Tag Archives: Alternative Financing

New EIF Backed Agreement Expands Financing Options for Croatian SMEs Through Introduction of Mini Bonds

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and Erste Bank Croatia have agreed to unlock up to €58 million in financing for Croatian SMEs by expanding EIF guarantees under the InvestEU Programme. The cooperation introduces mini-bonds as a new alternative financing … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs New Polish Private Equity Fund with €20 Million to Boost Tech-Driven SMEs in Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €20 million in the newly launched Spire Capital Partners Fund I, helping the Polish-based fund reach its €90 million target and focus on tech-enabled SMEs in Poland and central and eastern Europe. The fund … Read the full press release

EU Financial Instruments and Policy Reforms Set to Propel Croatia’s Competitiveness Amid Regulatory and Digital Gaps

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Croatia’s economy grew steadily, fueled by significant EU funds, the adoption of the euro, and robust financial support from instruments like EFSI and InvestEU. However, major challenges persist, including a high percentage of exporters (84%) facing … Read the full press release

CONDA ICO: Whitelisting phase started as of April 1st

On Easter Sunday, April 1st 2018, Austrian crowdfincancing platform CONDA began the whitelisting phase of its Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Moving forward, interested parties can register online, even before the official start of the crowd sale. VIENNA, 10-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release