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French authorities and EIF sign the first JEREMIE agreement in France
French authorities and EIF sign the first JEREMIE agreement in France. Languedoc-Roussillon will be the first region in France implemeting JEREMIE. EIF will manage the EUR 30m Holding Fund which will enhance SME finance in the region, with a particular focus on innovation. To read the official press release click here.
Jaspers, Jeremie, Jessica Conference in Bratislava 15-16 October 2008
On 15 and 16 October 2008, the European Investment Bank Group in cooperation with the European Commission held in Bratislava a conference on the new instruments in European regional policy addressing public and private stakeholders from all EU Member States.
About EIF
Business Lines
Venture Capital
EIF makes investments in venture capital funds that support SMEs, particularly early-stage and tech-orientated enterprises.
Resources
EIB Group, European Commission (CIP), ERP-EIF Dachfonds, NeotecGuarantees & Securitisation
EIF provides portfolio guarantees to a wide range of counterparties, from banks to special purpose vehicles.
Resources
European Commission (CIP) EIF's Own FundsJEREMIE - Regional funding
Regional funding initiative JEREMIE brings about financial actions to improve the credit environment for SMEs at national, regional and local level.
Market Development
EIF develops financial engineering products in the venture capital and portfolio guarantees fields.