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The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to establish a €200m guarantee agreement aimed at facilitating the low-carbon transition for SMEs in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This initiative, supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme, seeks to enhance access to green asset financing for projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability. The collaboration represents EIF’s largest multi-country guarantee for energy transition leasing solutions, promoting innovation and competitiveness among European SMEs.
The EIF and BNP Paribas have launched a €200m initiative to enhance green financing for SMEs in Europe, supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme. This agreement aims to boost leasing options for sustainable mobility, green technology, and energy efficiency projects, addressing the urgent need for climate investment. EIB vice president Ambroise Fayolle emphasized the partnership's role in promoting innovation and sustainable economic development among underserved small businesses.
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a €200 million investment guarantee aimed at supporting SMEs and small mid-caps in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This initiative, backed by the InvestEU programme, focuses on financing projects that promote sustainability and combat climate change, including sustainable mobility and renewable energy. The partnership aims to enhance innovation and competitiveness among European SMEs while facilitating their transition to low-carbon models.
AXIAN Telecom has secured a $100 million financing package from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enhance mobile broadband infrastructure in Madagascar and Tanzania, focusing on expanding 4G and introducing 5G coverage. This investment aims to improve digital connectivity, promote socio-economic growth, and reduce telecom access inequality in Africa. With $60 million allocated for Tanzania and $40 million for Madagascar, the project aligns with the EU's Global Gateway strategy and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Helios Investment Partners has secured backing from the European Investment Bank and is in talks with the International Finance Corporation for its Helios V fund, targeting $750 million to invest in Africa's tech sector. The fund will focus on digital infrastructure, fintech, tech-enabled services, and essential consumer goods, with an average investment size of $70–80 million. Committed to ESG principles, Helios V aims to allocate at least 30% of its portfolio to gender-equal companies, highlighting the growing interest in Africa's private equity landscape.
Helios Investment Partners has secured backing from the European Investment Bank and is in talks with the International Finance Corporation for its Helios V fund, targeting $750 million to invest in Africa's tech sector. The fund will focus on digital infrastructure, fintech, tech-enabled services, and essential consumer goods, with an average investment size of $70–80 million. Committed to ESG principles, Helios V aims to allocate at least 30% of its portfolio to gender-equal companies, highlighting the growing interest in Africa's private equity landscape.
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a $75 million investment in Helios Fund V, managed by Helios Investment Partners, the largest Africa-focused private investment firm. This fund will target sectors such as digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled business services, aligning with the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package.EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle emphasized the partnership's potential to support socially responsible enterprises in Africa, while South Africa's Deputy Minister of Finance, David Masondo, highlighted the investment's role in enhancing capital markets and driving inclusive growth across the continent.
BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the EU, supporting the transition to net zero and enhancing the competitiveness of Europe’s renewable energy sector. The EIB's €500 million counter-guarantee will enable BNP Paribas to establish a €1 billion portfolio of bank guarantees, unlocking key investments for new wind farm projects and supply chain efficiency. This initiative aligns with the European Wind Power Package and aims to support the production of 32 GW of the 117 GW needed for the EU to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2030.
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