European Investment Fund
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Countries of investment
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Finland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Greece
Investment stages
- Series B
Industries
- Technology
- Fintech
- Sustainable Energy
- PropTech
- Agtech
- Cybersecurity
About
EIF, part of the EIB Group, supports SMEs in Europe by enhancing their access to finance through a range of investment products, aiming to generate €145 billion in investments.
EIF, part of the EIB Group, supports SMEs in Europe by enhancing their access to finance through a range of investment products, aiming to generate €145 billion in investments.
Investment Thesis
The EIF supports Europes small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) by helping them access finance. They provide a range of financial products including equity, debt, and guarantee instruments to financial intermediaries such as banks and venture capital funds, fostering entrepreneurship, growth, innovation, and employment across Europe.
Manager's Experience
The EIF’s leadership comprises seasoned investment professionals with decades of experience in fund-of-funds, private equity, and venture capital across Europe. Their approach centers on supporting emerging managers and fostering innovation ecosystems, with a strong institutional framework and risk-managed capital allocation strategy.
Team
Marjut Falkstedt - Chief Executive
Nadia Calviño - EIB Group President
Uli Grabenwarter - Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Alain Godard - Former Chief Executive
Nicolas Perard - Head of VC
Portfolio
Atomico
Headline
Eurazeo
Jolt Capital
AVP
Speedinvest
Alven Capital
Nauta Capital
Kibo Ventures
Mundi Ventures/Kembara
Serena
Keen Venture Partners
55 North
Concept Ventures
Vendep Capital
Rubio Impact Ventures
Maia Ventures
Creator Fund
TIN Capital
Baobab Ventures
Unconventional Ventures
Radix