European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB), established in 1958, is a long-term lending institution owned by the EU Member States. Headquartered in Luxembourg, it offers a wide range of financing solutions, including project loans, loans to banks and intermediaries, venture capital funds, and equity investments. EIB also provides structured finance products, guarantees, and securitization instruments, along with advisory services for infrastructure projects, urban development, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Its portfolio is predominantly composed of loans (93.08%), with a small portion allocated to debt and fixed income, shares, and other assets. EIB's mission is to support European integration and social cohesion, primarily within the European Union and internationally.

Andrus Ansip

Vice President

Nicola Beer

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Markus Berndt

Deputy Director General, EIB Group and Deputy Managing Director, EIB Global Directorate

Teresa Czerwińska

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Ambroise Fayolle

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Werner Hoyer

President

Kyriacos Kakouris

Director

Adrian Kamenitzer

Deputy Director General and Chief Risk Officer

Jean-Christophe Laloux

Director General

Emma Navarro

Vice President

Lilyana Pavlova

Vice President

Alexander Stubb Ph.D

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Thomas Östros

Vice President and Member of the Management Committee

Past deals in Nanotechnology

UP Catalyst

Debt Financing in 2025
UP Catalyst is a manufacturer focused on producing sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite for the green energy storage sector. The company utilizes innovative electrolysis methods to convert carbon dioxide into these materials, addressing supply challenges in the graphite market while promoting environmental sustainability. By recycling waste materials, UP Catalyst provides eco-friendly solutions that enable clients to incorporate its nanomaterials into various applications, including battery and supercapacitor technologies, conductive coatings, polymer formulations, and water filtration systems.

BeDimensional

Debt Financing in 2024
BeDimensional is a global manufacturer specializing in graphene and other two-dimensional materials characterized by few atomic layers. The company focuses on developing graphene-based components aimed at enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, BeDimensional works on creating composite materials for energy harvesting and storage applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells. By fostering the development of new composite materials, the company assists industrial firms in producing products with diverse functionalities.

GomSpace

Post in 2022
GomSpace is a Danish space company founded in 2007 that specializes in the development and commercialization of nano-satellites. It offers turn-key solutions for various applications, including Internet of Things (IoT), communication, tracking, surveillance, and remote sensing. GomSpace provides a range of products such as professional nano-satellite solutions, commercial off-the-shelf sub-systems, software modules, and customizable payloads designed to meet specific customer requirements. The company operates across diverse sectors, including academia, commercial enterprises, defense, and scientific research, with a global presence that extends to Europe, the United States, Asia, and beyond. Through its innovative approach to nanosatellite technology, GomSpace aims to facilitate the growth of space-based businesses and services.

miDiagnostics

Debt Financing in 2021
miDiagnostics is a Belgian company focused on creating innovative, chip-based technology for self-administered blood analysis. The company is developing a new generation of disposable tests that require only small drops of blood, allowing for the detection of various biomarkers, including cells, proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules. Their technology integrates a nanofluidic processor on a chip with a compact reader, facilitating lab-quality diagnostics from easy-to-access samples like finger-prick blood or nasal swabs. This approach enables both patients and clinicians to conduct rapid diagnostics conveniently and efficiently, regardless of location.

EnduroSat

Debt Financing in 2021
EnduroSat specializes in the design and engineering of nanosatellites and spacecraft for various business applications and space exploration missions. The company focuses on developing constellation and exploration programs, particularly for lower Earth orbit, which allows for efficient inter-satellite connectivity. EnduroSat builds customized satellites tailored to specific mission requirements and offers comprehensive support services throughout the entire mission lifecycle. This enables scientific and commercial teams to effectively implement satellite applications and enhance their capabilities in space.

Nanobiotix

Post in 2019
Nanobiotix SA is a clinical-stage nanomedicine company based in Paris, France, focused on innovative cancer treatments. Founded in 2003, the company develops NanoXray products designed to enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy by increasing the impact on tumor cells while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. One of its primary offerings is NBTXR3, a radio-enhancer composed of hafnium oxide, which targets various solid tumors, including soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck cancers, liver cancers, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and glioblastoma. In addition to NBTXR3, Nanobiotix is also involved in research programs exploring the use of magnetic particles and laser-activated nanoparticles for cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Nanobiotix

Post in 2018
Nanobiotix SA is a clinical-stage nanomedicine company based in Paris, France, focused on innovative cancer treatments. Founded in 2003, the company develops NanoXray products designed to enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy by increasing the impact on tumor cells while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. One of its primary offerings is NBTXR3, a radio-enhancer composed of hafnium oxide, which targets various solid tumors, including soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck cancers, liver cancers, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and glioblastoma. In addition to NBTXR3, Nanobiotix is also involved in research programs exploring the use of magnetic particles and laser-activated nanoparticles for cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Canatu

Series C in 2016
Canatu, established in Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced carbon nanotube (CNT) products. With over a decade of experience, the company focuses on creating high-quality, customizable CNTs for various industries. Canatu's portfolio includes EUV pellicles, debris filters, and optical filters for the semiconductor sector, and film heaters for de-icing LiDAR and camera sensors in the automotive industry, facilitating autonomous driving in diverse weather conditions. The company also produces transparent conductive films and touch sensors. Canatu partners with leading companies to transform products using its nano carbon solutions, ensuring consistent quality and versatility. It maintains headquarters in Finland and sales offices in the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan.
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