Publications overview

  Click here for the full list of publications

EIF Product catalogue

  •   Release date: 06 August 2025
This catalogue provides information on the different products available through the European Investment Fund. We are a specialist provider of intermediated equity and debt financing solutions. Since 1994, we’ve supported the growth of risk capital markets in Europe to better serve SMEs. We offer risk-sharing products to banks and funds, helping them boost SME financing across all stages and capital needs
 

EIF VC/PE Barometer Survey Q1 2025

  •   Release date: 04 June 2025
In response to exceptional market conditions, the EIF has launched a new format within its long-running Equity Surveys series: our VC/PE Barometer Survey will now track the market sentiment on quarterly basis.
 

EIF Annual Report 2024

  •   Release date: 30 April 2025
In 2024, we channelled more than €14bn in support of European businesses, covering the entire business lifecycle starting with bright ideas through to start-ups and commercialisation, growth and scale-up finance. From record volumes in equity financing to driving sustainability, explore the highlights of our year.
 

EIF Working Paper 2024/101, The European Small Business Finance Outlook 2024

  •   Release date: 16 December 2024
This working paper provides an overview of the SME financing markets relevant to the EIF, thereby documenting the impact of the polycrisis and the related challenging economic environment on SME financing. The publication first discusses the general market environment and then covers the markets for SME equity and debt products. In addition, it focuses on a number of thematic policy areas that are of particular interest to the EIF, such as Inclusive Finance, Fintech and Green
 

The EIF’s 30 years Anniversary book

  •   Release date: 07 August 2024
The EIF turned 30 this year. More than a line in the sand, this has been an opportunity to stop and reflect. Looking back at the past thirty years, what is the one characteristic that we would attach to the EIF? Boldness. 
 
Note: Following the recent withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, we are updating the relevant EIF.org pages.

 
 

Copyright ©

 European Investment Fund   – The European Investment Fund is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.