European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending arm of the European Union and serves as the world's largest multilateral lender and the biggest provider of climate finance. It primarily offers lending, borrowing, and treasury services within the European Union, including project loans for both public and private sectors, loans to banks and intermediaries, structured finance products, guarantees, and securitization instruments for debts. EIB also provides equity and fund investment products, focusing on infrastructure and environmental funds, as well as venture capital funds. Additionally, it supports microfinance and risk-sharing finance for research and innovation and offers technical expertise for sustainable energy projects. The bank's services include infrastructure advisory, urban development support, guarantees for transport infrastructure, and funding for public-private partnerships, particularly targeting small- to medium-sized enterprises. Operating across various sectors such as transportation, energy, health, education, and agriculture, the EIB plays a crucial role in financing sustainable investment projects that significantly impact communities in Europe and beyond. It prioritizes climate finance and aims to address the planet's climate and environmental emergencies while implementing the Paris Agreement. The EIB Group also includes TechEU, a platform aiming to accelerate innovation in Europe by connecting innovators to appropriate funding and expertise. Furthermore, the bank is committed to enhancing Europe's housing sector by financing the development of innovative, energy-efficient, and affordable homes. Since its establishment in 1959, the EIB has invested in thousands of projects and companies across the EU and beyond.