Sizeable investments
Investments representing 10% to 20% of the fund size, with a maximum of 25%.
Flexible tenors
Tenors that reflect the fund’s life – normally 10-12 years.
Hands-off approach
Investment decisions delegated to the fund manager.
Access larger projects
Co-investments in projects or portfolio companies allow smaller funds to get involved in bigger projects.
Signalling effect
Support from the EIB is often seen by private investors as a seal of approval, thereby catalyzing additional funding and multiplying our impact.
Attainable capital
Available for novice or experienced investment teams, in all EIB regions of activity.
Who is eligible
Private funds and captive funds or investment platforms sponsored by national promotional banks and institutions:
- Growth capital funds
- Venture capital funds
- Microfinance funds
- Social impact funds
- Selective or granular debt funds
What is eligible
Our investment size can range from between €5 and €100 million. The EIB shall not hold the largest commitment in a fund and will not invest in open-ended (evergreen) funds. The EIB can also co-invest in investee companies provided that these are financed and managed by the fund the EIB has invested in. The EIB targets returns in line with market standards, through cash or capitalised interest, profit participation, equity kickers or alternative participating mechanisms.
Find information on pricing, geographical availability and other terms.
Financing options
- Equity or debt funds (incl. mezzanine funds) supporting SMEs and mid-caps
- Captive funds or investment platforms sponsored by National Promotional Banks/Institutions
- Co-financing
- Microfinance
- Co-investments
Africa, Caribbean & Pacific
For SMEs, microfinance institutions and mid-cap companies, the EIB puts equity investment to work through private equity funds
Southern Neighbourhood
We offer private equity operations, including seed capital, for example investments in fund structures and microfinance institutions
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