European Investment Fund (EIF)

Public fundingLuxembourg, Luxembourg

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is part of the EIB Group and serves as the European Union's specialist provider of risk finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It does not invest directly in businesses, but channels equity funding, debt financing, and guarantees through financial intermediaries, venture capital funds, and financial institutions across Europe.

Stages: Seed, Growth, Debt
Sectors: AI, Deep tech, Climate, Real estate, Mobility, Software and SaaS
Business model: Not stated
Invests in: Europe
Ticket size: Not stated
Website: eif.org

Similar funders

Investinor

Public fundingTrondheim, NorwayPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+ · GrowthB2B / B2C

Investinor AS is a Norwegian state-backed investment company. It co-invests alongside entrepreneurs and private investors directly into growth-stage companies and early-stage venture funds.

Software and SaaSHealthAIDeep techFintechEducation

Aster

Public fundingBologna, ItalyPre-seed · Seed · Grants

ART-ER is a consortium company owned by the Emilia-Romagna Region that fosters sustainable development, innovation, and research. It supports startups, talent development, and business creation through incubators, bus…

AIDeep techHealthClimateMobilityFood

CDP Venture Capital

Public fundingRoma, ItalyPre-seed · Seed · Growth

CDP Venture Capital is the primary venture capital fund manager in Italy, operating direct and indirect investment funds. It manages asset capital focused on pre-seed, seed, acceleration, technology transfer, and grow…

FintechInsurtechClimateHealthMobilityFood

aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice)

Public fundingWien, AustriaPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+ · Growth · Debt · Grants

Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) is the national development bank of Austria. It provides low-interest loans, guarantees, grants, and equity financing to support companies from early-stage startup ideas to internation…

AIMobilityClimateDeep techIndustrialFood

High-Tech Gruenderfonds

Public fundingBonn, GermanyPre-seed · Seed · Growth

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is an early-stage and multi-stage venture capital investor backing technology startups based in Germany or with a German business presence. It provides financing from pre-seed and seed st…

Deep techHealthClimateIndustrialAISoftware and SaaS

Almi Invest

Public fundingSwedenPre-seed · Seed · Debt

Almi Invest is a Swedish state-owned public venture capital firm and part of the Almi Group, providing loans, venture capital, and business development to small and medium-sized enterprises. It invests in innovative S…

GeneralistAIClimate