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Pioneering Green Steel Project in Sweden Attracts Significant Investment from European Banks

(IN BRIEF) H2 Green Steel, a Swedish company, has secured significant financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) for its pioneering green steel project in Northern Sweden. This project aims to revolutionize the … Read the full press release

EIB and One World Media Collaborate to Spotlight Solutions for Girls and Women Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has renewed its partnership with One World Media (OWM) to highlight underreported stories that focus on empowering girls and women while addressing global challenges. Through this collaboration, EIB sponsors an award recognizing outstanding … Read the full press release

Celebrating Sustainability: EIB Invests Over $1 Billion in Northvolt’s Gigafactory Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide a substantial lending package of slightly over $1.038 billion (€942.6 million) to support the expansion of Northvolt’s gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. This financing is a crucial component of a … Read the full press release

EIB Group Signs PLN 2 Billion Securitisation Agreement with EFL to Support Polish SMEs and Sustainable Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has entered into a revolving synthetic securitisation agreement with Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A. (EFL) for a PLN 2 billion portfolio of leasing receivables. EFL commits to provide PLN 2.5 billion in … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €150 Million Guarantee to novobanco for €300 Million in New Loans to Boost Portuguese Mid-Caps and Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) novobanco has entered into a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €150 million guarantee, significantly enhancing its financing capabilities. This guarantee enables novobanco to share 50% of the risk for new loans provided to Portuguese … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and EIB Join Forces to Provide €300 Million for Green Transition of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release

Millennium bcp and EIB Join Forces to Boost Portuguese Mid-Cap Financing with €400 Million Guarantee

(IN BRIEF) Millennium bcp and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have inked a guarantee agreement aimed at facilitating access to financing for Portuguese mid-cap companies, particularly in the face of high interest rates, a challenging operational environment, and reduced credit … Read the full press release

EIB Funds GDI’s Innovative Silicon Anode Technology to Revolutionize Battery Performance

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €20 million quasi-equity loan to GDI, a US-based company with an affiliate in the Netherlands, to develop silicon anode technology for batteries. This technology aims to replace graphite in batteries … Read the full press release

EIB Global Invests $30 Million in Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Africa

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced a $30 million equity investment in the Seedstars Africa Ventures I venture capital fund to support innovative entrepreneurs in Africa. This investment aims to provide improved access to risk capital for startups and innovative … Read the full press release

Untapped Potential: Mid-Caps Vital for Europe’s Economic Transition, Says New Report

(IN BRIEF) A new report emphasizes the significant role of mid-sized enterprises, known as mid-caps (firms with 250 to 3,000 employees), in driving Europe’s economic transition. Published jointly by the European Investment Bank and the European Policy Centre, the report … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Volvo’s €420 Million Initiative for Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Platform

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Car Corporation has secured a €420 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development of an all-electric vehicle platform. This financing covers research and development, software development, and advanced manufacturing technologies for electric … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Agria Group Holding’s Sunflower Oil Plant and Sustainable Transport in Bulgaria with €35 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with Kristera AD, a subsidiary of Agria Group Holding, to provide a €35 million loan for the construction of a new sunflower oil processing plant in northern Bulgaria and the acquisition … Read the full press release

EIB and Vitalia Sign €90 Million Agreement to Enhance Elderly Care Facilities Across Seven Spanish Regions

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vitalia have inked a €90 million loan deal to fund the development of new healthcare facilities, including residential and outpatient care centers, primarily catering to the elderly population in seven regions of … Read the full press release

EIB and Pekao Leasing Strengthen Collaboration with €68 Million Agreement to Boost Sustainable Growth in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Pekao Leasing, a subsidiary of Bank Pekao S.A., have formalized an agreement worth €68 million, reinforcing their long-standing partnership. This loan from the EIB will empower Pekao Leasing to offer new financing … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €29 Million Loan to Arteche for Advancing Energy Sector Solutions and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €29 million loan agreement with Arteche, a Spanish company specializing in electrical equipment and solutions for the energy sector. This InvestEU-backed loan will support Arteche’s research, development, and innovation efforts, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €475 Million Loan for Brussels’ Metro Line Expansion to Improve Public Transportation and Air Quality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Brussels Capital Region have signed a €475 million loan agreement to enhance Brussels’ public transportation infrastructure by upgrading the existing underground tram connection between the Albert and Gare du Nord/Noordstation stops … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €10 Million Loan to Boost Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement to support women entrepreneurs in Mozambique. This financing will facilitate a new €20 million facility by Moza Banco, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Partner with Santander to Advance Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have collaborated with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing nearly-zero-emission building construction and the renovation … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €12.5 Million in Swedish Medical Startup BrainCool AB to Advance Innovative Cooling Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €12.5 million venture debt agreement with Swedish medical company BrainCool AB, specializing in medical cooling solutions. BrainCool is pioneering body cooling technologies that have the potential to revolutionize care standards … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €500 Million Loan to Enexis for Dutch Electricity Grid Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €500 million loan to Dutch distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis to fund its electricity network expansion efforts in the Netherlands. Enexis plans to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, encompassing medium-voltage … Read the full press release