Category Archives: Luxembourg

Press Releases & News from Luxembourg distributed via EuropaWire

RATO Credit Union and EIF Launch €20 Million Financing Initiative to Support Sustainable Projects in Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) RATO Credit Union has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the InvestEU program to provide €20 million in financing for sustainable projects in Lithuania. This agreement enables RATO to offer more accessible loans with favorable terms, … Read the full press release

EU Report Urges Enhanced Insurance and Climate Adaptation to Mitigate €28 Billion Annual Losses in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and European Commission’s report reveals that the EU agricultural sector faces annual losses of more than €28 billion due to adverse weather, with potential increases of up to 66% by 2050 due to climate change. The … Read the full press release

CVC Strategic Opportunities Sells Entire Stake in Genetic S.p.A., Strengthening the Company’s Global Position

(IN BRIEF) CVC Strategic Opportunities II has successfully exited its investment in Genetic S.p.A., a pharmaceutical CDMO specializing in Respiratory, Ophthalmic, and Oncology therapeutic products. The exit sees NB Renaissance and NB Aurora joining the Pavese family as shareholders. Under … Read the full press release

EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Sign Landmark €200 Million InvestEU Guarantee to Support SMEs in Sustainability Transition

(IN BRIEF) The EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a landmark agreement to provide a €200 million portfolio guarantee, aimed at enhancing access to business asset leasing solutions for SMEs and small mid-caps across France, Germany, Italy, and … Read the full press release

EIB Launches Greening Financial Systems Programme to Strengthen Ethiopia’s Financial Sector Against Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has launched the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) Programme in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing the resilience of the country’s financial sector to climate risks. This initiative, supported by Germany’s International Climate Initiative, will help the National Bank … Read the full press release

EIB Sets Record Support for Circular Economy at WCEF 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is actively participating in the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil, sharing its long-standing commitment to financing circular economy projects. With over €5.1 billion lent to circular economy projects … Read the full press release

EIF and CDP Equity Invest €200 Million to Develop Data Centres Across High-Growth European Markets

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made a €150 million cornerstone investment in the PIMCO European Data Centre Opportunity Fund, with CDP Equity contributing €50 million. The fund focuses on developing data centres in high-growth European markets to … Read the full press release

EIB and EBRD Strengthen Partnership with New Mutual Reliance Agreement to Streamline Project Financing

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EBRD have taken a significant step forward in their partnership by signing a Mutual Reliance Agreement, which aims to reduce administrative burdens, improve project financing efficiency, and ensure the highest environmental and social standards in … Read the full press release

EIB Finances €400 Million Helsinki Tramline Project to Boost Sustainable Transport

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in financing to Helsinki for the development of the Crown Bridges Light Rail project, which will extend the city’s tram network to three eastern suburbs. The project includes the … Read the full press release

Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Funding from EIB to Expand Digital Therapeutics and AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release

GRO Fund III and Kirk Kapital Secure Acquisition of Omada A/S, Marking Exit for CVC Growth Funds and GRO Fund II

(IN BRIEF) Omada A/S, a global leader in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) software, has announced its acquisition by GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital. This move marks the full exit of Omada’s previous investors, CVC Growth Funds and GRO … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Appoints Scope Ratings for Solicited Creditworthiness Rating

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has mandated Scope Ratings, a European Union-based credit rating agency, to perform a solicited creditworthiness rating. This addition to its existing agencies—Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P—was part of EIB’s regular triennial evaluation process for … Read the full press release

EIF Joins Forces with Alfa Framtak to Launch First-Ever Private Equity Fund Commitment in Iceland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its first-ever private equity fund investment in Iceland, committing €30 million to Alfa Framtak’s AF3 fund under the European Commission’s InvestEU programme. With a total first close of €145 million, AF3 … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Climate-Proofing Efforts for Ports of Volos, Patras, and Alexandroupoli

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is teaming up with Growthfund to carry out Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments for the ports of Volos, Alexandroupoli, and Patras in Greece. The initiative will identify physical climate risks, propose adaptation measures, and … Read the full press release

EIB Joins LeapFrog to Drive Climate Innovation Across Africa and Asia with $60M Commitment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged $60 million to support LeapFrog Investments’ Climate Investment Strategy, a fund aiming to deploy $500 million for green technologies across Africa and Asia. Joined by partners such as IFC, Temasek, and SIFEM, … Read the full press release

EIF Joins AVP Growth Fund I to Power Europe’s Late-Stage Tech Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has joined AVP Growth Fund I as an anchor investor under the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI), which aims to boost funding for late-stage European tech companies. This investment supports AVP’s mission to … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Unveil €3.6 Billion Financing Package to Boost Clean Transport, Energy, and Automotive Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved new financing initiatives aimed at bolstering clean transport, energy, and innovation projects, as well as enhancing water and sanitation infrastructure in Africa with a total … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Prishtina’s Heritage: €500,000 Grant for Revitalizing the Palace of Youth and Sports Ahead of 2030 Mediterranean Games

(IN BRIEF) A €500,000 grant under the EIB’s Economic Resilience Initiative and Urban Projects Finance Initiative will provide technical assistance for the Palace of Youth and Sports renovation in Prishtina. The project will focus on the building’s reconstruction, conservation, and … Read the full press release

CVC Appoints John Kelleher as New Managing Partner to Lead Global Operations and Drive Portfolio Value

(IN BRIEF) CVC has announced the appointment of John Kelleher as its new Managing Partner, effective early Q3 2025, with his base in New York. John brings extensive experience in private equity and operational leadership from his nine years at … Read the full press release

EIB Finalizes €160 Million Tranche to Complete Strategic Hospital Project in A Coruña with Broad Regional Impact

(IN BRIEF) The second and final portion of a €450 million loan provided by the European Investment Bank has been approved to finish the construction of the new university hospital in A Coruña, Spain. With a tranche valued at €160 … Read the full press release