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.
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 Smart Cities
Vay
Debt Financing in 2024
Vay is a Berlin-based deep technology company that is on track to launch the first driverless, safety-certified, commercial fleet on European public streets. The company aims to revolutionize urban transportation by enabling remote-controlled cars, offering a safer, more efficient solution for ride-hailing and vehicle-sharing services. Vay’s unique approach blends the advantages of self-driving technology with human supervision to ensure safety and adaptability in complex driving environments. Their goal is to reduce urban congestion, cut emissions, and make mobility more sustainable while providing a seamless transportation experience for users.
Adif Alta Velocidad
Debt Financing in 2024
Adif Alta Velocidad is a public service company that engages with construction and management of high-speed railway infrastructures to build a smart railway network.
Husk Power Systems
Debt Financing in 2024
Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.
Eldrive
Debt Financing in 2024
Eldrive specializes in the development and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, facilitating e-mobility solutions. The company focuses on creating public charging stations and offers compatible charging stations and cables for personal use. This service enables retail outlets, residential buildings, and parking lots to provide efficient charging options for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Eldrive's intelligent platform automates the charging process and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for both drivers and businesses.
Husk Power Systems
Debt Financing in 2023
Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.
Eldrive
Debt Financing in 2023
Eldrive specializes in the development and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, facilitating e-mobility solutions. The company focuses on creating public charging stations and offers compatible charging stations and cables for personal use. This service enables retail outlets, residential buildings, and parking lots to provide efficient charging options for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Eldrive's intelligent platform automates the charging process and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for both drivers and businesses.
Trucksters
Series B in 2023
Trucksters is a Madrid-based freight startup that provides long-haul transport services through a unique relay system. This innovative approach utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of long-distance road transit. By implementing relays, Trucksters enables trucks to remain in continuous motion, significantly reducing delivery times and transportation costs. The company operates throughout the European Union and serves over 500 shippers, contributing to the electrification agenda and improving the working conditions for drivers. Through its advanced logistics solutions, Trucksters aims to optimize the global road freight industry.
ROCSYS
Debt Financing in 2023
ROCSYS is a company that specializes in developing solutions for fully automating electric vehicle (EV) charging sites. By utilizing proprietary soft robotics technology and computer vision, ROCSYS enables EV infrastructure operators to enhance asset utilization and streamline operations for fleet operators. The company's offerings not only support the efficient management of charging services but also prepare businesses for advancements in self-parking and autonomous driving technologies. ROCSYS provides a comprehensive suite of remote management tools and an API integration platform, addressing the increasing demands of the EV industry and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
Sensible 4
Debt Financing in 2022
Sensible4 is an autonomous driving software company based in Espoo, Southern Finland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing self-driving vehicle technology that operates effectively in all weather conditions and does not rely on lane markings. Sensible4 offers its expertise to vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, cities, and mobile operators, enabling them to implement autonomous transport solutions, including shuttles and delivery vehicles. Their software platform utilizes AI sensor fusion to ensure safe and efficient operations while consuming minimal energy and resources. Sensible4 aims to integrate self-driving shuttle fleets into existing urban transportation systems, enhancing last-mile connectivity for goods and passengers.
Worldsensing
Grant in 2020
Worldsensing is a leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, specializing in low-power wireless sensing networks that enhance critical infrastructure. The company has developed comprehensive vertical solutions targeting two primary markets: Mobility and Industrial Solutions. In the Mobility sector, Worldsensing offers innovative products like Bitcarrier, a real-time traffic flow management system, and Fastprk, a leading smart parking solution. In the Industrial Solutions market, the LS-G6 platform is used to monitor vital assets in remote locations, including bridges, tunnels, and power lines. Founded in 2010, the company has established its presence in Barcelona and London, employing over 40 professionals. Worldsensing's achievements include multiple awards for its products, such as the Stockholm Smart City Living Labs Global Award for Fastprk and recognition from Gartner for Bitcarrier as a "Cool Vendor." The company is committed to providing clients with real-time insights to improve decision-making in both smart city and industrial contexts.
NavVis
Debt Financing in 2020
NavVis GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in indoor spatial intelligence solutions. The company offers the NavVis M6, a mobile mapping system that captures 360° immersive imagery and point clouds, and NavVis IndoorViewer, a platform that combines these data to create digital twins of physical spaces. These solutions serve various industries, including automotive, construction, real estate, and insurance, aiding in CAD/BIM modeling, factory planning, and indoor mapping. NavVis' technology enables enterprises to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, facilitating better operational decisions and improved productivity.
Bolt
Debt Financing in 2020
Bolt is the first European app with a mission to make cities for people, not cars. Bolt has 100 million customers in 45 countries across Europe and Africa. The company challenges personal car ownership, offering better alternatives for every use case, including ride-hailing, shared cars and scooters, and food and grocery delivery. Bolt was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
SunPartner
Debt Financing in 2017
SunPartner Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Rousset, France, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced photovoltaic technologies. The company focuses on integrating solar solutions into various applications, including mobile devices and infrastructure. Its notable products include Wysips Crystal, an ultra-thin and transparent photovoltaic material designed for smartphones and smartwatches, and Wysips Graphics, which incorporates solar cells into connected devices. Additionally, SunPartner offers Wysips Reflect for reflective screens and Wysips Cameleon for signage and billboards. The company also explores innovations in communication technologies, such as Light-Fidelity, which utilizes visible light for data transmission, applicable in smart cities and location-based services. Through its diverse portfolio, SunPartner aims to enhance energy autonomy and promote sustainable energy solutions in multiple sectors.
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