Tag Archives: small and medium-sized enterprises

Banking Alliance Paves the Way for a Robust EU Clean Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) NORD/LB and the EIB have launched a significant financing partnership to boost the transition to clean energy within the European Union. The collaboration will fund new small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, with targeted investments in photovoltaic systems, … Read the full press release

EIB Group Contributes €2.2 Billion in Financing to Greece in 2024, Focusing on Energy, Business Growth, and Disaster Management

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €2.2 billion in financing to Greece, focusing on boosting energy resilience, supporting business growth, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Key projects included solar parks, grid upgrades, and disaster management infrastructure, … 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 President Reaffirms EU’s Commitment to Ukraine with €420 Million in Support for Infrastructure and Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) EIB President Nadia Calviño led a delegation on her first visit outside the EU to Ukraine, reaffirming the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting the country’s recovery. The EIB announced €420 million in funding under the EU’s €50 billion … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Launches Genya for SMEs: A Cloud-Based Solution to Boost Efficiency in Italian Small Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Italia has introduced Genya for SMEs, a cloud-based business management solution designed to improve the efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises in Italy. The software integrates key business functions like accounting, invoicing, document … Read the full press release

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

EBRD Partners with Bank Millennium for €66 Million Synthetic Securitisation Deal to Boost Lending and Support Green Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a €66 million synthetic securitisation deal with Bank Millennium in Poland, marking the EBRD’s second capital relief transaction in the country. This deal will help Bank Millennium strengthen … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €25 Million Loan for Gender-Responsive Green Investments in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has provided a €25 million loan to BNP Paribas Finansal Kiralama in Türkiye to support gender-responsive green investments. This loan, part of the Türkiye Green Economy Financing Facility II, aims to fund projects in energy efficiency, … Read the full press release

EIB Group’s Financing Boosts SME Growth and Start-up Success in Europe

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has found that its financial support significantly boosts growth and productivity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies across Europe. Companies receiving EIB loans reported a … Read the full press release