Inspiration for the Future: EIB Activity Report 2017 Read how the EU bank’s record number of deals with small companies and start-ups, in addition to our traditional business with large entities, will boost growth and jobs for decades.
Europe’s crazy aversion to equity Firms in Europe largely rely on cash reserves and reinvested profits for their financing, while debt is their main source of external finance. They rarely consider external equity. Find out why.
Four ways to know if impact investing is working As impact investment grows in size and importance, it is important to measure its results and understand if it is making real changes in society.
Podcast: A Dictionary of Finance What is the difference between a bank’s back office and a restaurant’s kitchen? It has something to do with steak tartare and marshmallows. Subscribe to this humorous weekly podcast that explains finance and economics in a way that everyone can understand.
The Investment Plan for Europe at a glance
Venture debt keeps the vultures away The EIB Venture Debt Summit showcases an innovative financial tool that helps start-ups grow without pushing their founders aside.
See it on the map Take a look at a selection of projects that outline how the Investment Plan for Europe is expanding investment and making the European Union more competitive.
The latest results The Investment Plan for Europe continues to promote a sustainable increase in investment, which has been low across Europe since the financial crisis.
The European Investment Fund at a glance
EUR 2.1 billion in venture capital for innovative start-ups The European Investment Fund and the European Commission launched a venture capital mega fund to attract heavy-hitting investors. Six funds will raise EUR 2.1 billion of private investment for European companies.
A venture capital ecosystem in Bulgaria The JEREMIE initiative in Bulgaria is offering a broad range of financing solutions for businesses at all stages of their lifecycle. See how it worked.
