# EIF (European Investment Fund)
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## Public content

**slug:** eif
**term:** EIF (European Investment Fund)
**definition:** A specialised EU body focused on providing risk finance to SMEs across Europe. The EIF does not invest directly in companies; instead, it works through financial intermediaries — venture capital funds, guarantee facilities, and microfinance institutions. The EIF manages over €3.2B and has backed 700+ VC managers across Europe.
**related links:** 
  -     **href:** /investors
    **label:** European VC Directory
**related terms:** 
  - investeu
  - equity-investment
  - sme

## Review record

**status:** ok
**last verified at:** 2026-06-08T12:09:46.297+00:00
**next check due:** 2027-06-08T12:09:47.149+00:00

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