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Our markets and impact

The EIF monitors developments in SME financing markets and assesses the impact of its activities through research, analysis, and publications. Follow our work and latest reports here. 

Market assessment and research 

EIF Market Assessent and Research (MAR) focuses on applied research and market analysis to support the organisation's strategic decision-making, product development, and mandate management. MAR works as an internal advisor, it participates in international fora and maintains liaison with many organisations and institutions. The EIF microdata access is subject to the policy below.

Impact assessment

EIF Impact Assessment (IA) supports our transition to an impact-driven institution by designing and implementing a comprehensive impact & additionality assessment framework. Using large-scale micro-data and advanced econometric methods, it analysis the medium- and long-term outcomes of EIF’s activities.

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Our recent reports

Key studies and publications are typically shared through the EIF Working Paper series, authored or co-authored by EIF experts - sometimes in co-operation with external partners, including leading European academic institutions. The series is published in English.

EIF Equity Barometer Survey Q1 2026

This EIF Equity Barometer Survey issue shows that market sentiment softened in Q1 2026 amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty linked to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The impact was most visible in a deterioration of fundraising and exit conditions, while investment activity and deal-flow have remained strong. As recent geopolitical developments reinforce the importance of European sovereignty, this edition of the EIF Equity Barometer also zooms in on one relevant area in this respect: defence investments.

The VC factor: Skills edition
EIF VC/PE Barometer Survey Q4 2025

Did you know?

Our TrackVC knowledge hub and data portal - launched in 2025 in further collaboration with BlackRock - provide insights and resources to enhance the availability and accessibility of European PE and VC data, including 20 years of aggregated, historical performance.

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Chart of the month

The VC Factor: Start-up profiles

The first edition of our flagship publication “The VC Factor” looked at VC-backed start-ups located in the European Union. The report revealed unique insights into the characteristics and post-investment performance of around 9,000 firms that received venture capital backing in the period of 2007-15.

Our chart of the month from The VC Factor shows that essentially, start-up growth can be sorted in five profiles – laggards, commoners, all-rounders, visionaries and superstars. Laggards dwindle, commoners grow mildly, all-rounders record considerable progress across all indicators, visionaries’ intangibles skyrocket and finally, superstars’ growth is astronomical on all fronts.

More about this series

The EIF VC Factor research reports - published in co-operation with Invest Europe - explore key trends, dynamics, and structural drivers shaping the EU venture capital ecosystem. Our series leverages data-driven analysis and applied research. By doing so, the reports provide deeper insights into the VC markets, and aim to highlight the important role of policy in shaping the development of our ecosystem.