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 Telecommunications

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane

Post in 2025
Founded in 2015, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane operates as a leading wireless tower company in Italy. It constructs and manages approximately 24,500 sites, hosting transmission apparatuses for major network operators. The company offers integrated hosting services, including site access management, maintenance, and fiber optic connections. Additionally, it creates indoor and outdoor coverage solutions using micro cells and distributed antenna systems for various public spaces.

Africa Finance

Debt Financing in 2025
Africa Finance Corporation, established in 2007 and headquartered in Nigeria, is a multilateral development financial institution focused on addressing infrastructure financing needs across Africa. The organization provides a range of services, including debt, equity, project development, financial advisory, and treasury management, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth. Africa Finance Corporation invests in high-quality infrastructure assets within key sectors such as power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. By targeting essential services in these core areas, the institution plays a critical role in promoting infrastructure development across the continent.

SES

Post in 2025
SES S.A. is a global leader in satellite communications and broadcasting services, catering to telecommunications companies, media broadcasters, enterprises, and government entities. The company specializes in providing satellite transmission capacity and related services, including video broadcasting, radio programming, and direct-to-home broadcast services. SES S.A. delivers content distribution solutions, such as high-definition broadcasting and satellite news gathering, while also offering enterprise communication services that include high-speed satellite-based data networking and Internet connectivity. Its operations encompass a significant video division, which transmits television and radio signals to consumers through various media providers. Additionally, SES S.A. supports maritime users with high-bandwidth Internet connections and provides secure communication links for international institutions and governments, ensuring reliable connectivity in remote and challenging environments.

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.

Sateliot

Debt Financing in 2024
Sateliot develops a satellite telecom network to provide continuous global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. It aims to connect IoT devices outside terrestrial network coverage, integrating networks and enabling direct connection to its constellation of low-earth orbit nanosats.

Uspon

Debt Financing in 2024
Uspon is a computer engineering company that provides sales of computers, and telecommunications equipment.

Deutsche Glasfaser

Debt Financing in 2024
Deutsche Glasfaser Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Borken, Germany, specializes in the planning, construction, and operation of fiber optic networks aimed at rural and suburban areas. As a pioneering provider in the industry, the company focuses on delivering fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to private households, businesses, and public institutions. By collaborating closely with municipalities, Deutsche Glasfaser aims to facilitate nationwide broadband expansion, contributing significantly to Germany's digital progress. The company is recognized for its innovative and cost-efficient approaches to fiber optic deployment, positioning itself as a technology leader in the market. With substantial backing from experienced investors, Deutsche Glasfaser has emerged as one of the strongest providers in Germany's telecommunications landscape.

Prysmian

Post in 2024
Prysmian Group is an Italian manufacturer specializing in energy and telecommunications cables and systems. The company operates through three main segments: Projects, which focuses on executing underground and submarine cable installations; Energy Products, which supplies power distribution and industrial components; and Telecom, which produces cable systems and connectivity solutions. A significant portion of Prysmian's revenue is derived from the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, with additional contributions from North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

Tele2

Post in 2024
Founded by Jan Stenbeck in 1993, Tele2 is a leading telecommunications company with over 15 million customers across 10 countries. It offers a range of services including mobile communications, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services, cable TV, and content services.

TowerCo of Africa

Debt Financing in 2024
TowerCo of Africa is a tower infrastructure company that provides innovative and comprehensive solutions for network connectivity and access to mobile communications. It is a fully owned subsidiary of Axian Telecom.

Ericsson

Post in 2023
Ericsson, established in 1876, is a global leader in telecommunications, providing technology and services to telecom operators worldwide. The company specializes in information and communications technology services, offering a broad portfolio that includes mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband, and multimedia solutions. Ericsson Ventures, its investment arm, focuses on emerging growth areas such as IoT, AI, machine learning, and connected devices, managing over 95 million connected devices globally.

Cellnex Telecom Sau

Post in 2023
Cellnex Telecom is a telecommunications infrastructure operator that specializes in providing audiovisual services to radio stations and mobile communications for security and emergency services. The company operates over 100,000 wireless towers across more than 10 European countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Portugal. Its extensive network, consisting of more than 3,200 centers, supports its offerings to various telecommunications operators and public administrations, including the design and deployment of WIFI networks. Cellnex has strengthened its position in satellite communications through partnerships with companies like Hispasat and Eutelsat. The company's growth strategy focuses on acquiring tower portfolios from mobile network operators, allowing for long-term leasing arrangements that enhance cash flow stability and provide protection against inflation.

TIM

Debt Financing in 2023
TIM, short for Telecom Italia Mobile, is a leading Italian telecommunications operator and a subsidiary of the Telecom Italia Group. It is a leader in the Italian telephony sector and operates in Brazil through TIM Brasil.

Orange

Post in 2023
Orange is a global telecommunications company, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Paris, France. It operates in 30 countries across Europe and Africa, providing mobile and internet services to consumers, and corporate telecommunication services worldwide. Through its business arm, Orange Business Services, it caters to large corporates, local authorities, and SMEs, offering a comprehensive range of voice and data, IT, and integrated services. Additionally, Orange supports digital innovation through its international network of startup accelerators, Orange Fabs, which provides resources and expertise to startups in the digital space.

SES

Post in 2023
SES S.A. is a global leader in satellite communications and broadcasting services, catering to telecommunications companies, media broadcasters, enterprises, and government entities. The company specializes in providing satellite transmission capacity and related services, including video broadcasting, radio programming, and direct-to-home broadcast services. SES S.A. delivers content distribution solutions, such as high-definition broadcasting and satellite news gathering, while also offering enterprise communication services that include high-speed satellite-based data networking and Internet connectivity. Its operations encompass a significant video division, which transmits television and radio signals to consumers through various media providers. Additionally, SES S.A. supports maritime users with high-bandwidth Internet connections and provides secure communication links for international institutions and governments, ensuring reliable connectivity in remote and challenging environments.

Telecom Egypt

Debt Financing in 2022
Founded in 1854 with the first telegraph line in Egypt, Telecom Egypt has evolved into the Middle East's largest communication network provider. It specializes in fixed-line voice services and offers internet and data services across four segments: communications marine cables, internet services, outsourcing services, and other activities.

SIRO Ireland

Debt Financing in 2021
SIRO Network is constructed utilizing the overhead and subsurface ESB infrastructure, guaranteeing an efficient, stable, and lengthy network. By deploying optical fiber that enters a home, building, or business directly, is an access network technology that provides the fastest Internet connection imaginable. All constraints that hinder the efficiency of other types of networks are eliminated.

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane

Post in 2021
Founded in 2015, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane operates as a leading wireless tower company in Italy. It constructs and manages approximately 24,500 sites, hosting transmission apparatuses for major network operators. The company offers integrated hosting services, including site access management, maintenance, and fiber optic connections. Additionally, it creates indoor and outdoor coverage solutions using micro cells and distributed antenna systems for various public spaces.

Bouygues Telecom

Debt Financing in 2021
Bouygues Telecom is a prominent telecommunications operator in France, offering a wide range of services that include mobile, fixed-line, television, internet, and cloud computing. The company serves approximately 11.1 million mobile customers and 2.1 million fixed broadband customers, including over 1.5 million professional and corporate clients. Renowned for its innovative approach, Bouygues Telecom has introduced several pioneering products, such as the first unlimited call plans, fixed-mobile convergence offers for corporate customers, and the quadruple play solution known as ideo. The company also launched B&YOU, a web-only offer that revolutionized mobile telephony. With a mobile network that covers 99% of the population and a rapidly expanding 4G network, Bouygues Telecom is committed to enhancing customer experience through its dedicated team of over 9,000 employees and a robust customer service framework that includes 2,000 advisers and 2,500 sales staff. The company's focus on innovation and customer satisfaction positions it as a key player in the French telecommunications market.

Iliad Italia

Debt Financing in 2020
Iliad Italia is an Italian telecommunications company offering mobile telecommunication services. It provides prepaid and postpaid voice calling, SMS packages, and internet services with integrated 2G, 3G, and 4G networks.

Telefonica Germany

Debt Financing in 2020
Telefónica Deutschland is a prominent integrated telecommunications provider based in Munich, Germany, offering a wide range of mobile and fixed services for both private and business customers. The company manages approximately 49.6 million customer lines, with over 45 million in the mobile segment alone. Telefónica Deutschland's offerings include postpaid and prepaid mobile products, mobile data services utilizing GPRS, UMTS, and LTE technologies, as well as DSL fixed network telephony and high-speed internet services. Following its integration of E-Plus, the company is committed to digitalizing its business model while enhancing customer experience. With aspirations to become the preferred partner in the German mobile service market, Telefónica Deutschland aims to simplify and improve its customers' lives, providing them with mobile freedom in an increasingly digital world.

Orange

Post in 2019
Orange is a global telecommunications company, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Paris, France. It operates in 30 countries across Europe and Africa, providing mobile and internet services to consumers, and corporate telecommunication services worldwide. Through its business arm, Orange Business Services, it caters to large corporates, local authorities, and SMEs, offering a comprehensive range of voice and data, IT, and integrated services. Additionally, Orange supports digital innovation through its international network of startup accelerators, Orange Fabs, which provides resources and expertise to startups in the digital space.

Telkom Kenya

Debt Financing in 2018
Telkom Kenya, established in April 1999, is a prominent telecommunications operator in Kenya, providing a comprehensive range of integrated communication solutions. The company serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, government entities, and large corporations with various services, including voice calling, messaging, and broadband data. With a commitment to delivering uninterrupted network connectivity, Telkom Kenya plays a significant role in the country's information and communications technology sector, catering to millions of customers across its GSM, fixed, and CDMA wireless platforms. As of June 2011, the company had approximately 2.8 million customers, reflecting its extensive reach and influence in the telecommunications market.

Nokia

Post in 2018
Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications and information technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells telecom equipment, network infrastructure, and software for mobile operators, fixed networks, and enterprises. The company provides hardware and services across mobile networks, IP and optical networks, cloud and network services, and technology licensing, while also developing location-based technologies and digital mapping through its HERE division. Nokia serves operators and service providers in more than 150 countries and maintains a substantial focus on research and development, patent licensing, and end-to-end network solutions. The business aims to enable reliable connectivity, edge-to-cloud services, and advanced communication capabilities for customers worldwide.

Ericsson

Post in 2018
Ericsson, established in 1876, is a global leader in telecommunications, providing technology and services to telecom operators worldwide. The company specializes in information and communications technology services, offering a broad portfolio that includes mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband, and multimedia solutions. Ericsson Ventures, its investment arm, focuses on emerging growth areas such as IoT, AI, machine learning, and connected devices, managing over 95 million connected devices globally.

M-Birr

Venture Round in 2018
M-BIRR Limited is a fintech company based in Dublin, Ireland, established in 2001. It provides mobile banking services primarily through its flagship platform, M-BIRR, which enables financial institutions in Ethiopia to offer a range of mobile money services. This includes domestic money transfers, cash management, loan and savings repayments, and international remittance services. M-BIRR has established itself as the leading mobile financial service in Ethiopia, known for its extensive distribution network and high transaction volumes. The platform allows users to deposit and withdraw money from mobile wallets, pay utility bills, and facilitate offline purchases, thereby enhancing financial accessibility for both urban and rural customers. Additionally, M-BIRR offers consulting services in business, marketing, and strategy.

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.

SunPartner

Debt Financing in 2017
SunPartner Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Rousset, France, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced photovoltaic technologies. The company focuses on integrating solar solutions into various applications, including mobile devices and infrastructure. Its notable products include Wysips Crystal, an ultra-thin and transparent photovoltaic material designed for smartphones and smartwatches, and Wysips Graphics, which incorporates solar cells into connected devices. Additionally, SunPartner offers Wysips Reflect for reflective screens and Wysips Cameleon for signage and billboards. The company also explores innovations in communication technologies, such as Light-Fidelity, which utilizes visible light for data transmission, applicable in smart cities and location-based services. Through its diverse portfolio, SunPartner aims to enhance energy autonomy and promote sustainable energy solutions in multiple sectors.

Cellnovo

Post in 2017
Cellnovo is a medical device company focused on diabetes management. The company develops and markets an integrated system that connects various components of diabetes care through mobile technology. Its product portfolio includes a cordless micro-pump, an integrated monitoring device, and a cellular handset equipped with a touch screen and an embedded blood glucose meter. This innovative system allows for automatic data transmission, enabling patients and healthcare providers to effectively monitor the patient's condition in real-time.

Upstream

Venture Round in 2017
Upstream S.A. is a mobile marketing technology company that operates the MINT platform, designed to enhance mobile commerce in high-growth markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, Upstream provides a comprehensive suite of mobile solutions, including marketing promotions, mobile content, loyalty programs, and advanced credit services. The company integrates with over 50 mobile operators across 43 markets, enabling 1.2 billion consumers to access and pay for digital subscription services seamlessly via their mobile devices. By tailoring high-value digital services to local market conditions and utilizing direct carrier billing, Upstream has successfully engaged half a billion consumers, converting 65 million into paying customers through subscription micro-payment models. With additional offices in key cities such as London, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Dubai, Upstream aims to drive mobile commerce growth globally.

Hyperoptic

Debt Financing in 2016
Hyperoptic specializes in providing pure fibre-to-the-premises broadband services for residential and business customers. Unlike hybrid services that rely on copper cables, Hyperoptic's technology delivers unimpeded fibre speeds directly to users' premises. Founded in 2010, the company is based in London, UK.

Gigaclear

Debt Financing in 2016
Gigaclear is a UK fibre broadband provider that builds and operates fiber-to-the-premises networks, delivering ultrafast, reliable internet primarily to rural communities in England. Founded in 2010, the company aims to close the rural connectivity gap by offering consistent service levels regardless of distance from a cabinet. It has deployed multiple rural FTTP networks across counties such as Oxfordshire, Kent, Rutland, Cambridgeshire and Gloucestershire, including projects supported by public broadband programs. The networks serve households and local businesses seeking high-speed internet for everyday tasks, remote work and digital services, enabling communities to access modern online applications and cloud services. By focusing on underserved areas, Gigaclear seeks to expand digital opportunities and support economic and educational activity through robust, scalable connectivity.
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