Venture Capital in Luxembourg – European Investment Fund

EIF\'s venture capital instruments consist of equity investments in venture capital funds and business incubators that support SMEs, particularly those that are early stage and technology-oriented. EIF\'s guarantee instruments consist of providing guarantees to financial institutions that cover credits to SMEs. Through the leverage effect of its venture capital and guarantee instruments, the EIF is able to contribute to the development of SMEs in the EU Member States and the Candidate Countries. Please note that EIF does not invest in SMEs directly but instead always works through financial intermediaries. These intermediaries are given full delegation of activity: the EIF is not involved in individual investment or credit decisions. © European Investment Fund