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Spain: EIB and INBONIS sign agreement to support access to financing for European startups and scaleups through credit ratings
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its advisory services (EIB Advisory) is exploring how to leverage external credit ratings to facilitate access to finance for innovative startups and scaleups in Europe. The initiative will support companies backed by EIB venture debt instruments by facilitating first-time independent credit ratings from ESMA-registered agencies. This tailored service will support companies that are strategic for Europe’s competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
EIB Group and ICO invest in Prado XII, a securitisation fund from UCI to boost household energy efficiency in Spain and Portugal
The EIB Group – made up of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – and Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) have invested in a securitisation fund by Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios (UCI), the RMBS fund Prado XII. UCI is a joint venture between Banco Santander and the BNP Paribas Group.
Spain: EIB and Government of Catalonia sign €300 million loan to finance the extension of the FGC’s suburban Line 8 in Barcelona
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of Catalonia have signed a €300 million loan to advance works to extend Barcelona’s suburban train Line 8 operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC). This extension will connect the Plaça d’Espanya and Gràcia stations via a four‑kilometre tunnel, improving links with Baix Llobregat, Bages, Anoia and Vallès Occidental. The project will improve mobility and help better connect the entire Barcelona metropolitan area.