Products: Lending, blending and advising

Lending is by far our principal activity, accounting for around 90% of our total financial commitment. We lend to clients of all sizes to support sustainable growth and jobs. Our support is often central to attracting other investors.

As well, we have a variety of sophisticated tools to help clients blend our financing with additional sources of investment. We also offer advice to help maximise value for money.

Project loans for large developments in excess of EUR 25m

Intermediated loans are made via local banks

Structured finance provides additional support to priority projects

Guarantees: helping projects attract new investors

Project bonds: unlocking infrastructure funding

Equity & fund investment to catalyse further activity

Venture capital: helping fund managers invest in high-tech and growth SMEs

Microfinance has benefited from our long term commitment

Risk-sharing in research, development & innovation (RSFF)

Sustainable energy: maximising investment (ELENA)

Green-tech demonstration support (NER300)

Infrastructure project advice for new EU members (JASPERS)