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.

Duygu Oktem Clark

Venture Partner

Pier Luigi Gilibert

Managing Director

Jerome Samson

Investment Manager

Past deals in Retail Lending

Libra Internet Bank

Debt Financing in 2024
Libra Internet Bank is a financial institution that offers a range of banking services primarily aimed at small and medium enterprises. The bank provides various financial products, including soft loans and a variety of term loans—long-term, medium-term, and short-term. In addition to lending services, Libra Internet Bank also specializes in financial advisory and consultancy services, as well as wealth management solutions. This comprehensive approach allows the bank to support the diverse financial needs of its clients.

AQUISGRÁN

Debt Financing in 2024
AQUISGRAN is an SGR initiative to provide Aachen loans and investments to current and future SME partners by issuing MARF-listed bonds.

Illimity Bank

Debt Financing in 2023
Illimity Bank, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, is a commercial bank that delivers digital direct banking services to both retail and business clients. The bank specializes in providing corporate credit, managing non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios, and offering financing solutions specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, Illimity Bank engages in investment banking activities, including the establishment and management of investment funds and facilitating initial public offerings. With a focus on addressing the challenges posed by distressed credit and the increasing prevalence of bad loans, Illimity Bank aims to support its clients through innovative financial solutions.

Noviti Finance

Debt Financing in 2023
Noviti Finance offers financing without any hidden conditions or additional fees. They openly indicate the contract fee and interest rate. They do not create additional fees that double the cost of the loan. They reduce the number of formalities. They will provide the financing within 1 day and clients will receive the money in their account on the same day, all they have to do is sign the contract. They have already helped more than 1,600 companies in the country.

LendInvest

Series C in 2018
LendInvest is an online investment platform based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in property lending. Founded in 2008, the company provides various financial products, including buy-to-let mortgages, short-term loans, bridging finance, and development finance. Through its online marketplace, LendInvest enables everyday investors to access property-backed loan investments, offering a range of asset classes while underwriting and pre-funding these investments. The platform caters to intermediaries, landlords, and property developers across the UK, making property finance more accessible and streamlined.
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