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EIB and Banco Desio Launch €400 Million Financing Initiative to Support Innovation in Italian Businesses

(IN BRIEF) In Milan, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Desio signed the first €60 million tranche of a €200 million credit line designed to boost €400 million in investment for Italian SMEs and mid-cap businesses. The initiative aims … Read the full press release

EIF and EIB Group Launch €94 Million Green Financing Initiative for Italian Households

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has launched a synthetic securitisation operation with a €94 million mezzanine guarantee, supported by a counter-guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This initiative, focused on green projects, is designed to help Italian … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €243 Million Green Loan to ERG Group for Renewable Energy Expansion in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €243 million green loan to ERG Group to support renewable energy projects in Italy, France, and Germany as part of ERG’s 2024-2026 Business Plan. The financing will fund three greenfield … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Marcegaglia’s €170 Million Plan to Decarbonise and Innovate Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to Marcegaglia, a Mantua-based steel group, as part of a €170 million investment plan to decarbonize and modernize its operations. The funding will support projects at key … Read the full press release

EIF and Banca Etica Unlock €200 Million for Ethical Investments in Italy and Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banca Etica have signed a €164 million guarantee agreement, supported by InvestEU, to unlock over €200 million in investments across Italy and Spain. This initiative will provide more than 1,000 social enterprises, … Read the full press release

EIB and Enel Partner on €500 Million Sustainability Loan to Strengthen Italy’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and E-Distribuzione, part of the Enel Group, have signed the first €250 million installment of a €500 million sustainability-linked loan aimed at modernizing and strengthening Italy’s power grid. The agreement ties financing terms … Read the full press release

EIB approves €1 billion loan for Rebuilding Ischia’s Public and Private Infrastructure 1

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the first €150 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package to support the reconstruction of Ischia, which was heavily impacted by a 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The funding will … Read the full press release

EIB and CDP Invest €500 Million in ACEA to Boost Rome’s Energy Infrastructure and Support Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) ACEA has secured €500 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by SACE, to upgrade the electricity distribution network managed by Areti in Rome and Formello. This investment, aimed … Read the full press release

EIB Supports BeDimensional with €20 Million to Boost Graphene Production and Green Tech Innovation in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20 million in financing to BeDimensional SpA, an Italian materials manufacturer, to expand production of advanced graphene and other two-dimensional materials. This investment, backed by the InvestEU programme, will help BeDimensional … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo Unveil €8 Billion Wind Energy Investment Initiative to Boost European Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo have partnered to drive up to €8 billion in investment for Europe’s wind energy sector, leveraging a €500 million EIB counter-guarantee to enable Intesa Sanpaolo to create €1 billion worth of bank guarantees. … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €220 Million to Nexi Group to Drive Digital Payment Innovation and Sustainability in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has granted €220 million to Nexi Group to support innovation in Europe’s digital payments sector. The funding will help drive the development of modernized payment solutions, job creation, and sustainability initiatives, reflecting Nexi’s commitment to ESG … Read the full press release

EIB and LIFTT Unite in €100 Million Venture to Propel Italian Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and venture capital firm LIFTT have announced a €100 million partnership to support innovation in Italy. Together, they will create LIFTT EuroInvest, a joint stock company aimed at making 20 to 30 equity … Read the full press release

EIB and Natixis Finance Major Photovoltaic Project in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), and the Sunprime Group have signed a project finance operation worth €204 million to support the construction of over 100 photovoltaic plants across Italy, with a … Read the full press release

EIB and Prysmian Join Forces to Enhance Europe’s Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €450 million finance contract with Prysmian to enhance electricity transmission and distribution in Europe, focusing on renewable energy and offshore wind. The funds will be used to manufacture extra-high-voltage submarine … Read the full press release

AFRY Leads Innovative Climate Resilience Study on Ischia, Presented by EIB

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), spearheaded a pioneering climate resilience study focused on Ischia, Italy, addressing the island’s vulnerability to earthquakes and landslides exacerbated by climate change. The comprehensive report, unveiled at a press … Read the full press release

EIB and Poste Italiane Partner for €450 Million Investment to Enhance Digital and Sustainable Logistics

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Poste Italiane have signed a €450 million finance contract to modernize and digitalize Poste Italiane’s logistics and postal services. This funding will be used to establish new automated parcel sorting centers, including … Read the full press release

Scatec ASA and Partners Forge Renewable Ammonia Pact with Yara Clean Ammonia for Egypt

(IN BRIEF) Scatec ASA, in collaboration with ECHEM and MOPCO, has finalized a Heads of Terms agreement with Yara Clean Ammonia to secure the offtake of renewable ammonia produced in Egypt. The project involves developing up to 480 MW of … Read the full press release

EIB Commits $350 Million to Boost Private Sector Growth in North Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged support for a new $350 million regional private sector investment fund managed by SPE Capital, focusing on Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco. Aimed at fostering growth in key sectors like healthcare and … Read the full press release

EIB and Banca Etica Partner to Drive €165 Million Investments in Italy’s Social Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Etica have signed a €60 million agreement to stimulate €165 million in investments across Italy. The initiative aims to support women-led SMEs, improve services for refugees, and boost economic development in … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €35 Million to Enhance Water Services in Umbria Under InvestEU Program

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with Valle Umbra Servizi to enhance water service resilience and efficiency across 22 municipalities in Perugia, Italy, with a €35 million green loan under the InvestEU program. This initiative marks the … Read the full press release