Tag Archives: InvestEU programme

InvestEU Programme and EIF Join Forces to Boost Social Enterprises and Creative Sector in Catalonia

(IN BRIEF) With support from the InvestEU programme, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Catalan Finance Institute (ICF) have entered into a capped portfolio guarantee agreement to leverage €64 million in financing for social enterprises and entities in the … Read the full press release

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

European Investment Fund and Fintech Firm Invoier Join Forces to Empower SMEs in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Swedish fintech firm Invoier have entered into a significant €58 million guarantee agreement to enhance funding accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses through loans and invoice trading. Supported … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release

Finnish SMEs to benefit from new climate and innovation loan products with EIF guarantee

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) will provide a €170 million guarantee to Finnvera Plc to finance approximately €280 million of investment by small companies in Finland. The support of the InvestEU programme enables the guarantee to trigger more … Read the full press release

Belgian microfinance institution microStart to benefit over 3,000 microenterprises through €30m EIF deal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a guarantee agreement with microStart, a microfinance institution in Belgium, to provide at least €30 million of financing for microenterprises in the country. The deal, supported by the EU’s InvestEU program, … Read the full press release

Smart Reporting’s AI-based Medical Documentation Technology Receives €15M Venture Debt Loan from European Investment Bank to Boost Growth

(IN BRIEF) Smart Reporting, a health-tech start-up based in Munich, has secured a €15 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its growth phase. The company has developed medical documentation technology based on artificial intelligence … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund and Norrlandsfonden Sign InvestEU Guarantee Agreement to Improve SME Access to Finance in Northern Sweden

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Norrlandsfonden, a Swedish public investment agency, have signed a guarantee agreement supported by the European Union’s InvestEU programme to improve access to finance for SMEs and small mid-caps in Northern Sweden. Over … Read the full press release

Banco BPI joins forces with European Investment Fund to offer sustainable loans to Portuguese SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Banco BPI and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed an agreement to provide up to €155 million in loans to Portuguese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The agreement, supported by the InvestEU programme, aims to improve access … Read the full press release

EIF and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund Guarantee €30.9m in New Loans for Danish Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund have signed an agreement to provide a sustainability guarantee for new loans to support Danish businesses. The guarantee, backed by the InvestEU program, will enable the Danish … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Supports Climate Innovation with €25 Million Investment in Contrarian Ventures

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €25 million in Contrarian Ventures, a pan-European climate-tech impact venture capital fund, as part of its mission to support innovative and high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe. The funding will … Read the full press release

Merkur Andelskasse proposera un financement abordable pour des initiatives durables au Danemark avec la garantie du FEI

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Merkur Andelskasse, l’une des principales institutions financières du Danemark, a signé un accord de garantie avec le Fonds européen d’investissement (FEI) dans le cadre du programme InvestEU. Cet accord permettra à Merkur d’offrir une gamme de solutions … Read the full press release

Merkur Andelskasse to offer affordable financing for sustainable initiatives in Denmark with EIF guarantee

(IN BRIEF) Merkur Andelskasse, one of the leading financial institutions in Denmark, has signed a guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the InvestEU programme. This agreement will allow Merkur to offer a range of lending solutions to … Read the full press release

Triodos Bank partners with EIF to Offer Reduced Interest Loans for Social Enterprises in EU Countries

(IN BRIEF) Triodos Bank has received up to €67 million in loans from the European Investment Fund (EIF) for social enterprises in Belgium, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. The loan is backed by the InvestEU program and will allow Triodos … Read the full press release