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EIB Group Sets Out Private Investment and Multilateral Cooperation Priorities at Bangkok Meetings

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EIB leaders discuss global financing partnerships, planned cooperation with Nigerian and Japanese institutions and a $250 million semiconductor investment in Malaysia. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The European Investment Bank Group is participating in the 2026 World Bank Group and IMF Annual … Read the full press release →

EIB Group and Irish Government Double Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme to €1 Billion

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SBCI-managed financing programme extends to June 2029, with additional support for Irish SMEs, farmers and green investments IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The European Investment Bank Group, Irish Government and Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland have increased the Growth and Sustainability Loan … Read the full press release →

EIB and Santander sign guarantee deal to unlock €300 million for Europe’s defence supply chain

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The Madrid agreement will help security and defence SMEs and mid-caps finance investment, working capital and technology development. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a guarantee agreement expected to mobilise approximately €300 million in … Read the full press release →

EIF-backed iGeneration fund opens €10 million Chiostro26 student residence with 138 beds in Parma

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Former Convent of the Friars Minor transformed into 3,000-square-metre student and temporary accommodation complex operated by Colser IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs A new 138-bed student residence and city hotel, Chiostro26, has opened in Parma, Italy, following the redevelopment of a former … Read the full press release →

EIF backs Czech IP Lab Ventures Fund I with €27 million to commercialise AI and deep-tech research

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The technology-transfer fund is targeting more than €50 million and aims to support around 40 projects from Czech universities and research organisations, with additional scope across Central and Eastern Europe IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The European Investment Fund is investing approximately … Read the full press release →

European Commission and EIB Group Launch Institutional Investors Pact to Channel Long-Term Capital into European Technology Scale-Ups

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and EIB Group have launched the European Institutional Investors Pact, a voluntary framework intended to increase long-term institutional investment in European technology and scale-up companies. Announced at the TechEU Equity Summit, the initiative has already … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund Commits €25 Million to PYXIS Entertainment Ventures’ €85 Million European Movie Boost Up Fund for Film and Animation Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed up to €25 million as anchor investor in PYXIS Entertainment Ventures’ European Movie Boost Up Fund, which is targeting €85 million to finance European film and animation development and production. Supported by … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund Commits Up to €30 Million to Nordic Foodtech VC Fund II to Accelerate Early-Stage Agrifood Technology Investment Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed up to €30 million to Helsinki-based Nordic Foodtech VC’s second fund, NFT.VC Fund II, to increase financing for early-stage agrifood technology companies across Europe, particularly in Northern Europe. The fund is targeting … Read the full press release →

EIF and BGK Back New Inovo Fund to Support Polish Technology Startups

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) have committed €30 million, approximately PLN 129 million, to a new venture capital fund managed by Inovo.vc, marking the fourth investment under the Future Tech Poland programme and … Read the full press release →

New EIB-Santander Agreement Supports Spanish SMEs, Women Entrepreneurs and Green Investment

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has invested €876 million in a new Santander securitisation that will enable around €1.43 billion in financing for Spanish SMEs and mid-cap companies. The transaction will support competitiveness, job creation, working capital needs and business … Read the full press release →

Kreda and European Investment Fund to Support Up to €70 Million in Sustainable Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Kreda credit union group, administered by the United Central Credit Union, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the European Investment Fund to support sustainable investment projects in Lithuania. The agreement will make up to €70 million … Read the full press release →

EIB Group and Hungarian Partners Explore Investment Support for SMEs, Energy and Social Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice-President Marko Primorac visited Budapest on 13 and 14 July to deepen the EIB Group’s cooperation with Hungary and identify areas where it can support the country’s reform priorities, investment needs and social development. During the visit, … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund Backs Danish Climate-Tech Fund Targeting Hardware and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €40 million to Climentum Capital Fund II, helping the Denmark-based climate-tech venture capital fund reach a €60 million first close alongside investments from EIFO and IDA. The fund is targeting €100 million … Read the full press release →

EIF and SP Growth Partners Back Alternative Financing for Finnish Innovation-Led Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €20 million to SP Growth Fund Ky, a new Finnish private credit fund intended to provide growth financing to small and medium-sized companies and small mid-caps facing more limited access to conventional … Read the full press release →

EIB Group Expands Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness, Ukraine Resilience and Global Gateway Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €7.9 billion in new financing to support innovation, sustainability, infrastructure and global partnerships across Europe and beyond. The financing, approved by the Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank and … Read the full press release →

Yield Lab Europe Secures EIF Anchor Investment to Support Early-Stage Sustainable Agriculture Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €25 million to Yield Lab Europe Fund 2, a pan-European early-stage venture capital fund expected to mobilise €100 million for innovative agrifood technology companies. Backed by InvestEU, the fund will allocate 30% … Read the full press release →

EIB Supports Finnish Deep-Tech Company Wirepas in Developing Resilient Digital Infrastructure Networks

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €24 million in venture debt financing to Wirepas, a Finnish deep-tech company developing wireless connectivity software for large-scale industrial and commercial Internet of Things applications. Backed by the InvestEU programme and aligned … Read the full press release →

Allianz Bank Bulgaria to Expand Business Lending Under New EIB Group Synthetic Securitisation Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Allianz Bank Bulgaria have signed a new synthetic securitisation agreement that will unlock around €340 million in new financing for Bulgarian SMEs and Mid-Cap companies over the next three years. By transferring … Read the full press release →

Ireland-EIB Financing Group Reviews €900 Million Investment Delivery and Sets Priorities for Future Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Ireland Financing Group met in Dublin to strengthen cooperation between Ireland and the European Investment Bank Group across major investment priorities including transport, innovation, housing, education, business financing, agriculture, clean energy and sustainable mobility. Chaired by … Read the full press release →

EIF and UniCredit Bank Austria Partnership Advances Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainable Growth at KE KELIT

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and UniCredit Bank Austria visited Austrian pipe and climate-control systems manufacturer KE KELIT at its Linz production site to highlight the company as an example of successful SME financing under EU-backed guarantee agreements. KE KELIT, … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund Commits €200 Million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Expand Biomethane Production Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Advanced Bioenergy Fund II, a clean energy infrastructure fund focused on expanding biomethane and advanced bioenergy production in Europe. Backed by the European Union’s InvestEU and … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund and AFIN IFN Advance Financing Access for Romania’s Social Economy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has signed a €480,000 subordinated loan agreement with Romanian non-bank lender AFIN IFN to strengthen financing for social enterprises, NGOs and cooperatives across Romania. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the 10-year agreement aims to … Read the full press release →

EIB Group Strengthens Partnership with Ameriabank to Support Armenian Economic Growth and Job Creation

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and Ameriabank have launched a new EU-backed guarantee programme expected to unlock up to €106.25 million in financing for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Armenia. Supported under the EU4Business Guarantee Facility, the initiative is … Read the full press release →

EIF and Quotanda Support Thousands of European Students Through Innovative Education Financing Programme

(IN BRIEF) Quotanda and the European Investment Fund have launched a €55 million student financing initiative under the InvestEU programme to improve access to education across Europe. The programme is expected to benefit more than 4,000 students in Spain, Germany, … Read the full press release →

European Investment Bank Group Expands Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Investments with New €10 Billion Funding

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €10 billion in new financing to support a wide range of strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition and strengthening economic competitiveness. Nearly €2 billion of … Read the full press release →

EIB Group and Mediocredito Centrale Partner to Unlock Over €400 Million in Financing for Italian SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has partnered with Mediocredito Centrale Group to mobilize over €400 million in financing for SMEs and mid-cap companies in Italy. Through a securitisation transaction involving … Read the full press release →

EIF Expands JEREMIE Programme with €210 Million to Strengthen Bulgaria’s High-Tech Innovation and Investment Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is expanding the JEREMIE programme in Bulgaria with approximately €210 million in funding to support innovative companies in sectors such as AI, microelectronics, and advanced technologies. Managed through 2035, the initiative combines reinvested funds … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund Backs Sienna Biodiversity Fund to Expand Access to Sustainable Finance Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is providing a €60 million guarantee to the Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, managed by Sienna IM, to support biodiversity projects across Europe. Backed by the InvestEU Sustainability Guarantee, the initiative will reduce credit … Read the full press release →

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 →

EIB Group Strengthens Green Investment Financing in Poland with Synthetic Securitisation Partnership with Santander Consumer Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, and Santander Consumer Bank have signed a synthetic securitisation agreement to unlock PLN 860 million in new financing for green investments in Poland. The initiative will support SMEs and individuals by … Read the full press release →

Capitalia Secures InvestEU Guarantee to Deliver Accessible Loan Financing to Microenterprises Across Estonia Latvia and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) Capitalia has partnered with the European Investment Fund to launch a €15 million financing initiative for microenterprises in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, backed by the EU’s InvestEU programme. The scheme will offer crowdfunded loans of up to €50,000 … Read the full press release →

EIB Group Expands Strategic Investments in Cyprus with Major Funding for Education Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group achieved a record level of financing activity in Cyprus in 2025, providing €372 million to support a wide range of sectors including education, infrastructure, healthcare, cultural heritage, and SMEs. A major component of … Read the full press release →

European Investment Bank Appoints Marko Primorac as Vice President Strengthening Leadership and Expanding Croatian Representation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has appointed Marko Primorac as Vice-President, making him the first Croatian representative to join the institution’s Management Committee. Nominated by the Croatian government, Primorac brings extensive experience in public finance, having served as Deputy … Read the full press release →

European Investment Bank and EIF Expand Support for Croatian Economy with Major Investments in SMEs, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided €547 million in financing to Croatia in 2025 to support business growth, innovation, green transition projects and infrastructure development. The funding included €325 million from the EIB and €211 million from the … Read the full press release →

UniCredit Launches New Phase of UniCredit for CEE to Strengthen SME Financing Across Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, committing more than €2.6 billion in financing solutions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe through 2027. The programme aims to expand … Read the full press release →

New Memorandum Strengthens Cooperation Between EIB Group and CDP on Infrastructure and Climate

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME … Read the full press release →

EIB Group Expands Wartime Support for Ukraine Through Infrastructure Energy and SME Financing Programs

  (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided almost €1.5 billion in financing to Ukraine in 2025, representing the largest annual support package since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding, delivered in cooperation with the Ukrainian government … Read the full press release →

Strategic Risk Sharing Agreement Between EIB Group and BNP Paribas Expands Lending Capacity for French Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has signed a €112 million synthetic securitisation transaction with BNP Paribas to expand financing for French SMEs, mid-caps and climate-related projects. By taking on part of the credit risk of an existing loan portfolio, the … Read the full press release →

European Investment Bank Group Strengthens Czech Economic Competitiveness with €1.93 Billion Investment Across Rail, Energy and SME Sectors

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, the European Investment Bank Group provided €1.93 billion in financing to Czechia, supporting projects in transport, clean energy, SME financing and affordable housing. Nearly half of the funding was directed toward railway upgrades and the Prague … Read the full press release →

European Investment Fund Strengthens Alternative Lending Platform Under Regional Resilience Fund with Investment in Qualitas Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €62 million to the Qualitas Energy Credit Fund under the Alternative Lending Instrument for Sustainable Development within Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund, using NextGenerationEU resources. Managed by Qualitas Energy, the fund provides debt … Read the full press release →