Tag Archives: European Investment Bank

EIB Group Bolsters Croatian Business Financing with €132 Million Guarantee Package

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has provided a €132 million guarantee package to Croatia-based Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d. to expand its lending to Croatian Mid-Caps, micro-entrepreneurs, and social enterprises. The package includes a €100 million guarantee from the EIB and €32 … Read the full press release

EIB Boosts Latvia’s Grid Modernization with €200 Million Loan for Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €200 million loan to Latvenergo AS to upgrade Latvia’s electricity distribution network, enhancing reliability for nearly 1.9 million customers while integrating digital innovations and renewable energy sources. Scheduled for completion by … Read the full press release

EIB Expands Sustainability Awareness Bond Framework to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has extended its Sustainability Awareness Bond framework to include gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, aiming to fund global projects that advance women’s access to finance, entrepreneurship, and gender equality. This initiative highlights the … Read the full press release

INERATEC Secures €70 Million in Funding to Scale Up Sustainable e-Fuel Production for Aviation and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) INERATEC secures €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and €30 million in grants from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to expand its e-Fuel production capacity. The funding supports the development of Europe’s largest sustainable e-Fuel plant … Read the full press release

EIB Launches €150 Million Initiative to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Spain’s Pharmacy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €150 million to a pioneering financing initiative exclusively supporting women entrepreneurs in Spain’s pharmacy sector. The investment, delivered through a covered bond issued by CBNK—a bank formed by the merger of Banco … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Commission Launch Pioneering Gender Finance Lab to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched the first-ever Gender Finance Lab for commercial banks under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, aiming to enhance financial access for women-led and women-owned SMEs across Europe. This innovative masterclass … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €350 Million with INWIT to Boost Digital Connectivity and Mobile Coverage Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €350 million to INWIT to support the expansion of digital telecommunications infrastructure across Italy, improving mobile coverage, especially in rural areas. The investment will fund the development of both macro-grid infrastructure … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €121 Million to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency in Spain’s Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has committed €121 million to a synthetic securitisation operation with Santander, aiming to mobilize €163 million to promote green loans in Spain’s residential real estate market. This collaboration will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, … Read the full press release

ECOWAS Bank and European Investment Bank Launch €100 Million Partnership to Drive Climate Action in West Africa

(IN BRIEF) The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the European Union (EU), have launched a €100 million partnership aimed at addressing climate action and environmental sustainability challenges in the … Read the full press release

EIB and Sparkasse Bank Launch Partnership to Drive Green Finance and Sustainability in North Macedonia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje have launched their collaboration under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) technical assistance programme in Skopje. This initiative aims to foster green transformation by supporting financial institutions in North … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Universal DX with €20 Million Loan to Advance Early Cancer Detection via Liquid Biopsy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million loan agreement with Universal DX, a Spanish startup pioneering blood-based liquid biopsy solutions for early cancer detection. The investment will accelerate the development and commercialization of their colorectal, … Read the full press release

Helios Fund V Secures $75 Million Investment from EIB Global to Fuel Africa’s Digital and Tech Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Africa Finance Corporation to Launch $750 Million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund for Africa’s Green Future

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), a major step towards advancing climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. EIB’s contribution of … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Sweden’s Green Transition with €1.9 Billion Financing in 2024

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Sweden received approximately €1.9 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, with over 65% directed toward climate and sustainability initiatives. This funding supported key projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and digitalization, including wind … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with One World Media to Support Women’s Solutions Reporting Award

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and One World Media (OWM) continue their partnership for the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, recognizing media coverage that highlights the role of women in addressing global challenges. This award, part of the 2025 … Read the full press release

EIB, EIF, and Santander Bank Polska Partner to Drive €5 Billion in Funding for Polish SMEs with Focus on Gender Equality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Investment Fund (EIF), and Santander Bank Polska have joined forces to launch a new synthetic securitisation agreement aimed at bolstering support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, particularly those … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €15 Million to Support SME Growth and Gender Inclusion in Africa through IPAE 3 Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €15 million to the I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 3 (IPAE 3) fund, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The initiative, which focuses on key sectors like agriculture, health, … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Partnership to Drive €8 Billion Investment in Europe’s Wind Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to inject up to €8 billion into the European wind energy sector. With a €500 million counter-guarantee from the EIB, BNP Paribas will back wind farm … Read the full press release

DPG Media Partners with EIB for €120 Million Loan to Drive Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) DPG Media Group has secured a €120 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of its ongoing digital transformation, which involves investing €392 million in the period 2024-2026. The loan will help accelerate the company’s … Read the full press release

EIB and Santander Partner to Unlock €8 Billion for Europe’s Wind Energy Industry

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a €500 million counter-guarantee agreement, allowing Santander to create a portfolio of guarantees worth up to €1 billion. This agreement is expected to unlock €8 billion in investments to … Read the full press release