The European Investment Fund
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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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
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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)
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