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Guarantees03/06/2009First Austrian CIP deal signed with Austria Wirtschaftsservice
The European Investment Fund and Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) have signed a guarantee agreement under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) helping to provide enhanced access to finance for SMEs in Austria. This transaction allows the EIF to renew its cooperation with AWS in Austria, following prior successful partnerships under the Multiannual Programme (MAP, CIP's predecessor).
first austrian cip deal signed with austria wirtschaftsservice the european investment fund and austria wirtschaftsservice (aws) have signed a guarantee agreement under the competitiveness and innovation framework programme (cip) helping to provide enhanced access to finance for smes in austria. this transaction allows the eif to renew its cooperation with aws in austria, following prior successful partnerships under the multiannual programme (map, cip's predecessor).
Guarantees03/06/2009Fruitful cooperation leads to extension for Fonds de Participation
The European Investment Fund (EIF), the European Union's risk financing body for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and the Fonds de Participation (FdP), have signed an extension to their guarantee agreement under the European Union's (EU) Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) in Belgium.
fruitful cooperation leads to extension for fonds de participation the european investment fund (eif), the european union's risk financing body for smes (small and medium-sized enterprises) and the fonds de participation (fdp), have signed an extension to their guarantee agreement under the european union's (eu) competitiveness and innovation framework programme (cip) in belgium.
Jeremie29/05/2009Call for expression of interest
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is inviting Financial Intermediaries to implement the Structured Loan Portfolio Guarantee Financial Instrument in Lithuania
call for expression of interest the european investment fund (eif) is inviting financial intermediaries to implement the structured loan portfolio guarantee financial instrument in lithuania
Jeremie26/05/2009€200 million for Bulgaria as JEREMIE funding for EU businesses reaches over €1 billion
EIF Chief Executive, Mr Richard Pelly and Bulgarian Minister of Economy and Energy, Mr Petar Dimitrov, today signed a EUR 200m JEREMIE Holding Fund agreement in support of Small and Medium sized Enterprises in Bulgaria.
€200 million for bulgaria as jeremie funding for eu businesses reaches over €1 billion eif chief executive, mr richard pelly and bulgarian minister of economy and energy, mr petar dimitrov, today signed a eur 200m jeremie holding fund agreement in support of small and medium sized enterprises in bulgaria.
Jeremie14/05/2009EIF and the Republic of Cyprus sign an agreement set to help small businesses
The Republic of Cyprus and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed a EUR 20 m funding and management agreement for the implementation of the JEREMIE initiative in Cyprus, for the support of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs).
eif and the republic of cyprus sign an agreement set to help small businesses the republic of cyprus and the european investment fund (eif) have signed a eur 20 m funding and management agreement for the implementation of the jeremie initiative in cyprus, for the support of small and medium sized enterprises (smes).
Jeremie05/05/2009Call for expression of interest JER-003/2
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is inviting Financial Intermediaries to implement the Funded Risk Sharing Financial Instrument in Latvia.
call for expression of interest jer-003/2 the european investment fund (eif) is inviting financial intermediaries to implement the funded risk sharing financial instrument in latvia.
Venture Capital04/05/2009Launch of a new EUR 50m Fund of Funds facility in Bavaria
The Bavarian Ministry of Economics, the Landesanstalt für Aufbaufinanzierung Förderbank Bayern (LfA) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) launched today the LfA-EIF fund of funds facility. This EUR 50m facility managed by EIF, will invest in venture capital funds based in Bavaria which target technology companies. Funding will be provided equally by LfA and EIF.
launch of a new eur 50m fund of funds facility in bavaria the bavarian ministry of economics, the landesanstalt für aufbaufinanzierung förderbank bayern (lfa) and the european investment fund (eif) launched today the lfa-eif fund of funds facility. this eur 50m facility managed by eif, will invest in venture capital funds based in bavaria which target technology companies. funding will be provided equally by lfa and eif.
Guarantees21/04/2009Federfidi Lombarda sign EUR 225m Guarantee deal under CIP
The European Investment Fund and Federfidi Lombarda have signed a EUR 225 million agreement under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme helping to provide access to finance for investments to SMEs in the Italian region of Lombardy.
federfidi lombarda sign eur 225m guarantee deal under cip the european investment fund and federfidi lombarda have signed a eur 225 million agreement under the competitiveness and innovation framework programme helping to provide access to finance for investments to smes in the italian region of lombardy.
Venture Capital08/04/2009NBG Group to join Istanbul Venture Capital Initiative
nbg group to join istanbul venture capital initiative
Guarantees06/04/2009Alleanza di Garanzia sign EUR 449.5 million CIP deal, the first in Italy
The EIF and Alleanza di Garanzia have signed one of the largest CIP deals so far totalling EUR 449.5 million, the first in Italy.
alleanza di garanzia sign eur 449.5 million cip deal, the first in italy the eif and alleanza di garanzia have signed one of the largest cip deals so far totalling eur 449.5 million, the first in italy.
Venture Capital31/03/2009Garanti Bank to join Istanbul Venture Capital Initiative (IVCI)

garanti bank to join istanbul venture capital initiative (ivci)
Jeremie30/03/2009Jeremie SME Financing Conference in Romania 30 March 2009
The EIB in conjuction with the EIF held a conference on SME Financing with reference to Jeremie activity in Romania. For a copy of the JEREMIE presentation made by Hubert COTTOGNI -Head of Regional Business Development- click here.
jeremie sme financing conference in romania 30 march 2009 the eib in conjuction with the eif held a conference on sme financing with reference to jeremie activity in romania. for a copy of the jeremie presentation made by hubert cottogni -head of regional business development- click here.
Guarantees17/03/2009EIF signs second CIP agreement in Bulgaria
eif signs second cip agreement in bulgaria
Jeremie05/03/2009Call for expression of interest
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is inviting Financial Intermediaries to implement the Funded Risk Sharing Financial Instrument in Lithuania.
call for expression of interest the european investment fund (eif) is inviting financial intermediaries to implement the funded risk sharing financial instrument in lithuania.
Jeremie18/02/2009Call for expression of interest
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is inviting Financial Intermediaries operating or interested in starting operations in Lithuania to implement the following Financial Instruments: Risk Capital Fund and/or Business Angels Co-investment Fund (Pilot Scheme)*.
call for expression of interest the european investment fund (eif) is inviting financial intermediaries operating or interested in starting operations in lithuania to implement the following financial instruments: risk capital fund and/or business angels co-investment fund (pilot scheme)*.
Guarantees17/02/2009First CIP guarantee deal in Bulgaria
first cip guarantee deal in bulgaria
Venture Capital28/01/2009European Investment Fund supports German small and medium sized businesses

european investment fund supports german small and medium sized businesses
Venture Capital27/01/2009EIF makes a cornerstone investment in a Swedish technology transfer fund

eif makes a cornerstone investment in a swedish technology transfer fund
Venture Capital27/01/2009EIF backs Early-Stage Life Science VC teams

eif backs early-stage life science vc teams
Venture Capital26/01/2009European Investment Fund supports UK clean technology fund

european investment fund supports uk clean technology fund
Venture Capital26/01/2009European Investment Fund renews its supports to high tech Scottish early stage fund.

european investment fund renews its supports to high tech scottish early stage fund.
Guarantees20/01/2009Over 1 billion EUR of guarantees for small businesses
over 1 billion eur of guarantees for small businesses
About09/01/2009EIF Corporate Operational Plan (COP) 2009-2011
eif corporate operational plan (cop) 2009-2011
Guarantees06/01/2009First CIP guarantee for micro-credit organisation ADIE in France
first cip guarantee for micro-credit organisation adie in france
About02/01/2009Remuneration and terms of employment of EIF staff
remuneration and terms of employment of eif staff
Jeremie22/12/2008The Slovak Republic and the European Investment Fund sign a Framework Agreement set to help small businesses
the slovak republic and the european investment fund sign a framework agreement set to help small businesses
Guarantees19/12/2008EIF sign 131m CIP guarantee with LaCaixa Spain
eif sign 131m cip guarantee with lacaixa spain
About12/12/2008GEEREF clean energy fund decides on first investment of €22 million to support projects in Africa and Asia
geeref clean energy fund decides on first investment of €22 million to support projects in africa and asia
Guarantees04/12/2008UniCredit Bank first to sign EU Guarantee Agreement with the EIF in Hungary
unicredit bank first to sign eu guarantee agreement with the eif in hungary
Jeremie04/12/2008Updated: Call for expression of interest n. JER003-1-Latvia
Selection of Financial Intermediaries that will receive resources from the European Investment Fund acting as Latvian JEREMIE Holding Fund.
updated: call for expression of interest n. jer003-1-latvia selection of financial intermediaries that will receive resources from the european investment fund acting as latvian jeremie holding fund.
Jeremie01/12/2008EIF and the Campania Region sign the first Funding Agreement in Italy under the JEREMIE initiative
eif and the campania region sign the first funding agreement in italy under the jeremie initiative
Jeremie28/10/2008Jaspers, Jeremie, Jessica Conference in Bratislava 15-16 October 2008
jaspers, jeremie, jessica conference in bratislava 15-16 october 2008
Jeremie22/10/2008French authorities and EIF sign the first JEREMIE agreement in France
french authorities and eif sign the first jeremie agreement in france
Guarantees20/10/2008First CIP guarantee in Slovenia
first cip guarantee in slovenia
Guarantees20/10/2008CIP guarantee deal in Spain
cip guarantee deal in spain
Guarantees16/10/2008EIF signs two new CIP agreements with Socama and Siagi
eif signs two new cip agreements with socama and siagi
Jeremie01/10/2008Lithuania and the European Investment Fund sign Holding Fund Agreement under the European Commission's initiative for SME’s
lithuania and the european investment fund sign holding fund agreement under the european commission's initiative for sme’s
Guarantees19/09/2008CIP guarantee in favour of KfW’s StartGeld Programme
cip guarantee in favour of kfw’s startgeld programme
About16/09/2008European Commission and EIB Group launch new Microcredit Initiative

european commission and eib group launch new microcredit initiative
Guarantees16/09/2008First guarantee agreement signed by EIF under the new EU CIP programme
first guarantee agreement signed by eif under the new eu cip programme
About03/09/2008Moody's Assigns 'Aaa' Rating to the European Investment Fund
moody's assigns 'aaa' rating to the european investment fund
Venture Capital14/08/2008EIF backs dedicated early-stage team in Germany
eif backs dedicated early-stage team in germany
Venture Capital01/08/2008European Investment Fund participates in Serena Capital’s first closing

european investment fund participates in serena capital’s first closing
Venture Capital25/07/2008European Investment Fund makes an investment in Albuquerque
european investment fund makes an investment in albuquerque
Venture Capital23/07/2008Over EUR 100m already invested under the EU CIP programme

over eur 100m already invested under the eu cip programme
Jeremie16/07/2008EIF and Latvia sign the first Funding Agreement in the Baltic States under the European Commission's JEREMIE initiative
eif and latvia sign the first funding agreement in the baltic states under the european commission's jeremie initiative
About03/07/2008S&P Assigns 'AAA' Rating to the European Investment Fund
s&p assigns 'aaa' rating to the european investment fund
Venture Capital03/07/2008EIF intensifies its support to venture capital in Germany
eif intensifies its support to venture capital in germany
About30/06/2008Fitch Assigns 'AAA' Rating to the European Investment Fund
fitch assigns 'aaa' rating to the european investment fund
Venture Capital26/06/2008European Investment Fund announces Cornerstone Investment in the UMIP Premier Fund
european investment fund announces cornerstone investment in the umip premier fund
Venture Capital26/06/2008European Investment Fund invests in Capricorn Cleantech Fund
european investment fund invests in capricorn cleantech fund
Venture Capital02/06/2008European Investment Fund invests in 360 Capital One
european investment fund invests in 360 capital one
Venture Capital29/05/2008European Investment Fund invests in Fountain Healthcare Partners Fund 1
european investment fund invests in fountain healthcare partners fund 1
Venture Capital29/05/2008EIF makes a cornerstone investment in Inventure Fund Ky
eif makes a cornerstone investment in inventure fund ky
Venture Capital29/05/2008EIF makes an investment in BaltCap Private Equity Fund
eif makes an investment in baltcap private equity fund
Venture Capital27/05/2008EIF to launch a dedicated investment programme in Portugal
eif to launch a dedicated investment programme in portugal
About15/05/2008Annual Report 2007
annual report 2007
About15/05/2008Annual General Meeting 2008
annual general meeting 2008
About07/04/2008Two new executive appointments at European Investment Fund
two new executive appointments at european investment fund
Guarantees01/03/2008EIF signs new guarantee operation in Spain
eif signs new guarantee operation in spain
Jeremie18/02/2008EIF and Romania sign the first Funding Agreement in the New Member States under the JEREMIE initiative
eif and romania sign the first funding agreement in the new member states under the jeremie initiative
About11/12/2007EIF to launch a dedicated investment programme in Turkey
eif to launch a dedicated investment programme in turkey
About05/12/2007EIF welcomes the development bank of North-Rhine Westphalia, NRW.BANK, as newest shareholder
eif welcomes the development bank of north-rhine westphalia, nrw.bank, as newest shareholder
Jeremie15/11/2007EIF and the Republic of Cyprus sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE
eif and the republic of cyprus sign a memorandum of understanding to implement jeremie
Venture Capital31/10/2007The renaissance of German Venture Capital
the renaissance of german venture capital
About10/09/2007EIF welcomes a second RZB Group shareholder: Raiffeisen International
eif welcomes a second rzb group shareholder: raiffeisen international
Jeremie27/06/2007EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign the first Funding Agreement
eif and the hellenic republic sign the first funding agreement
About10/05/2007European Investment Fund capital increased by 50%
european investment fund capital increased by 50%
About07/05/2007EIF's 2006 Annual Report is available online
eif's 2006 annual report is available online
About18/04/2007EIF welcomes new shareholder: Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)
eif welcomes new shareholder: croatian bank for reconstruction and development (hbor)
Jeremie18/04/2007EIF, Regione Lombardia and Finlombarda sign a Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate
eif, regione lombardia and finlombarda sign a memorandum of understanding under the jeremie mandate
Venture Capital15/02/2007European Investment Fund invests EUR44m in Turkey focused private equity fund, Actera Partners
european investment fund invests eur44m in turkey focused private equity fund, actera partners
Venture Capital14/02/2007EIF sees top-tier investment opportunities in Swedish Seed and Start-Up Technology market
eif sees top-tier investment opportunities in swedish seed and start-up technology market
About10/01/2007IDEA joins EIF shareholding
idea joins eif shareholding
Venture Capital21/12/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds goes Transatlantic
erp-eif dachfonds goes transatlantic
Guarantees17/11/2006EIB and EIF support the first securitisation of SME loans by BES in Portugal
eib and eif support the first securitisation of sme loans by bes in portugal
About06/11/2006The EIB Group Focus on Turkey
the eib group focus on turkey
About23/10/2006Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank joins the European Investment Fund shareholding
sächsische aufbaubank – förderbank joins the european investment fund shareholding
Jeremie20/10/2006EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE
eif and the hellenic republic sign a memorandum of understanding to implement jeremie
About18/10/2006Industrial Development Bank of Turkey joins EIF's shareholding
industrial development bank of turkey joins eif's shareholding
Venture Capital27/09/2006EIF sees top-tier investment opportunities in German Early-Stage Technology market
eif sees top-tier investment opportunities in german early-stage technology market
About25/07/2006EIF and TTGV announce a pioneering collaboration
eif and ttgv announce a pioneering collaboration
Jeremie08/06/2006EIF and the Slovak Republic sign the first Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate
eif and the slovak republic sign the first memorandum of understanding under the jeremie mandate
Jeremie30/05/2006Launch of the JEREMIE regional funding initiative
launch of the jeremie regional funding initiative
Venture Capital03/04/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds announces a first distribution
erp-eif dachfonds announces a first distribution
About21/02/2006EIF and CDTI launch a new type of investment mandate
eif and cdti launch a new type of investment mandate
Guarantees12/01/2006Launch of EIF's securitisation operations in Central and Eastern Europe
launch of eif's securitisation operations in central and eastern europe
About18/12/2005EIF signs innovative deal to assist Micro Finance Institutions in Eastern Europe
eif signs innovative deal to assist micro finance institutions in eastern europe
Venture Capital08/11/2005ERP-EIF Dachfonds signs EUR 30 million cornerstone commitment in INCOM III
erp-eif dachfonds signs eur 30 million cornerstone commitment in incom iii
Jeremie04/11/2005EIF sets up JEREMIE implementation team
eif sets up jeremie implementation team
Venture Capital28/10/2005EIF participates in Nordic Biotech Venture Fund II K/S, Denmark
eif participates in nordic biotech venture fund ii k/s, denmark
About17/10/2005Launch of Third Technology Fund of Funds with the French State, Caisse des Dépôts and EIB Group
launch of third technology fund of funds with the french state, caisse des dépôts and eib group
Jeremie14/10/2005European Commission and EIF outline JEREMIE, a new SME Access to Finance initiative
european commission and eif outline jeremie, a new sme access to finance initiative
Venture Capital01/10/2005EIF participates in new ICT venture capital fund, NTVC II
eif participates in new ict venture capital fund, ntvc ii
About05/09/2005EIF and Flemish Government sign Cooperation Agreement and Technical Assistance Contract
eif and flemish government sign cooperation agreement and technical assistance contract
Venture Capital29/07/2005ERP-EIF Dachsfunds become cornerstone investors in BayTech II
erp-eif dachsfunds become cornerstone investors in baytech ii
Venture Capital01/07/2005ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in NGN BioMed Opportunity
erp-eif dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in ngn biomed opportunity
About24/06/2005KfW-EIF Securitisation conference
kfw-eif securitisation conference
Venture Capital17/06/2005EIF Staff Paper: "The Management of Liquidity for Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds"
eif staff paper: "the management of liquidity for private equity / venture capital funds-of-funds"
Guarantees17/06/2005EIF to credit enhance Geldilux transaction of HVB
eif to credit enhance geldilux transaction of hvb
About10/06/2005Böge Report on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Means of the enlarged Union 2007 -2013
böge report on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged union 2007 -2013
Venture Capital09/06/2005“Issues and Policy Framework for the Development of Self-Sustainable VC Markets in Europe”
“issues and policy framework for the development of self-sustainable vc markets in europe”
Venture Capital03/06/2005EIF participates in new Crescent Capital venture capital fund
eif participates in new crescent capital venture capital fund
Venture Capital03/06/2005EIF participates in new £22.5 million Crescent Capital venture fund
eif participates in new £22.5 million crescent capital venture fund
About20/05/2005EIF and EIB sign "Preparatory Action" agreement
eif and eib sign "preparatory action" agreement
Guarantees03/05/2005EIF credit enhancement with top market players for first BPI securitisation transaction
eif credit enhancement with top market players for first bpi securitisation transaction
Venture Capital02/05/2005Commission announces the “Competitiveness and Innovation Programme” to boost growth and jobs
commission announces the “competitiveness and innovation programme” to boost growth and jobs
Guarantees29/04/2005SME Guarantee Facility Conference
sme guarantee facility conference
About28/04/2005SME Guarantee Facility Conference 2005
sme guarantee facility conference 2005
Guarantees27/04/2005MAP counter-guarantee for Polfund (Poland)
map counter-guarantee for polfund (poland)
About26/04/2005EIF Staff Paper: "New financial instruments (financial engineering) to support SMEs"
eif staff paper: "new financial instruments (financial engineering) to support smes"
About12/04/2005Q1 2005 Summary Consolidated Non-audited Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account
q1 2005 summary consolidated non-audited balance sheet and profit and loss account
Venture Capital23/03/2005European Council pushes forward the EIF into the Lisbon strategy
european council pushes forward the eif into the lisbon strategy
Venture Capital04/03/2005EIF Staff Paper, "A Principle-Agent Approach to Understanding the Net Asset Value in VC"
eif staff paper, "a principle-agent approach to understanding the net asset value in vc"
About27/01/2005EIF Chief Executives Activity Report 2004
eif chief executives activity report 2004
About14/01/2005EIF strengthens ERP team with appointment of Dr. Harjeet Sandhu as Senior Investment Manager
eif strengthens erp team with appointment of dr. harjeet sandhu as senior investment manager
Venture Capital14/01/2005EIF Staff Publication "Exposed to the J-Curve: Understanding and Managing PE Fund Investments"
eif staff publication "exposed to the j-curve: understanding and managing pe fund investments"
Venture Capital21/12/2004ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in Wellington Partners Ventures III Technology Fund L
erp-eif dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in wellington partners ventures iii technology fund l
Guarantees21/12/2004EIF wraps up year of MAP activity with important and first-ever guarantee agreement in Poland
eif wraps up year of map activity with important and first-ever guarantee agreement in poland
About09/12/2004EIF Christmas Donation to E.S.P.E.R.E.
eif christmas donation to e.s.p.e.r.e.
Venture Capital08/12/2004ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in TVM Life Science Ventures VI
erp-eif dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in tvm life science ventures vi
Guarantees07/12/2004MAP counter-guarantee for Malta Enterprise
map counter-guarantee for malta enterprise
Guarantees30/11/2004MAP counter-guarantee for Portuguese mutual guarantee fund
map counter-guarantee for portuguese mutual guarantee fund
Guarantees30/11/2004First EIF MAP transaction in Turkey: MAP counter-guarantee to KGF
first eif map transaction in turkey: map counter-guarantee to kgf
About26/11/2004Stiftelsen Industrifonden becomes EIF Shareholder
stiftelsen industrifonden becomes eif shareholder
Venture Capital01/11/2004EIF Sponsorship of EVCA publication "Central and Eastern European Success Stories"
eif sponsorship of evca publication "central and eastern european success stories"
Guarantees25/10/2004EUR 14.6m counter-guarantee for Greek guarantee fund TEMPME
eur 14.6m counter-guarantee for greek guarantee fund tempme
Guarantees20/10/2004EIF guarantee for EVP II
eif guarantee for evp ii
About14/10/2004EIF Sponsors Lisbon Conference on Innovation
eif sponsors lisbon conference on innovation
Guarantees11/10/2004EUR 15m guarantee for HVB Bank Hungary
eur 15m guarantee for hvb bank hungary
Guarantees07/10/2004EIF guarantees Hungarian Development Bank’s lending activity
eif guarantees hungarian development bank’s lending activity
Guarantees09/08/2004New SME loan securitisation in Italy, originated by Credito Agricolo & Industriale SpA
new sme loan securitisation in italy, originated by credito agricolo & industriale spa
Guarantees04/08/2004EUR 25m guarantee to Tatra Banka in Slovakia
eur 25m guarantee to tatra banka in slovakia
Guarantees04/08/2004EUR 50m MAP loan guarantee to Ceskà Sporitelna in the Czech Republic
eur 50m map loan guarantee to ceskà sporitelna in the czech republic
About30/07/2004Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 5
quarterly newsletter - issue 5
Venture Capital30/07/2004EUR 40m EIF commitment in Accent Equity 2003
eur 40m eif commitment in accent equity 2003
Guarantees20/07/2004EUR 11 million guarantee to Romanian Guarantee Fund “BRD – Groupe Société Générale”
eur 11 million guarantee to romanian guarantee fund “brd – groupe société générale”
Guarantees01/07/2004Another giant leasing securitisation in Italy, originated by Fin-Eco Leasing SpA
another giant leasing securitisation in italy, originated by fin-eco leasing spa
About30/06/2004Vækstfonden becomes EIF Shareholder
vækstfonden becomes eif shareholder
About22/06/2004Financing of research: EIF and Commission launch the "Technology Transfer Accelerator"
financing of research: eif and commission launch the "technology transfer accelerator"
About14/06/2004EIF: 10 years, 10bn euros, 10 new Member States
eif: 10 years, 10bn euros, 10 new member states
About28/05/2004Control and evaluation of EIF
control and evaluation of eif
Guarantees19/05/2004Securitisation transaction in FCC GIAC 5
securitisation transaction in fcc giac 5
Venture Capital12/05/2004EUR 40m for French expansion capital and buy-out fund MMF III
eur 40m for french expansion capital and buy-out fund mmf iii
Guarantees26/04/2004EUR 11.1 million guarantee to Estonian Guarantee Fund “KredEx”
eur 11.1 million guarantee to estonian guarantee fund “kredex”
Guarantees21/04/2004EIF enters first German securitisation deal in 2004: Symvonie
eif enters first german securitisation deal in 2004: symvonie
Guarantees30/03/2004Secondary market transaction on Promise-I 2000-1
secondary market transaction on promise-i 2000-1
Guarantees05/03/2004EIF counter-guarantee under MAP Loan Window for INVEGA (Lithuania)
eif counter-guarantee under map loan window for invega (lithuania)
About03/03/2004Quarterly newsletter - Issue 4
quarterly newsletter - issue 4
About01/03/2004Contact the ERP-EIF Team
contact the erp-eif team
Venture Capital01/03/2004Launch of first instrument of the German Innovation Initiative: ERP-EIF Dachfonds
launch of first instrument of the german innovation initiative: erp-eif dachfonds
Guarantees27/02/2004EIF counter-guarantee under MAP Loan Window for Slovene Enterprise Fund
eif counter-guarantee under map loan window for slovene enterprise fund
Guarantees27/02/2004EIF guarantee under MAP Loan Window for Raiffeisen Bank SA (Romania)
eif guarantee under map loan window for raiffeisen bank sa (romania)
Venture Capital26/02/2004EIF Staff Paper, "The Risk Profile of Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds"
eif staff paper, "the risk profile of venture capital funds-of-funds"
Guarantees26/02/2004EIF sets its largest leasing securitisation ever, originated by Intesa Leasing (Italy)
eif sets its largest leasing securitisation ever, originated by intesa leasing (italy)
About19/02/2004EIF Chief Executive's Activity Report 2003
eif chief executive's activity report 2003
Guarantees19/02/2004EIF sets new securitisation transaction: AR Finance 1 Plc
eif sets new securitisation transaction: ar finance 1 plc
Guarantees19/02/2004Securitisation transaction in FTPYME BANCAJA 2
securitisation transaction in ftpyme bancaja 2
Guarantees09/02/2004EIF sets new securitisation transaction: Promise XXS-2003-1
eif sets new securitisation transaction: promise xxs-2003-1
Guarantees09/02/2004Loan guarantee for Mortgage and Land Bank of Latvia
loan guarantee for mortgage and land bank of latvia
About06/02/2004Basel Committee accords MDB status to EIF
basel committee accords mdb status to eif
Venture Capital06/02/2004Up to EUR 15m VC commitment in Waterland Private Equity II
up to eur 15m vc commitment in waterland private equity ii
Venture Capital06/02/2004EIF Staff Paper published by EVCA: "The Risk Profiles of Private Equity"
eif staff paper published by evca: "the risk profiles of private equity"
Venture Capital04/02/2004EUR 10m VC commitment for Euroventures Hungary III
eur 10m vc commitment for euroventures hungary iii
Venture Capital04/02/2004EUR 30m VC commitment for Polish Enterprise Fund V
eur 30m vc commitment for polish enterprise fund v
About02/02/2004EIF Chief Executive receives award at ICO Microloans Awards Ceremony
eif chief executive receives award at ico microloans awards ceremony
About01/02/2004EIF Sponsorship of the "Survey of European Venture Capital (SEVeCA)"
eif sponsorship of the "survey of european venture capital (seveca)"
About23/01/2004EIF Secretary General in Cyprus to meet with heads of financial institutions and government
eif secretary general in cyprus to meet with heads of financial institutions and government
Venture Capital19/01/2004EUR 4.5m for VIVES, a new Belgian seed capital fund
eur 4.5m for vives, a new belgian seed capital fund
About16/12/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Development of a Rating Instrument for Private Equity Funds"
eif staff paper, "development of a rating instrument for private equity funds"
About04/12/2003Fitch Assigns 'AAA' Rating to the European Investment Fund
The EIF is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency FITCH, EIF was assigned an AAA rating.
fitch assigns 'aaa' rating to the european investment fund the eif is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency fitch, eif was assigned an aaa rating.
About04/12/2003Visite de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc Henri au FEI
visite de s.a.r. le grand-duc henri au fei
About01/12/2003EIF Christmas Donation to "Orphans of Bosnia"
eif christmas donation to "orphans of bosnia"
Venture Capital12/11/2003EUR 15m EIF commitment in Innovacom 5
eur 15m eif commitment in innovacom 5
Venture Capital06/11/2003European Commission publishes Risk Capital Communication
european commission publishes risk capital communication
About03/11/2003Le FEI et CDC PME renforcent leur partenariat
le fei et cdc pme renforcent leur partenariat
About22/10/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Modelling Venture Capital Funds"
This document summarises the issues both the venture capital industry and academia face, from estimation of past performance to modelling venture capital funds.
eif staff paper, "modelling venture capital funds" this document summarises the issues both the venture capital industry and academia face, from estimation of past performance to modelling venture capital funds.
About09/10/2003Quarterly newsletter - Issue 3
quarterly newsletter - issue 3
Venture Capital02/10/2003EUR 500m fund for high-tech VC in Germany
See the press release published by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour (BMWA).
eur 500m fund for high-tech vc in germany see the press release published by the german federal ministry of economics and labour (bmwa).
Venture Capital01/10/2003EIF and Economics Ministry Join Forces: EUR 500m in support of high-tech VC in Germany
eif and economics ministry join forces: eur 500m in support of high-tech vc in germany
Guarantees31/07/2003EIF enters into its first secondary market transactions
EIF has entered into its first secondary market transactions, guaranteeing certain mezzanine notes issued from the CAST 1999-1 and Promise-I 2000-1 securitisation transactions.
eif enters into its first secondary market transactions eif has entered into its first secondary market transactions, guaranteeing certain mezzanine notes issued from the cast 1999-1 and promise-i 2000-1 securitisation transactions.
About15/07/2003Rating agencies assign EIF top credit rating
rating agencies assign eif top credit rating
About15/07/2003EIF assigned Aaa rating by MOODY'S
The EIF is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency MOODY's, EIF was assigned an Aaa rating.
eif assigned aaa rating by moody's the eif is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency moody's, eif was assigned an aaa rating.
About03/07/2003EIF assigned AAA rating by Standard & Poor's
The EIF is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency Standard & Poor's, EIF was assigned an AAA/A-1+ rating.
eif assigned aaa rating by standard & poor's the eif is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency standard & poor's, eif was assigned an aaa/a-1+ rating.
Guarantees03/07/2003Encouragement Bank (Bulgaria) to be EIF’s first guarantee intermediary in Accession Country
EIF has signed an agreement with Bulgaria’s Encouragement Bank under the Loan Guarantee window of the European Commission’s MAP mandate.
encouragement bank (bulgaria) to be eif’s first guarantee intermediary in accession country eif has signed an agreement with bulgaria’s encouragement bank under the loan guarantee window of the european commission’s map mandate.
About10/06/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Models hold risk"
This document provides background information about the causes and effects of model risk as well as the analysis of the market best practice to control and mitigate this type of risk.
eif staff paper, "models hold risk" this document provides background information about the causes and effects of model risk as well as the analysis of the market best practice to control and mitigate this type of risk.
About22/05/2003Henk Kroeze, new chairman of the Audit Board
Following the Annual General Meeting on 29/04/03, the Audit Board has changed: Henk Kroeze is the new chairman whereas Sylvain Simonetti becomes member of the Audit Board.
henk kroeze, new chairman of the audit board following the annual general meeting on 29/04/03, the audit board has changed: henk kroeze is the new chairman whereas sylvain simonetti becomes member of the audit board.
About21/05/2003EIF publishes its Annual Report 2002
The EIF Annual Report for the year 2002 is now available.
eif publishes its annual report 2002 the eif annual report for the year 2002 is now available.
Guarantees20/05/2003Credit enhancement guarantee of EUR 34.2m for Maestrale (Italy)
credit enhancement guarantee of eur 34.2m for maestrale (italy)
Guarantees24/04/2003Staff Paper, "Securitisation as a means to enhance SME financing and the EIF's role as a guarantor"
The paper provides an in-depth view on EIF SME securitisations in the context of the own-risk operations.
staff paper, "securitisation as a means to enhance sme financing and the eif's role as a guarantor" the paper provides an in-depth view on eif sme securitisations in the context of the own-risk operations.
Venture Capital16/04/2003EUR 15m suscription in Interbanca Investimenti Sud (Italy)
eur 15m suscription in interbanca investimenti sud (italy)
About09/04/2003EIF Chief Executive Opening Address for ICO Conference on Micro-credit held in Madrid
eif chief executive opening address for ico conference on micro-credit held in madrid
Guarantees21/03/2003Guarantee for credit enhancement to Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
guarantee for credit enhancement to norddeutsche landesbank girozentrale
About18/03/2003Quarterly newsletter - Issue 2
quarterly newsletter - issue 2
Guarantees18/03/2003Additional agreement with MCC under Loan Guarantee Facility
additional agreement with mcc under loan guarantee facility
Guarantees18/03/2003Guarantee for micro-credit to The Prince's Trust (UK)
guarantee for micro-credit to the prince's trust (uk)
About20/02/2003Participation of Candidate Countries in the MAP
A number of countries have become eligible to participate in the Financial Instruments of the Multiannual Programme for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
participation of candidate countries in the map a number of countries have become eligible to participate in the financial instruments of the multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship.
About14/02/2003EIF Staff Paper, "The Information Deficiency Problem of Private Equity Fund-of-Funds"
Risk and monitoring management of Private Equity investments has become increasingly important due to the malaise of the equity markets and the perception of Private Equity as an attractive investment alternative by institutional investors.
eif staff paper, "the information deficiency problem of private equity fund-of-funds" risk and monitoring management of private equity investments has become increasingly important due to the malaise of the equity markets and the perception of private equity as an attractive investment alternative by institutional investors.
About11/02/2003EVCA Position Statement to the Basel Committee
evca position statement to the basel committee
About31/01/2003EIF publishes its Information Policy Statement
The Information Policy Statement of the EIF sets the framework for how the Fund communicates, and includes an overview of the documents issued by the EIF.
eif publishes its information policy statement the information policy statement of the eif sets the framework for how the fund communicates, and includes an overview of the documents issued by the eif.
About22/01/2003Highlights 2002: EIF signatures total EUR 1.7 billion
highlights 2002: eif signatures total eur 1.7 billion
Venture Capital21/01/2003Up to EUR 21.5 m committed in IT Provider, a leading Nordic ICT fund
up to eur 21.5 m committed in it provider, a leading nordic ict fund
About17/01/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Liquidity Planning and Performance Estimation for Venture Capital Funds"
eif staff paper, "liquidity planning and performance estimation for venture capital funds"
About17/01/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Risk Model for Venture Capital Funds and Fund-of-Funds"
eif staff paper, "risk model for venture capital funds and fund-of-funds"
Venture Capital17/01/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Risk Model for Venture Capital Funds and Fund-of-Funds"
Article written in English by Dr. Tom Weidig (QuantExperts), consultant to the EIF.
eif staff paper, "risk model for venture capital funds and fund-of-funds" article written in english by dr. tom weidig (quantexperts), consultant to the eif.
About13/12/2002EIF Staff Paper, "Risk Management at the European Investment Fund"
This article describes the construction and development of the risk management division at the EIF.
eif staff paper, "risk management at the european investment fund" this article describes the construction and development of the risk management division at the eif.
About13/12/2002EIF Staff Paper, "Securitization of loans: The Agencies' Rating Approaches"
eif staff paper, "securitization of loans: the agencies' rating approaches"
Venture Capital10/12/2002EUR 5 million for French telecom seed fund "T-Source"
eur 5 million for french telecom seed fund "t-source"
Venture Capital10/12/2002Up to EUR 20 m for Paris-based AXA Venture Fund IV
up to eur 20 m for paris-based axa venture fund iv
About05/12/2002Quarterly newsletter - Issue 1
quarterly newsletter - issue 1
Guarantees31/10/2002EUR 52m guarantee for Commerzbank's securitisation
eur 52m guarantee for commerzbank's securitisation
Venture Capital26/10/2002EUR 35 million for Italy's "Mezzogiorno 2001" fund
eur 35 million for italy's "mezzogiorno 2001" fund
Guarantees21/10/2002Guarantee of EUR 33.5 m for Italy's SBS Leasing II
guarantee of eur 33.5 m for italy's sbs leasing ii
Guarantees15/10/2002EIF provides microcredit guarantee for Fonds de Participation in Belgium
eif provides microcredit guarantee for fonds de participation in belgium
Venture Capital11/10/2002EUR 20m invested in France's "Fonds pour le Capital Investissement Régional"
eur 20m invested in france's "fonds pour le capital investissement régional"
Venture Capital30/09/2002EUR 8m to Pentech Ventures, a Glasgow-based early stage tech fund
eur 8m to pentech ventures, a glasgow-based early stage tech fund
Guarantees20/09/2002First three guarantee agreements under its new Micro-credit Facility
first three guarantee agreements under its new micro-credit facility
Venture Capital21/08/2002GBP 10 million in Quester Venture Partnership
gbp 10 million in quester venture partnership
About23/07/2002Francis Carpenter, new Chief Executive of the EIF
francis carpenter, new chief executive of the eif
About23/07/2002EIF Board of Directors appoints new Chief Executive
On a proposal from the EIB's Management Committee, the Board of Directors of the European Investment Fund (EIF) has appointed Mr Francis Carpenter as Chief Executive of the EIF.
eif board of directors appoints new chief executive on a proposal from the eib's management committee, the board of directors of the european investment fund (eif) has appointed mr francis carpenter as chief executive of the eif.
Venture Capital23/07/2002EUR 25 million to Merlin Biosciences III
eur 25 million to merlin biosciences iii
Venture Capital26/06/2002EUR 10.5 m to Danish fund focusing on early stage SME biotech companies
eur 10.5 m to danish fund focusing on early stage sme biotech companies
Guarantees21/06/2002EIF signs new guarantee operation in Spain
eif signs new guarantee operation in spain
Venture Capital06/06/2002EIF and 21 Investimenti, helping to fuel the growth of innovative SMEs in France
eif and 21 investimenti, helping to fuel the growth of innovative smes in france
Guarantees23/05/2002EIF signs securitisation transaction with FTPYME Bancaja 1
eif signs securitisation transaction with ftpyme bancaja 1
Guarantees23/05/2002EIF issues a EUR 12.5m guarantee to Secursel S.r.L.
eif issues a eur 12.5m guarantee to secursel s.r.l.
Guarantees22/05/2002EIF concludes last of the Objective 1 Alliance deals
eif concludes last of the objective 1 alliance deals
About03/05/2002New appointments to the Board of Directors
After the Annual General Meeting, there have been new appointments to the Board of Directors.
new appointments to the board of directors after the annual general meeting, there have been new appointments to the board of directors.
About03/05/2002Sylvain Simonetti, new chairman of the Audit Board
sylvain simonetti, new chairman of the audit board
Guarantees26/04/2002EIF participation in KfW’s PROMISE securitisation programme
eif participation in kfw’s promise securitisation programme
About18/04/2002EIF participation in EURADA's N2N Investment Readiness conference
eif participation in eurada's n2n investment readiness conference
Venture Capital17/04/2002EIF supports multi-country venture capital fund dedicated to the life sciences
eif supports multi-country venture capital fund dedicated to the life sciences
About15/03/2002Presentation of the MAP 2001-2005 financial instruments to representatives of the EU Candidate Countries
presentation of the map 2001-2005 financial instruments to representatives of the eu candidate countries
Venture Capital04/03/2002EIF becomes a cornerstone investor in The Golden Mouse Partnership
eif becomes a cornerstone investor in the golden mouse partnership
Venture Capital01/03/2002Entry into force of the “Multiannual Programme for SMEs”
entry into force of the “multiannual programme for smes”
Guarantees13/02/2002EIF provides guarantees for EUR 27m in 3 structured transactions in UK “Objective 1” regions
eif provides guarantees for eur 27m in 3 structured transactions in uk “objective 1” regions
Guarantees13/02/2002EIF provides a guarantee for FCC GIAC 4, the first EIF securitisation transaction in France
eif provides a guarantee for fcc giac 4, the first eif securitisation transaction in france
Guarantees06/02/2002EIF announces Securitisation Transaction with Fortis Commercial Finance
eif announces securitisation transaction with fortis commercial finance
About04/02/2002EIF 2001 figures reveal important growth in activity over 2000
eif 2001 figures reveal important growth in activity over 2000
Venture Capital31/01/2002EIF invests in EuroQube, a pan-European venture capital fund managed by myQube
eif invests in euroqube, a pan-european venture capital fund managed by myqube
About01/01/2002European Investment Fund is a member of the EIB Group
Visit the European Investment Bank's website : www.eib.org
european investment fund is a member of the eib group visit the european investment bank's website : www.eib.org
About18/12/2001EIF and European Commission finalise the implementation of the“Multiannual Programme for SMEs”
eif and european commission finalise the implementation of the“multiannual programme for smes”
Venture Capital13/12/2001EIF as cornerstone invester in UK Regional Venture Capital Funds
eif as cornerstone invester in uk regional venture capital funds
Guarantees13/12/2001EIF involved in German PROMISE Securitisation Programme, with Baden-Württembergische Bank and KfW
eif involved in german promise securitisation programme, with baden-württembergische bank and kfw
Venture Capital07/12/2001EUR 20 mio in Prime Technology Ventures II, a technology venture capital fund
eur 20 mio in prime technology ventures ii, a technology venture capital fund
Venture Capital07/12/2001EIF invests in EonTech I, an Italian IT and technology-oriented venture capital fund
eif invests in eontech i, an italian it and technology-oriented venture capital fund
Venture Capital13/11/2001EIF supports “Objective 1 area” Finnish venture capital fund
eif supports “objective 1 area” finnish venture capital fund
Venture Capital12/11/2001Venture Capital in Belgium: European support for three Belgian Funds
venture capital in belgium: european support for three belgian funds
Venture Capital05/11/2001First European Investment Fund operation supporting early stage venture capital in Denmark
first european investment fund operation supporting early stage venture capital in denmark
About31/10/2001European Investment Fund met HRH Prince of Wales
european investment fund met hrh prince of wales
Guarantees30/10/2001European Investment Fund support to SBS Leasing (Banca Lombarda Group) portfolio Securitisation
european investment fund support to sbs leasing (banca lombarda group) portfolio securitisation
About25/10/2001Participation in European Forum: Financing SMEs, the European Approach
participation in european forum: financing smes, the european approach
Venture Capital15/10/2001EIF set to invest EUR 10 million in the Baltic States
eif set to invest eur 10 million in the baltic states
Venture Capital15/10/2001EIF announces the signing of NBG Technology L.P. in Greece
eif announces the signing of nbg technology l.p. in greece
About20/09/2001Euromoney Seminar on investment, change and risk management in the EU Applicant Countries
euromoney seminar on investment, change and risk management in the eu applicant countries
Venture Capital18/09/2001EIF and Symbion Capital 1 A/S: supporting seed and pre-seed capital in Denmark
eif and symbion capital 1 a/s: supporting seed and pre-seed capital in denmark
Venture Capital13/09/2001EIF invests EUR 10 million in Fineco Capital SCA for Italian SMEs
eif invests eur 10 million in fineco capital sca for italian smes
Guarantees08/06/2001EIF Conference on SME Guarantee Facility
eif conference on sme guarantee facility
Guarantees07/06/2001Conference on the SME Guarantee Facility
conference on the sme guarantee facility
Venture Capital18/05/2001EIF supports Sweden based HI-TECHNOLOGY Venture Capital Fund
eif supports sweden based hi-technology venture capital fund
About17/05/2001EUR 1 billion for European film and audiovisual industry: two European Union initiatives
eur 1 billion for european film and audiovisual industry: two european union initiatives
Venture Capital15/05/2001Substantial EIF support for Heidelberg Innovation
substantial eif support for heidelberg innovation
Venture Capital02/05/2001EIF supports Swedestart LIFE SCIENCE and TECH Funds
eif supports swedestart life science and tech funds
Venture Capital12/03/2001Memorandum of Understanding between the EIF, San Paolo IMI Group and Sviluppo Italia
memorandum of understanding between the eif, san paolo imi group and sviluppo italia
Venture Capital08/03/2001EIF invests in Scottish Equity Partners
eif invests in scottish equity partners
Venture Capital23/02/2001EIF supports Netherlands based LIFE SCIENCES venture capital fund
eif supports netherlands based life sciences venture capital fund
Venture Capital19/02/2001EIF supports Italian Angelventures
eif supports italian angelventures
Guarantees25/01/2001EIF supports micro-credit via The Prince's Trust
eif supports micro-credit via the prince's trust
Venture Capital19/12/2000EIF ventures in Creative Industries
eif ventures in creative industries
Guarantees01/12/2000EIF guarantees Roskilde Bank for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees roskilde bank for environmental sme loans
Guarantees06/10/2000EIF guarantees asset-backed bonds in Italian securitisation
eif guarantees asset-backed bonds in italian securitisation
Guarantees04/10/2000EIF guarantees Spar Nord Bank Group for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees spar nord bank group for environmental sme loans
Guarantees28/09/2000EIF supports new Technology Fund in Ireland
eif supports new technology fund in ireland
Guarantees28/09/2000EIF guarantees Merita Bank for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees merita bank for environmental sme loans
Guarantees28/09/2000EIF guarantees Nordbanken for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees nordbanken for environmental sme loans
Guarantees27/06/2000EIF guarantees Leonia Bank Group for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees leonia bank group for environmental sme loans
About20/06/2000EIF to become the EIB group's specialist risk capital arm
eif to become the eib group's specialist risk capital arm
Guarantees29/05/2000EIF guarantees The Royal Bank of Scotland plc for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees the royal bank of scotland plc for environmental sme loans
Guarantees08/05/2000EIF guarantees regional banks in Sweden for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees regional banks in sweden for environmental sme loans
Venture Capital22/10/1999EIB and EIF sign new agreement for developing venture capital facilities in Europe
eib and eif sign new agreement for developing venture capital facilities in europe
About25/06/1999EIF Annual General Meeting 1999
eif annual general meeting 1999
Venture Capital02/02/1999ETF Start-up: first investment by EIF
etf start-up: first investment by eif
Venture Capital02/02/1999ETF Start-up: first investment by EIF
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Venture Capital28/01/2009European Investment Fund supports German small and medium sized businesses

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Guarantees20/01/2009Over 1 billion EUR of guarantees for small businesses

About09/01/2009EIF Corporate Operational Plan (COP) 2009-2011

Guarantees06/01/2009First CIP guarantee for micro-credit organisation ADIE in France

About02/01/2009Remuneration and terms of employment of EIF staff

Jeremie22/12/2008The Slovak Republic and the European Investment Fund sign a Framework Agreement set to help small businesses

Guarantees19/12/2008EIF sign 131m CIP guarantee with LaCaixa Spain

About12/12/2008GEEREF clean energy fund decides on first investment of €22 million to support projects in Africa and Asia

Guarantees04/12/2008UniCredit Bank first to sign EU Guarantee Agreement with the EIF in Hungary

Jeremie04/12/2008Updated: Call for expression of interest n. JER003-1-Latvia

Jeremie01/12/2008EIF and the Campania Region sign the first Funding Agreement in Italy under the JEREMIE initiative

Jeremie28/10/2008Jaspers, Jeremie, Jessica Conference in Bratislava 15-16 October 2008

Jeremie22/10/2008French authorities and EIF sign the first JEREMIE agreement in France

Guarantees20/10/2008First CIP guarantee in Slovenia

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Guarantees19/09/2008CIP guarantee in favour of KfW’s StartGeld Programme

About16/09/2008European Commission and EIB Group launch new Microcredit Initiative

Guarantees16/09/2008First guarantee agreement signed by EIF under the new EU CIP programme

About03/09/2008Moody's Assigns 'Aaa' Rating to the European Investment Fund

Venture Capital14/08/2008EIF backs dedicated early-stage team in Germany

Venture Capital01/08/2008European Investment Fund participates in Serena Capital’s first closing

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Venture Capital23/07/2008Over EUR 100m already invested under the EU CIP programme

Jeremie16/07/2008EIF and Latvia sign the first Funding Agreement in the Baltic States under the European Commission's JEREMIE initiative

About03/07/2008S&P Assigns 'AAA' Rating to the European Investment Fund

Venture Capital03/07/2008EIF intensifies its support to venture capital in Germany

About30/06/2008Fitch Assigns 'AAA' Rating to the European Investment Fund

Venture Capital26/06/2008European Investment Fund announces Cornerstone Investment in the UMIP Premier Fund

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Venture Capital29/05/2008EIF makes a cornerstone investment in Inventure Fund Ky

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Venture Capital27/05/2008EIF to launch a dedicated investment programme in Portugal

About15/05/2008Annual Report 2007

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About07/04/2008Two new executive appointments at European Investment Fund

Guarantees01/03/2008EIF signs new guarantee operation in Spain

Jeremie18/02/2008EIF and Romania sign the first Funding Agreement in the New Member States under the JEREMIE initiative

About11/12/2007EIF to launch a dedicated investment programme in Turkey

About05/12/2007EIF welcomes the development bank of North-Rhine Westphalia, NRW.BANK, as newest shareholder

Jeremie15/11/2007EIF and the Republic of Cyprus sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE

Venture Capital31/10/2007The renaissance of German Venture Capital

About10/09/2007EIF welcomes a second RZB Group shareholder: Raiffeisen International

Jeremie27/06/2007EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign the first Funding Agreement

About10/05/2007European Investment Fund capital increased by 50%

About07/05/2007EIF's 2006 Annual Report is available online

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Jeremie18/04/2007EIF, Regione Lombardia and Finlombarda sign a Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate

Venture Capital15/02/2007European Investment Fund invests EUR44m in Turkey focused private equity fund, Actera Partners

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Venture Capital21/12/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds goes Transatlantic

Guarantees17/11/2006EIB and EIF support the first securitisation of SME loans by BES in Portugal

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