European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending arm of the European Union and stands as the world's largest multilateral lender and the foremost provider of climate finance. Established in 1959, the EIB has invested in thousands of companies and projects across the EU and beyond, placing sustainability at the core of its activities. The EIB offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, including project loans for both public and private sectors, loans to banks and intermediaries, structured finance products, guarantees, and securitization instruments for debts. Additionally, the bank provides equity and fund investment products, encompassing infrastructure and environmental funds, as well as venture capital funds. The EIB also supports microfinance initiatives and risk-sharing finance for research and innovation, and offers technical expertise for sustainable energy projects. The bank's services extend to infrastructure advisory, urban development support, guarantees for transport infrastructure, and funding for public-private partnerships and small- to medium-sized enterprises. The EIB serves various sectors, including transportation, energy, health, education, and agriculture. The EIB is committed to supporting small businesses and mid-caps across the European space value chain, aiming to mobilize €1.4 billion in investment through credit lines, guarantees, and technical expertise. From energy and digital innovation to housing, security, and defense, the EIB helps citizens and businesses thrive in a stronger, more secure Europe. TechEU, the European Investment Bank Group's platform, is dedicated to accelerating innovation across Europe by linking innovators to the right mix of funding and expertise, empowering growth, and helping bring game-changing technologies to market. The EIB Group also focuses on Europe's safety by funding security and defense projects, with its Security and Defence Office serving as the one-stop shop for financial support and expert assistance for businesses and innovators. The European Union, through the EIB Group and the European Commission, commits to strengthening Europe's housing sector by providing the finance and expertise needed to build more innovative, energy-efficient, and affordable homes. As one of the world's main financers of climate action, the EIB recognizes the critical nature of the decade 2021-2030 in addressing the planet's climate and environmental emergency, placing sustainability at the heart of its activities to implement the Paris Agreement. The EIB has invested in thousands of companies and projects, both across the EU and beyond, since 1959. Detailed information on investments by country, financing as a percentage of a country's gross domestic product (GDP), and filtering options by period and sector are available on the EIB's website.