(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has launched Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo) to support small and medium-sized businesses in managing cyber risks. CyRiSo provides a range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and ransomware protection, helping clients mitigate … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Christiana Bruckner, Christoph Rath, Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo), Cybersecurity, Germany, Michael Ganzwohl, partnership, SECURITY, SMEs, Vienna Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) A joint report from Adyen and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals a $185 billion market opportunity for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms through embedded finance, showing a 25% increase since 2022. Driven by favorable interest rates and increased demand from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Blake Breathitt, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), finance, partnership, SaaS Platforms, SMEs, Stefan Dab, USA
(IN BRIEF) Outlaw Parts Culture, a leading supplier of premium classic Volkswagen car parts, has launched its new online platform, offering a comprehensive destination for Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts. The store features over 10,000 carefully curated parts, including engine components, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Portugal, Retail, Small Business
Tagged Beetle, body panels, Classic Car Parts, classic Volkswagen restoration, Engine Components, iconic vehicles, interior accessories, Karmann Ghia, online store, Outlaw Parts Culture, Porsche, Portuguese Startup, premium classic Volkswagen car parts, Rui Cruz, transmissions, Volkswagen, Volkswagen car parts, Volkswagen modification
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalized agreements with seven Romanian banks, unlocking an additional €500 million in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. The agreements will allow banks to offer SMEs better loan terms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Alpha Bank, BRD Groupe Société Générale, competitive, EIF, financing, Garanti BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, Libra Internet Bank, Marjut Falkstedt, niCredit Bank, partnership, Patria Bank, Romania, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) 2024 Investment Survey reveals that over 60% of EU companies have already invested in climate change mitigation and adaptation, while more than 70% have embraced digital transformation. The survey, covering 12,000 firms across … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged businesses, Climate, digital, digital technologies, economic challenges, EIB, EU, INNOVATION, investments, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Leasing have signed the second tranche of a €560 million project to support the green transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Germany and Eastern Europe. With €200 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Leasing, EIB, Financial, Germany, Nicola Beer, partnership, small businesses, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Government of Malta have launched a new €86 million initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malta. The first phase involves a €30 million guarantee through Bank of Valletta, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Malta, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Bank of Valletta, EIF, investments, Jonathan Vassallo, Kenneth Farrugia, Kyriacos Kakouris, Malta, partnership, SME, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and KCB Bank Kenya have formed a €230 million (KShs. 32 billion) partnership to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on women and youth-led businesses in Kenya. The investment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Empower Women and Youth, Henriette Geiger, investment, KCB Bank Kenya, Kenya, partnership, Paul Russo, SMEs, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with LfA Förderbank Bayern to expand a guarantee programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bavaria. With a €13 million counter-guarantee from the EIF, the programme will enable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Bavaria, Dr. Bernhard Schwab, EIF, INNOVATION, LfA Förderbank Bayern, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The “United in Ukraine’s Recovery” conference in Brussels brought together the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Ukrainian local authorities to discuss ongoing reconstruction efforts. The partnership has been instrumental … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Small Business, Ukraine
Tagged EC, EIB, EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, Kristina Mikulova, Mykhailo Demchenko, partnership, reconstruction, resilience, Ruslan Yaremchuk, sustainability, UKRAINE, UNDP, Vsevolod Chentsov
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Ringkjøbing Landbobank have entered a groundbreaking guarantee agreement to facilitate DKK 320 million in funding for green investments by Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. Supported by the European Commission’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Denmark, EIF, investments, John Fisker, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Ringkjøbing Landbobank, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On October 14, 2024, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the EIB Group, which comprises the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), convened in Paris to enhance collaboration in tackling the growing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Alessandro Tappi, CEB, EIB Group, EIF, Europe, Financial, investment, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Sandrine Gaudin
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG have launched a partnership to support sustainable finance for mid-cap companies in Germany, introducing a new loan portfolio of €400 million. This initiative is aimed at firms with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Financial, Germany, IKB, Michael Wiedmann, Mid-Cap companies, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG (IKB) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing access to sustainable financing for mid-cap companies in Germany. This initiative includes a €400 million loan portfolio, where the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Financial, Germany, IKB, Michael Wiedmann, Mid-Sized, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to Pekao Leasing to bolster financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, with a focus on less-developed regions and a minimum of 20% allocated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Small Business
Tagged Bank Pekao, Bartosz Grześkowiak, EIB, financing, Maciej Kijo, partnership, Pekao Leasing, Poland, PZU Group, Robert Sochacki, SMEs, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report titled “Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: New Insights on the Resilience and Transformation of EU Firms,” in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged competitiveness, Debora Revoltella, Directorate General for Internal Market, EIB, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), EU Firms, industry, partnership, resilience, Román Arjona, Supply Chain Challenges
(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Small Business
Tagged ELITE Ecosystem, Euronext, France, Marta Testi, Professor Véronique Tran, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On World Coffee Day, Solidaridad highlights its ongoing commitment to supporting small-scale coffee farmers as they transform into climate advocates and community leaders. Since launching the world’s first Fairtrade coffee in Mexico in the 1980s, Solidaridad has tackled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Santander has expanded its Santander X platform for SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, offering free training and discounts on essential business services. The initiative aims to support companies in adapting to the challenges of the digital market. Registration is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology
Tagged Discounts, entrepreneurs, Free Training, Rafael Hernández, Santander, Santander X, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has invested €10 million in a €250 million, 6-year Green MREL-eligible bond issued by Denmark’s Spar Nord Bank. This bond helps the bank meet EU regulatory requirements for loss absorption and capital recovery … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged André Küüsvek, Denmark, investment, NIB, partnership, SME, Spar Nord Bank, sustainability
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