ETCI 2.0 fundraising

Funding tech champions at game changing scale

Building on the proven model of ETCI 1

The European Tech Champions Initiative 2.0 aims to mobilise four times (4x) more capital than ETCI 1 for European technology companies at growth stage and combines an expanded fund-of-funds strategy with a dedicated investment platform for institutional investors, both anchored by the EIB Group and Member States.

Moving from catalyst to scale

The initiative's significant expansion will crowd in institutional investors, in addition to public resources from Member States and the EIB Group, making ETCI the largest funding instrument in Europe fully dedicated to scaling up innovative European companies to compete globally.

From catalyst to scale

ETCI 1

Established pan-European fund-of-funds model
Supported the creation of 14 European mega funds managed by some of Europe's leading managers
Increased availability of large investment tickets for scale-ups
Contributed to the development of the European scale-up market

ETCI 1 progress

ETCI 2.0

Mobilisation of institutional investors to achieve scale
Diversification through combinations of mid-sized and mega funds
Potential benefits from favourable legislative treatment
EU focused geographic scope
New investment platform for deal sourcing and market insights
Boosting the growth of the European scale-up market

Stepping up efforts to narrow the funding gap

The time for Europe’s capital markets union is now. That's why the EIB Group responds to EU leaders’ call for action with proven pan-European instruments to boost European competitiveness. Turning savings into investment and leading the technologies of tomorrow are central to Europe’s sovereignty - says EIB Group President Nadia Calviño.

ETCI is part of the EIB Group’s broader efforts to mobilise capital at scale in support of Europe’s strategic priorities, contributing to TechEU and the Savings and Investment Union.

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What's new under ETCI 2.0?

ETCI 2.0 includes two key evolutions to strengthen Europe’s growth-stage financing capacity and it’s pan European reach. These enhancements are aiming to achieve greater scale and impact.

Expanded fund-of-funds strategy

Opening up the initiative to mid-sized funds (€300m+) alongside mega funds (€1bn+), extending market focus and diversification to broader geographies and across a wider spectrum of scale-ups.

Dedicated investment platform

Designed to facilitate participation from private institutional investors in a structured and scalable manner.

Investors will be invited to participate in the investment platform by earmarking a specific amount, reflecting their ambition to support European scale-ups.

Expected to be launched later in 2026, the ETCI 2.0 investment platform will offer investors a range of investment options tailored to their investment capacity, experience, and risk appetite.

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Platform benefits for institutional investors

The enhanced ETCI 2.0 architecture has been specifically designed to suit institutional investor needs and help mobilise private capital at scale.

Gain efficient access to an attractive asset class

Get exposure to some of the leading growth stage fund managers

Explore co-investment opportunities to high potential technology sectors

Find flexible investment paths to suit different investor needs

Access insights through peer investor exchanges and ecosystem updates

Potentially benefit from more flexible regulatory treatment

Contribute to building a stronger Europe

If you are an institutional investor such as pension fund, insurer, foundation, family office, bank, or national promotional institution: join our pan-European initiative to scale Europe’s innovative, high-growth companies.