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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

EIF Invests €25 Million in IPR.VC Fund III to Strengthen Europe’s Film and TV Production Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €25 million to IPR.VC Fund III, a Finnish-based initiative focused on financing high-quality European films and TV series. This investment will help attract further financial backers to the fund, which aims … Read the full press release

EIF Commits SEK 225 Million to Behold Ventures to Fuel Nordic Gaming Industry Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged SEK 225 million (approximately €20 million) to Behold Ventures, a Swedish venture capital fund, to support early-stage game developers in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. This commitment, which marks the … 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

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 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

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

Amadix Secures €15 Million Loan from EIB to Expand Early Cancer Detection Solutions Across Europe and the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Amadix, a Spanish biotech company focused on non-invasive blood tests for early cancer detection, has secured a €15 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This funding, backed by InvestEU, will support Amadix in advancing its blood … Read the full press release

EIF Allocates €30 Million to Support Swedish SMEs in Green Transition through Impact Lending Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed up to 320 million Swedish kronor (about €30 million) to Swedish Impact Lending 1, a pioneering green-financing initiative targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden. Managed by Svenska Hållbarhetsfonden Förvaltnings … Read the full press release

EIB Green Loan to ACA Boosts Water Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Abruzzo

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €30 million green loan to Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica S.p.A (ACA), marking the first such loan to a company in Abruzzo. The financing, backed by InvestEU, will support ACA’s efforts to … Read the full press release

EIF Expands Microfinance Support with €100 Million Facility for Froda to Boost SME Growth Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has approved a €100 million guarantee facility for Froda, increasing their lending capacity to support micro-entrepreneurs across the EU. This expands on an existing €50 million arrangement, bringing the total to €150 million. … Read the full press release

GreenLight Biosciences Secures €35 Million EIB Loan to Develop Sustainable RNA-Based Pest Control Solutions

(IN BRIEF) GreenLight Biosciences has received a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its RNA-based biocontrol products, offering an alternative to chemical pesticides. This funding will support the company’s research and production efforts, with a … Read the full press release

EIB Strengthens Partnership with Albania to Support Green Transition and EU Integration

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed agreements with Albania to advance the country’s green transition and EU integration. This includes implementing the Greening Financial Systems programme, which will help Albania incorporate climate risks into its financial framework … Read the full press release

EIB Advises Greek Regions on Green Transition and Lignite Phase-Out with €2.75 Million Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to five Greek regions to facilitate their transition from lignite-based energy production to sustainable, renewable energy sources. Through a €2.75 million technical assistance fund, the EIB aims to promote … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Vesper Infrastructure’s Latest Fund Close, Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €75 million to Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I, bringing total assets to over €570 million. The Fund focuses on promoting clean energy, decarbonised mobility, and sustainable living solutions across Europe. … Read the full press release

EIF and MicroBank Secure €450 Million Guarantee Agreement to Support Spain’s Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and MicroBank have signed a €450 million guarantee agreement to mobilise €750 million in financing for entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, and social enterprises across Spain. This initiative, backed by InvestEU, aims to address the financing … Read the full press release

Formo Secures €35 Million EIB Loan to Scale Up Production of Fermentation-Based Cheese Alternatives

(IN BRIEF) Formo, a Berlin-based food tech company, has secured a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to scale up its fermentation processes for producing dairy and egg alternatives. This brings the company’s total financing to over … Read the full press release

InvestEU-backed initiative offers businesses in Finland access to affordable financing for energy efficiency and clean technology

(IN BRIEF) Finnish companies will gain access to over €400 million in financing for green and digital transformations through a partnership between Nordea Bank and the European Investment Fund (EIF). Backed by the InvestEU programme, the agreement provides SMEs and … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Back Nortegas with €80 Million to Boost Biomethane and Green Energy in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Collaborate with Inbank and European Commission’s InvestEU to Support Green Transition in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), in collaboration with Inbank and the European Commission’s InvestEU, has launched its first fully green synthetic securitization in Poland. The agreement enables Inbank to provide PLN 701 million (over €160 million) in … Read the full press release