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
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully executed over 100 deals, primarily in technology and healthcare sectors across Europe. Their strategic style emphasizes an operator-first approach, focusing on early-stage investments that leverage data-driven insights. The manager has facilitated notable exits, enhancing the growth trajectory of portfolio companies. Active in fostering innovation, they consistently seek out thematic opportunities that align with emerging market trends.
Team
Yvette Go
Wouter Torfs
Tomasz Kozlowski
Stefano Bottani
Simone Signore
Simone Uccheddu
Silvia Manca
Samuel Clause
Roland Kampe
Riccardo Aguglia