European Investment Fund (EIF) opens new Amsterdam office

Strengthening ties with local markets

The European Investment Fund has announced the opening of a new representative office for the Benelux region in Amsterdam. This initiative is part of the EIF's strategy to enhance its presence and foster closer ties with local markets. The new office will be housed within the existing EIB (European Investment Bank) Group office in Amsterdam, which celebrated its tenth anniversary this year.

This move aims to strengthen the EIF’s support for local entrepreneurs and financial intermediaries by increasing awareness of its capabilities and facilitating access to financing. The strategic presence is intended to strengthen cooperation with both the public and private sectors in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

EIF has collaborated with a wide range of partners in the Netherlands, including the government, national promotional institutions, financial intermediaries, banks, guarantors, and venture capital funds, including Amsterdam-based Yumeko and FlexiDAO.

A fund-of-funds driving Dutch innovation and growth

The European Investment Fund is not an investment fund in the traditional sense; rather, it operates as a fund-of-funds, allocating capital to intermediaries—both investors and creditors—who then make the actual investments. 

This is achieved through investments in venture capital funds, such as the Dutch Future Fund II, which was recently launched to support Dutch microenterprises and small businesses by helping them access finance and launch initiatives.

Over the past few years, the EIF has played an increasingly pivotal role in the Netherlands providing €5.6 billion in funding through 164 local intermediaries, driving approximately €29 billion in investments. This support has benefited over 35,000 Dutch businesses, demonstrating the EIF's significant impact on the local economy.

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