European Investment Bank

European Investment Bank is the EU's long-term lending institution owned by its member states. It finances public and private sector projects across transportation, energy, telecommunications, health, education, water, housing, and other sectors in the European Union and beyond. The bank provides a range of financing tools including project loans, guarantees, debt and equity investments, and risk-sharing arrangements, as well as microfinance and venture capital funds. It also offers advisory services, infrastructure funding, and support for urban development, PPPs, and sustainable energy projects. Through infrastructure and environmental funds and partnerships with banks and intermediaries, it supports SMEs, innovation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Andrus Ansip

Vice President

Nicola Beer

Vice President

Markus Berndt

Acting Managing Director of EIB Global, Head of Operations

Teresa Czerwińska

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Ambroise Fayolle

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Werner Hoyer

President

Kyriacos Kakouris

Vice President

Adrian Kamenitzer

Deputy Director General and Chief Risk Officer

Jean-Christophe Laloux

Director General

Emma Navarro

Vice President

Lilyana Pavlova

Vice President

Alexander Stubb Ph.D

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Thomas Östros

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Past deals in Industrial Automation

Nomagic

Debt Financing in 2025
Nomagic, Inc. is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in warehouses. By automating tedious tasks, Nomagic's solutions help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing operations to scale effectively and operate around the clock. Powered by artificial intelligence, their robotic systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, enabling warehouse operators to improve agility and ensure reliable delivery of goods. Nomagic's technology has been implemented in notable locations, including packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French eCommerce platform.

Samotics

Debt Financing in 2025
Samotics is a Dutch technology company that specializes in improving the availability of industrial electric motors and rotating equipment through its AI-powered condition monitoring platform. The company leverages data from sensors and operational systems to identify early warnings of abnormal behavior, enabling targeted inspections and predictive maintenance. By analyzing this data, Samotics helps global industrial companies reduce energy waste and unplanned downtime, ultimately lowering operational costs and risks. Its customer base includes leading organizations such as Anglian Water, ArcelorMittal, and Nobian, reflecting its significant impact on the industrial sector.

NXP Semiconductors

Post in 2025
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a prominent supplier of high-performance mixed-signal semiconductor products, headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes microcontrollers, application processors, communication processors, and various wireless connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Near Field Communications. NXP's technology is integral to multiple applications across automotive, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile, and communication infrastructure sectors. The company has established a significant presence in the automotive market, providing essential components for powertrains, infotainment systems, and safety systems. Additionally, NXP maintains operations in over 25 countries and has formed strategic partnerships, including collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance connected vehicle solutions.

Eldrive

Debt Financing in 2024
Eldrive develops and operates a public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure network across Bulgaria, Romania, and Lithuania. The company offers fast and ultra-fast charging points, providing convenient high-speed charging solutions for EV drivers.

Stegra

Debt Financing in 2024
Stegra operates a state-of-the-art steel production plant designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the European steel industry. It achieves this by integrating green hydrogen technology, renewable energy sources, and artificial intelligence to produce fossil-free steel at competitive prices.

Ingeteam

Debt Financing in 2023
Ingeteam is a global provider of power and control electronics, specializing in inverters, frequency converters, controllers, protections, motors, and related services. With a strong focus on sustainability, the company caters to diverse sectors such as renewable energy (wind, PV, hydro), mining, marine, rail traction, and electric vehicle charging. Ingeteam operates in 22 countries worldwide, employing approximately 4,000 people, and offers operation and maintenance services to complement its product portfolio.

Valmet

Post in 2023
Valmet is a global leader in developing and supplying technologies, automation systems, and services to the pulp, paper, and energy industries.

Eldrive

Debt Financing in 2023
Eldrive develops and operates a public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure network across Bulgaria, Romania, and Lithuania. The company offers fast and ultra-fast charging points, providing convenient high-speed charging solutions for EV drivers.

German Bionic

Debt Financing in 2022
German Bionic is a manufacturer of advanced exoskeletons designed to enhance efficiency and productivity in industrial processes. The company’s flagship product, the German Bionic Cray X, is recognized as the world's first connected exoskeleton. This innovative device integrates with Smart Factory systems, utilizing self-learning technology to support lifting movements and promote correct posture, thereby serving as an intelligent intermediary between human operators and machines. By delivering actionable data, the Cray X aims to protect worker health, reduce the risk of accidents, and improve overall work processes. German Bionic has received several prestigious awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award and the Automatica Award, highlighting its commitment to safety and innovation in the workplace.

Stegra

Debt Financing in 2022
Stegra operates a state-of-the-art steel production plant designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the European steel industry. It achieves this by integrating green hydrogen technology, renewable energy sources, and artificial intelligence to produce fossil-free steel at competitive prices.

Prophesee

Series C in 2022
Prophesee develops neuromorphic vision systems that mimic the human eye's functionality. Its patented sensors and AI algorithms enable unprecedented speed (>10,000 fps), dynamic range (>120dB), data volume reduction (10x to 1000x), and power efficiency (<10 mW). Prophesee serves clients in autonomous driving, mobile devices, IoT, and industry sectors. Founded in Paris in 2014 by Ryad Benosman, Bernard Gilly, Christoph Posch, and Luca Verre, the company is backed by leading international investors.

Blickfeld

Debt Financing in 2022
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Nomagic

Series A in 2022
Nomagic, Inc. is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in warehouses. By automating tedious tasks, Nomagic's solutions help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing operations to scale effectively and operate around the clock. Powered by artificial intelligence, their robotic systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, enabling warehouse operators to improve agility and ensure reliable delivery of goods. Nomagic's technology has been implemented in notable locations, including packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French eCommerce platform.

Worldsensing

Grant in 2020
Worldsensing specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, focusing on mobility and industrial applications. Its portfolio includes Bitcarrier for real-time traffic flow management and Fastprk for smart parking systems. Additionally, Worldsensing offers the LS-G6 platform to monitor critical assets in remote locations such as bridges, tunnels, and mines. With offices in Barcelona and London, the company employs over 40 professionals.

KINEXON

Debt Financing in 2020
KINEXON specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, offering real-time location solutions and open edge computing platforms. Their systems gather localization data instantly and convert it into actionable insights for industries, sports, and entertainment sectors, enabling clients to connect assets, automate processes, and derive valuable insights.

Magazino

Series B in 2020
Magazino GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and production of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and placing individual items precisely, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D camera technology. Their product offerings include mobile pick-and-place robots designed for e-commerce warehouses, which operate collaboratively in swarms, and are supported by their proprietary operating systems, ACROS and App ARC. These technologies streamline the automation of daily operations for various clients, including mail-order companies, warehousing facilities, production lines, and pharmacies. Magazino aims to revolutionize the logistics industry by creating intelligent robots that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the future of robotics.

On Robot

Private Equity Round in 2019
On Robot is a Danish company founded in 2015, specializing in the manufacture of robotic equipment for automation across various industries. Based in Odense, it develops a range of plug-and-produce end-of-arm tools and software solutions designed to enhance the functionality of collaborative robots. The company's product offerings include electric grippers, sensors, and other equipment that seamlessly integrate with robots to improve efficiency in tasks such as packaging, quality testing, material handling, machine tending, assembly, and welding. By focusing on ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and safety, On Robot enables manufacturers to leverage the advantages of collaborative robots, allowing for flexible and customized automation solutions that work alongside human workers.

Prophesee

Series C in 2019
Prophesee develops neuromorphic vision systems that mimic the human eye's functionality. Its patented sensors and AI algorithms enable unprecedented speed (>10,000 fps), dynamic range (>120dB), data volume reduction (10x to 1000x), and power efficiency (<10 mW). Prophesee serves clients in autonomous driving, mobile devices, IoT, and industry sectors. Founded in Paris in 2014 by Ryad Benosman, Bernard Gilly, Christoph Posch, and Luca Verre, the company is backed by leading international investors.

Flexenclosure

Debt Financing in 2017
Flexenclosure AB is an engineering firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the design and manufacture of prefabricated modular data centers and intelligent power management solutions. The company's primary products include eCentre, a customizable data center that can be tailored for various operational needs, and eSite, a modular diesel-battery hybrid power system ideal for remote and unreliable power scenarios. Flexenclosure focuses on providing reliable, factory-built solutions that enhance flexibility for telecom operators worldwide, enabling them to expand and modernize their networks efficiently. The firm emphasizes the use of renewable energy, illustrating how such solutions can reduce operating costs while contributing to social development, particularly in underserved rural areas through initiatives like Community Power. Established in 1989, Flexenclosure operates globally with offices in multiple countries, serving notable clients in the telecommunications sector.
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