EIB

European Investment Bank (EIB) provides lending, borrowing, and treasury services primarily in the European Union. The company offers project loans for the public and private sectors; loans to banks and other intermediaries; structured finance products; guarantees and securitization instruments for senior and subordinated debts; project bonds; equity and fund investment products such as infrastructure equity and debt funds, and environmental funds; and venture capital funds and security packages for funds. The company also offers microfinance; risk sharing finance for research, development, and innovation projects; finance and technical expertise for sustainable energy projects; infrastructure project advisory services; support for urban development projects; guarantees for transport infrastructure; and funding for public-private partnerships and small- and medium-sized enterprises. EIB serves the transportation, global loans, energy, industry, health, education, water, sewerage, infrastructure, services, telecommunications, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. European Investment Bank was founded in 1958 and is based in Luxembourg.

Roman Escolano

Vice-President of Transport

Past deals in Italy

Telecom Italia

Debt Financing in 2023
Telecom Italia offers technological infrastructures and platforms in which voice and data are converted into advanced telecommunications services - as well as the latest ICT and Media solutions. These tools cater for the Group's as well as the country's growth.

IRBM

Debt Financing in 2022
IRBM has developed unique expertise in advancing integrated drug discovery projects, having delivered 25 preclinical candidates and four drugs that are currently on the market. With all their world-class facilities on-site, fully integrated programs are executed under one roof. IRBM works with pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organizations and academic institutions, to quickly and efficiently advance their projects through the drug discovery and development pipeline.

Diadem

Debt Financing in 2022
Diadem Srl is a drug development company based in Brescia, Italy, focused on addressing Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2012, the company is dedicated to advancing innovative therapeutic solutions aimed at predicting and treating this complex neurodegenerative condition. Through its research and development efforts, Diadem seeks to improve the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's, contributing to the broader fight against this challenging disease.

Eggtronic

Debt Financing in 2021
Eggtronic s.r.l. designs and produces consumer electronics, such as wireless chargers, including wireless pad, wireless charging power stand, wireless charging spot, wireless charging stone, wireless charging valet tray, and dual wireless charging pad; Wheeless, an integrated wireless charger, including Invisa-Qi and Invisa-Qi Pro; and HUB IT, a charging station. It offers power bank, and laptop adapters, including Sirius 65W. It sells its products online. Eggtronic s.r.l. was founded in 2012 and is based in Modena, Italy with production centers in China and Malaysia.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A. is a prominent player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector in Italy, specializing in the construction and operation of towers for wireless networks. Established in 2015 from the spinoff of Telecom Italia's tower assets, the company manages approximately 11,000 sites and offers a range of integrated hosting services, including infrastructure for antennae, cabling, and power supply systems. In addition to traditional tower hosting, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane develops Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to enhance indoor and outdoor wireless coverage in high-traffic areas such as hospitals, airports, and stadiums. The company's extensive infrastructure supports various network operators, broadcasting service providers, and public institutions, contributing significantly to the country's wireless telecommunications landscape. With a strategic focus on expanding its site portfolio to accommodate emerging technologies like 5G, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane is positioned as a key contributor to the evolution of wireless communication in Italy.

Iliad

Debt Financing in 2020
Iliad SA is a telecommunications company based in France that offers a range of internet access and telecommunication services through its subsidiaries. The company operates primarily in two segments: Broadband and Traditional Telephony. The Broadband segment includes internet service provider operations, hosting services, call center activities, and the deployment of fiber-to-the-home networks. The Traditional Telephony segment encompasses switched fixed-line telephony, resale of airtime to other operators, and directory services. Additionally, Iliad is involved in mobile telephony, cloud infrastructure, and managed services, expanding its reach across European regions. As of early 2009, Iliad had over 4 million ADSL subscribers, highlighting its significant presence in the broadband market.

MolMed

Debt Financing in 2019
MolMed S.p.A. is a medical biotechnology company focused on research, development and clinical validation of novel anticancer therapies. MolMed’s pipeline includes antitumour therapeutics in clinical and preclinical development: Zalmoxis® (TK) is a cell-based therapy enabling bone marrow transplants from partially compatible donors, in absence of post-transplant immune-suppression, currently in Phase III in high-risk acute leukaemia and under evaluation by EMA for a Conditional Marketing Authorization; NGR-hTNF is a novel therapeutic agent for solid tumours which displays antitumor activity through its specific binding to blood vessels feeding the tumour mass, currently investigated in a broad clinical programme; CAR-CD44v6, an immuno-gene therapy project potentially effective for many haematological malignancies and several epithelial tumours, currently in preclinical development. MolMed also conducts cell and gene therapy projects in collaboration with third parties, offering resources and expertise covering preclinical to Phase III trials activities.

MotorK

Debt Financing in 2018
MotorK is a software company providing in-cloud solutions to automotive car manufacturers, dealers and final customers. The Company was founded in 2010 in Italy by three serial entrepreneurs who are still managing the company today. To date, the Company has 330 FTEs with subsidiaries in UK, France, Spain and Germany. MotorK offers a portfolio of integrated digital products and services designed to support automotive dealers and sales teams in navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities posed by the digital economy. MotorK develops and sells two products: DriveK (designed for original equipment manufacturers, OEMs), DealerK (designed for auto dealers) and Internet Motors (digital automotive trainings and events).

October

Debt Financing in 2018
October SA is a lending platform designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), facilitating direct borrowing from individual and institutional lenders. Established in France in 2014 under the name Lendix, the company rebranded to October SA in 2018. It operates as a pan-European platform with locations in France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. By simplifying access to funding, October aims to empower businesses and enhance their growth potential. The platform emerged in response to regulatory changes that allowed increased competition in the lending sector, effectively democratizing financial resources for SMEs across Europe.

Upstream

Venture Round in 2017
Upstream S.A. is a mobile marketing technology company based in Athens, Greece, specializing in accelerating mobile commerce in high-growth markets. Founded in 2001, Upstream operates the MINT platform, which serves mobile operators, agencies, e-commerce brands, and application developers by providing insights from mobile interactions and customer data. The platform facilitates mobile purchase rates and offers a variety of services, including marketing promotions, mobile content, loyalty programs, and direct billing solutions. Upstream reaches over one billion consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, the CIS, and Southeast Asia, leveraging partnerships with more than 50 mobile operators. The company has successfully engaged half a billion consumers and converted 65 million into paying customers through a subscription micro-payment model. With a global presence, Upstream has offices in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Brazil, Nigeria, Romania, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.