activity Accelerates in Benelux and DACH Sporting Retail as Consumer Fitness Trends Reshape the Market, IPO, Jack Wolfskin, JD Sports, KKR, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, McKinley, mergers and acquisitions, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche brands, niche market leaders, Nordics, omnichannel, On Holding, outdoor retail, PAI Partners, pandemic, Perry Sport, Pon Holdings, post-pandemic trends, private equity, Private Equity and Global Buyers Reshape Sporting Retail in Netherlands and Beyond, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, retail restructuring, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Rise Point–Run2Day Deal Joins Broader Consolidation in Northern European Sporting Goods Sector, Robbert Cornelissen, Roger Federer, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running gear, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Schwinn, Sergio van Luijk, Signa Sports United, SPAC, sporting goods, Sporting Retail Consolidates Across Benelux and DACH as Investors Target Growth in Niche and Outdoor Brands, Sports Industry, sports retail, SportScheck, store network, strategic investment, Switzerland, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom, Wiggle, Yonderland
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has signed a €10 million loan and a €1.3 million grant with Erste Bank Serbia to support small businesses and promote inclusive employment opportunities across the country. The initiative uses an innovative impact-based financing model, rewarding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Serbia, Small Business, Society
Tagged Economic Resilience Initiative, EIB Global, EIB Global and Erste Bank Serbia Partner to Promote Inclusive Jobs and SME Growth, EIB Global Funds €10 Million Initiative to Empower Serbian Businesses through Social Inclusion, ERI, Erste Bank Serbia, Erste Bank Serbia and EIB Global Launch Impact-Driven Financing to Support Equal Opportunities, European Investment Bank, financial inclusion, gender equality, impact financing, inclusive employment, Jasna Terzić, Robert de Groot, SERBIA, SMEs, social inclusion, Social Innovation, sustainable growth, Uxolo Award, Western Balkans, Youth employment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €20 million loan to Overture Life to develop automated and AI-driven technologies for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing. The funding supports the company’s R&D, production expansion, and clinical … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI in healthcare, Bio-Europe 2025, biotechnology, DaVitri platform, EIB, EIB Backs Overture Life’s Innovation to Make IVF More Efficient and Widely Available through AI, EIB Invests €20 Million in Overture Life to Advance AI-Based Fertility and IVF Technologies, European Innovation, European Investment Bank, fertility preservation, fertility technology, Hans Gangeskar, healthcare digitalisation, innovation funding, InvestEU, IVF automation, Karl Nehammer, life sciences, Overture Life, reproductive health, TechEU, Vienna, Women’s Health
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has launched its first fully integrated Sustainability Report for 2024, combining multiple prior disclosures into one comprehensive publication aligned with EU sustainability standards. The report highlights record climate financing of €51 billion, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, Climate Action, Climate Bank Roadmap, CSRD, EIB Group, EIB Group Integrates All Sustainability Disclosures in Landmark 2024 Report Driving Europe’s Green Future, EIB Group Launches First Unified Sustainability Report Showcasing Record Green Investment and EU Alignment, environmental sustainability, ESRS, EU taxonomy, Europe green transition, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, green finance, greenhouse gas reduction, investment in climate adaptation, KPMG, renewable energy, Sustainability Report 2024, sustainability reporting, sustainable development, transparency
(IN BRIEF) CERN has expanded its AI-based environmental monitoring initiative, “Ambient,” which uses solar-powered audio detectors to identify bird species across its vast campus. Developed in collaboration with the University of Côte d’Azur’s LEAT laboratory, the system employs low-energy EdgeAI … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI detection, Ambient initiative, Ambient Project Uses EdgeAI and Solar Power to Track Bird Populations at CERN, biodiversity, BirdNet, birdsong, CERN, CERN biodiversity, CERN Expands AI Initiative to Monitor Birdsong and Strengthen Biodiversity Across Its Sites, ecological innovation, EdgeAI, environmental AI, environmental monitoring, Felix Schachtschneider, HSE Unit, LEAT, LoRaWAN, Science and Civil Engineering Department, solar-powered detectors, sustainable technology, University of Côte d’Azur, wildlife conservation
(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has secured a €7.5 million follow-up order from a long-standing customer in the AI-driven and unmanned site security sector, reflecting growing demand for reliable and sustainable off-grid power. The order includes EFOY Pro 2800 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI-driven security, clean energy, Clean Power Management, direct methanol fuel cells, Dr. Peter Podesser, EFOY Pro 2400 Refurb, EFOY Pro 2800, environmental innovation, Europe, fuel cell technology, hybrid power solutions, off-grid power, refurbishment programme, renewable technology, SFC Energy, SFC Energy Secures €7.5 Million Follow-Up Order in Expanding AI-Driven Security and Surveillance Market, Surveillance systems, sustainability, Sustainability and Growth Drive SFC Energy’s Success in Unmanned Security Power Systems, unmanned surveillance
(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has strengthened its digital manufacturing portfolio with the acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions, a U.S. reseller of Mastercam software and related products from Verisurf and Vericut. The Missouri-based company, which serves manufacturers across the Midwest, will join … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, CAM solutions, CNC simulation, digital manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing, machining industry, Mastercam, metrology software, QTE Manufacturing Solutions, Sandvik, Sandvik Strengthens Mastercam Network and Software Sales through QTE Acquisition, software integration, Stefan Widing, U.S. manufacturing, Vericut, Verisurf
Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, Business Growth, Community Engagement, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche market leaders, Nordics, private equity, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, Sports Industry, sports retail, store network, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Experian UK&I is launching a revamped Experian Credit Score to better align with modern lending practices and give consumers clearer, more actionable insight. The score range expands from 0–999 to 0–1250, and the model brings in additional positive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 0–1250 score range, affordability, behavioural data, Consumer Finance, credit eligibility, credit report, credit scoring, Edu Castro, Experian, Experian Credit Score, Experian debuts enhanced UK credit score with new 0–1250 scale and richer behavioural data, Experian UK&I, Experian updates UK credit scoring to recognise everyday positive behaviours and support inclusion, financial inclusion, fintech innovation, lender assessment, mobile contract payments, overdraft reduction, Personal Finance, rental payments, transparency, UK banking
(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched three new indices focused on key growth areas in Central and Eastern Europe: CECE UA Reconstruction, CECE AI Infrastructure, and CECE Defence. Covering 19, 18, and 14 companies respectively, the indices track … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Financial, Investment, Security & Safety, Society
Tagged AMAG, artificial intelligence, AT&S, Austria, CECE, CECE AI Infrastructure, CECE Defence, CECE UA Reconstruction, CEE markets, Central and Eastern Europe, Colt CZ, defence industry, Erste Group, financial benchmarks, Grupa Kęty, investment indices, New CECE indices highlight Eastern Europe’s innovation and reconstruction potential, PORR, Primoco UAV, RBI, regional indices, stock exchange, STRABAG, Telekom Austria, Ukraine reconstruction, VERBUND, Vienna Stock Exchange, Vienna Stock Exchange launches three regional theme indices reflecting CEE growth and resilience
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group’s latest Consumer Digital Index reveals that personal finance is now the leading use of artificial intelligence in the UK, with 28.8 million adults using AI tools to manage money, save, and learn about financial planning. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, AI becomes UK’s top personal finance tool as 28 million adults turn to technology for money management, artificial intelligence, Behavioral Finance, Budgeting, Consumer Digital Index, data privacy, digital confidence, digital skills, economic empowerment, financial education, Financial Wellbeing, Jas Singh, Lloyds Bank Academy, Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyds Banking Group reports record rise in AI-powered financial management across the UK, money management, Personal Finance, savings, technology adoption, trust, UK finance
(IN BRIEF) BBVA Switzerland has launched Investing in the Mirror, a digital initiative developed with its Behavioral Economics team to help people understand how emotions and biases influence their investment decisions. The interactive platform combines videos, podcasts, and expert commentary … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged banking innovation, BBVA, BBVA explores emotional and cognitive influences in investing with Investing in the Mirror initiative, BBVA Switzerland, BBVA Switzerland introduces Investing in the Mirror to connect psychology and investment behavior, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Finance, cognitive bias, decision-making, digital innovation, economic empowerment, emotional intelligence, financial education, financial literacy, human behavior, Investing in the Mirror, investment psychology, investor awareness, loss aversion, overconfidence, present bias, private banking
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalization, Dutch running market, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, independent sponsor, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Nordics, retail expansion, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day growth, running community, running market, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, sports retail, United Kingdom
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