The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a European Union (EU) institution that provides venture capital and guarantees to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through financial intermediaries. It operates to improve access to finance for SMEs, which is crucial for innovation, growth, and job creation. The EIF is part of the European Investment Bank Group.

European Investment Fund (EIF)

Part of the EIB Group, the mission of the European Investment Fund (EIF)  is to improve access to finance for SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe. We do this by supporting emerging and established fund managers with equity investments and by designing debt financing instruments that share the risk taken by financial institutions when they lend to or invest in small businesses. We bring this support closer to entrepreneurs through our extensive network of partners and financial intermediaries in all EU Member States and associated countries.  

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European Investment Fund (EIF)