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European Investment Fund (EIF)

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Investor type

Debt fund / Fund of funds / VC / PE

Founded

1994

AUM

$162 827 M

Location

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Africa Middle East Europe South America North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities LGBTQ

Investor profile last updated: 26 August, 2026

Profile

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a specialist provider of risk finance to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Luxembourg, the EIF is part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. Its shareholders include the European Investment Bank, the European Union, and a range of public and private banks and financial institutions. The EIF employs over 585 staff members, contributing to its mission of enhancing SME access to finance through innovative financial instruments.

The EIF focuses on sectors such as fintech, deep tech, space, blue economy, life sciences, healthcare, and agribusiness, while also supporting traditional businesses in their digital transformation. It provides equity and debt financing through intermediaries like banks and private equity funds. The EIF manages several funds, including the European Angels Fund and the AI and Blockchain Fund, with a total AUM of over €12.9 billion in commitments. Its activities align with EU objectives, fostering entrepreneurship, growth, and innovation across Europe.

Notable investments by the EIF include initiatives in fintech and deep tech sectors, as well as strategic investments in infrastructure projects. The EIF's efforts are complemented by its role in the EIB Group, covering the full spectrum of infrastructure financing and supporting the European innovation ecosystem through major initiatives like TechEU and the European Tech Champions Initiative.

Industry

Infrastructure Technology AI Transportation Robotics Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Business Services (B2B) Biotechnology Defense ClimateTech Deeptech HealthTech CleanTech SaaS Life Sciences Software Energy Cybersecurity Blockchain/Crypto Media and Entertainment Security

European Investment Fund (EIF) Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Fintech Robotics SaaS Technology Life Sciences CleanTech HealthTech	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$162 M	May 2015
European Angels Fund (EAF) - Ireland	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology SaaS Software Technology Life Sciences Energy CleanTech Cybersecurity	Pre-seed Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$22 M	June 2016
EAF Finland	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Robotics SaaS Software Technology Life Sciences CleanTech HealthTech	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$33 M	May 2017
AI and blockchain Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Robotics Blockchain/Crypto AI Technology Life Sciences CleanTech Cybersecurity	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$2000 M	November 2019
Baltic Innovation Fund II	Fund of funds	Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$2000 M	August 2019
Baltic Innovation Fund III	Fund of funds	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Cybersecurity Deeptech ClimateTech	Series A Series B	Europe	$5-10 m	$225 M	February 2026
European Tech Champions Initiative 2.0 (ETCI 2)	Fund of funds Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Life Sciences Cybersecurity Deeptech Biotechnology AI CleanTech Defense	Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	$16500 M	March 2026

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Marjut Falkstedt EIF Chief Executive

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Merete Clausen EIF Deputy Chief Executive

EIF Deputy Chief Executive

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FAQs about European Investment Fund (EIF)

Is European Investment Fund (EIF) a venture capital or private equity firm?

European Investment Fund (EIF) is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund and fund of funds. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is European Investment Fund (EIF) located?

European Investment Fund (EIF) is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

When was European Investment Fund (EIF) founded?

European Investment Fund (EIF) was founded in 1994.

What sectors and industries does European Investment Fund (EIF) invest in?

European Investment Fund (EIF) invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Technology, AI, Transportation, Robotics, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Business Services (B2B), Biotechnology, Defense, ClimateTech, Deeptech, HealthTech, CleanTech, SaaS, Life Sciences, Software, Energy, Cybersecurity, Blockchain/Crypto, Media and Entertainment, Security.

What is European Investment Fund (EIF) geographical focus of investments?

European Investment Fund (EIF) invests in companies and startups in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does European Investment Fund (EIF) typically invest in?

European Investment Fund (EIF) invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of European Investment Fund (EIF) investment?

European Investment Fund (EIF) usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for European Investment Fund (EIF)?

European Investment Fund (EIF) has around $162 827m assets under management.

When was European Investment Fund (EIF) last fund created?

European Investment Fund (EIF) last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-04

Does European Investment Fund (EIF) invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

European Investment Fund (EIF) invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities, LGBTQ startups and founders.

Is European Investment Fund (EIF) impact investor?

Yes, European Investment Fund (EIF) is impact investor.

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