Venture debt or quasi-equity is financing tailored for fast growing, innovative SMEs and mid-caps seeking to accelerate their growth and invest in research and development.
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.
Investments in equity and debt funds which are focused on projects dealing with climate action and/or infrastructure.
Investments in debt and equity funds focused on private sector development and/or pursuing social impact goals mainly outside the EU.
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