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The European Investment Fund

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The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a Luxembourg-based financial institution, part of the EIB Group, established in 1994. It provides risk finance to SMEs and mid-caps across Europe, primarily through venture capital, private equity, and microfinance funds, and guarantees to financial intermediaries. With a portfolio under management of €50.7 billion, EIF supports innovation, digitalisation, energy transition, and social infrastructure.

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Founded 1994 500 employees Parent: European Investment Bank
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Strategic Overview

  • Focuses on supporting SMEs and mid-caps across Europe through financial intermediaries.
  • Key implementer of EU initiatives like InvestEU, supporting strategic European priorities.
  • Primarily operates through financial intermediaries (funds, banks) rather than direct asset ownership.
  • Strong emphasis on innovation, digitalisation, energy transition, and social infrastructure.

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Investment Focus

Technologies
Other1
Geography
Europe1

Key People

Marjut Falkstedt
Chief Executive
Roger Havenith
Deputy Chief Executive

Track Record

30
Years Active
€B50.7M
Total Value
Notable projects: InvestEU Programme implementation, European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
Digital/TelecomEnergy TransitionSocial InfrastructureTransportUtilities
Geographies
Western EuropeNordicsUKCentral & Eastern EuropeSouthern EuropeTurkeyWestern BalkansIcelandLiechtensteinNorway
Deal Stage
GreenfieldBrownfieldOperating
Deal Structure
Equity (Fund Commitments)Guarantees

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