We provide equity financing primarily investing or co-investing along with funds focused on infrastructure, the environment, or small- and medium-sized enterprises and mid-size corporations. In some cases, the Bank also provides direct quasi-equity financing to support innovative companies in seek of financing to grow.
Six key benefits
Sizeable investments
Our investments represent 10% to 20% of the fund size, with a maximum of 25%.
Flexible tenors
We offer tenors that reflect the fund’s life – normally 10-12 years, but the tenor can be 25 years or more.
Hands-off approach
We typically delegate investment decisions to the fund manager.
Accessible capital
EIB co-invests in projects or portfolio companies, which allow smaller funds to get involved in bigger projects.
Bespoke financing
Available for novice or experienced investment teams, in all EIB regions of activity.
Signalling effect
Support from the EIB is often seen by private investors as a seal of approval, thereby catalysing additional funding and multiplying our impact.
Our products and services
We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.
Loans
Lending to clients of all sizes to support sustainable growth and job creation
Equity
Through our investments in equity and funds we stimulate and catalyse private capital
Guarantees
Covering risks of large and small projects, as well as loan portfolios
Advisory services
Technical and financial expertise for our clients