As part of the EIB Group, the EIF makes it easier for SMEs and infrastructure projects to access finance. We contribute to the EIB Group priorities and the EU's strategic policy objectives.

The European investment Fund (EIF) supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe by improving access to financing.

Mar 4, 2026 · The European Investment Fund (EIF) is the subsidiary of the EIB Group specialised in providing guarantees and equity to improve access to finance for small and medium size businesses …

EIF Annual Report 2024 - highlights In 2024, we channelled more than €14bn in support of European businesses, covering the entire business lifecycle starting with bright ideas through to start-ups and …

The EIF is a public-private partnership, whose tripartite shareholding structure includes the EIB, the EU represented by the European Commission and various public and private financial institutions.

At the EIF, our mission is to improve access to finance for small businesses across the EU. In Germany, we have been supporting SMEs using a broad range of instruments, including many tailored to the …

The EIF continues to deploy capital in Romania under a wide range of strategic programmes and mandates. Below are brief summaries of our main initiatives in Romania.

EIF is a leading financial institution in the European Private Equity market. Through our venture capital and private equity interventions, we facilitate access to equity for SMEs across the entire life cycle of …

The EIF and Banco Português de Fomento (BPF), the Portuguese national promotional institution, jointly manage three equity partnership which are expected to mobilise almost €1bn worth of equity …

EIF in 2024 Viewing experience In 2024, we channelled more than €14bn in support of European businesses, covering the entire business lifecycle starting with bright ideas through to start-ups and …