What is the EIB Group?
The EIB Group was established in 2000, consisting of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF). The EIF was established in 1994. It provides venture capital and guarantees for small and medium enterprises (SME). In June 2000, the EIF’s Statutes were restructured and its shareholding structure was modified (with the European Investment Bank becoming majority shareholder) so as to endorse the role of the EIF as the exclusive vehicle for venture capital of the European Investment Bank (EIB).