European Investment Bank (EIB)

The EIB is the world’s largest multilateral lender and is owned by the European Union’s member states. Based in Luxembourg, the EIB finances projects that further EU policy goals such as job creation, climate action, innovation, infrastructure, and regional development. It raises funds on the international capital markets, lending primarily within the EU (around 90% of volume) but also supporting projects worldwide. The EIB provides long-term loans, guarantees, and advisory services, often attracting additional private and public investment. Governed by a Board of Governors (EU Member States’ finance ministers) and a Board of Directors, the EIB works alongside the European Investment Fund un...