The VC factor: Skills edition
Developed jointly with Invest Europe, the 4th edition of our VC factor series examines how Europe’s VC ecosystem is evolving, and looks at latest skills trends in the ecosystem.
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Innovative European companies need funding so that they can compete on a global basis. How is ETCI supporting this ambition? Hear more from the EIF's Laurent Braun in this video.
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EUI / EIF seminar: Financing innovation through VC
Venture capital (VC) has emerged as a crucial mechanism for financing disruptive innovation in private markets and is gaining prominence worldwide as a policy lever to deliver economic growth and maintain economies at the technological frontier. This is why, this EIF course with the European University Institute (EUI) covers the essentials about this asset class as well as helping institutional investors and public agencies understand the ways they can gain exposure to it and promote its development.
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Chart of the month
EIF products by volume and thematic focus
Overview across debt financing and equity solutions, annual run rate on 3 year average 2022-2024.
* Excludes transactions executed on behalf of the EIB.
The distribution shows our balanced approach and strategic focus on financing innovation and sustainability through debt and equity tools.
The prominence of uncapped guarantees and securitisation highlights EIF’s role in de-risking lending and mobilising capital for SMEs through our partners and financial intermediaries.
The strong share of venture capital and private equity underscores our commitment to supporting high-growth sectors.
The thematic focus around the outer ring—innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and green infrastructure—reflects a holistic investment approach that aligns financial instruments with long-term EU policy priorities.