European Investment Fund
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1994 and headquartered in Luxembourg. Acting as an investment arm of the European Investment Bank, EIF specializes in enhancing access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in innovative sectors such as information technology, life sciences, and materials. EIF develops venture capital and guarantee instruments tailored to support SMEs, especially in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Central Eastern Europe, while also targeting investments in Turkey. By making cornerstone investments in various funds, EIF aims to stimulate private investments and foster a dynamic venture capital ecosystem. The firm manages a significant equity investments portfolio and engages in various financing activities, including direct investments and fund of funds, as well as providing guarantees and financial engineering services. Through its efforts, EIF plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth within the European Union.
Instant Factoring
Debt Financing in 2024
Instant Factoring is a fintech factoring platform providing liquidity to small entrepreneurs in max 24h, powered by robot-underwriting, transactions transparency using the blockchain, and developing machine learning based credit risk algorithms. We enable entrepreneurs to reap the rewards of their hard work immediately, turning their invoices into cash as the easiest step to getting the money they need quickly, without the burden of bureaucracy, extremely long analysis and response time. Instant Factoring’s mission is to enable the development of small businesses by providing them with flexible and innovative financing solutions. The company estimates that more than 15.000 small businesses will use its services by the end of 2022, with an average value of invoice financed of approximately EUR 2.000. Distinguishing features of the platform include: the unique and patented internal credit-scoring tool, leveraging artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to provide fast credit decisions; registering the invoice portfolio ledger on the blockchain as an anti-fraud / double sale of an invoice, while in the near future we intend to implement smart contracts and payment ledger on the blockchain. Data and information is gathered from multiple sources and processed efficiently to rate customer invoices, and provide up front transparency on pricing. The internal algorithm is continuously improving through machine learning, bringing significant competitive advantage to the business.
Finiata
Venture Round in 2020
Finiata is a fintech company that specializes in providing financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and the self-employed. Founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, Finiata offers a finance platform that includes credit solutions and invoice factoring, allowing businesses to secure financing by selling outstanding invoices at a discount. The company's services are designed to enhance liquidity and improve cash flow management for its clients. Finiata employs a data-driven approach to assess risk and streamline lending processes, utilizing a combination of traditional scoring algorithms and alternative data sources. This innovative approach positions Finiata as a reliable partner in the B2B finance landscape, committed to supporting sustainable growth for small businesses.
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