The European Investment Fund (EIF) is the European Union’s financing arm for SMEs and mid-caps. As part of the EIB Group, the EIF focuses on financial instruments that make financing more accessible and affordable for businesses, contributing to innovation, growth, competitiveness, social impact, and sustainability across the EU. The EIF also funds infrastructure investments with a social and sustainability objective. The firm aims to address funding gaps in both the SME and infrastructure ecosystems, increasing the supply of finance through existing and new market players, targeting underserved segments and supporting financing across the entire business lifecycle, from micro and early-stage enterprises to growth and scale-ups, aligning with EU policy areas including green, digital, and social infrastructure.
Preferred startup development maturity for initial funding deployment.
SMEs, mid-caps, infrastructure projects with a social and sustainability objective, green technologies, renewable resources, energy efficiency, digital technologies (AI, space, industrial solutions, cybersecurity), culture and creative industries, social impact entrepreneurs
Core thematic spaces, technologies, and target market segments of interest.
Standard financial allocation per investment round.
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