EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED
EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in EU, EU-candidate-countries and EFTA writing $25M–$200M checks into Healthcare, DeepTech, life-sciences, greentech, social-impact, defense-tech, scale-up, digital-technology and industrial-technology.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- Healthcare, DeepTech, life-sciences, greentech, social-impact, defense-tech, scale-up, digital-technology, industrial-technology
- Check size
- $25M–$200M
- Invests in
- EU, EU-candidate-countries, EFTA
- Round role
- Follows on
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1994
- Assets under management
- €143.7B
- Website
- eif.org
Thesis
The European Investment Fund (EIF), established in 1994 and part of the EIB Group, is Europe's largest limited partner, managing €143.7 billion in assets as of April 2025. It supports European SMEs and mid-caps by investing through financial intermediaries, not directly in companies. The EIF's mission aligns with EU public policy goals, focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, growth, employment, social inclusion, regional development, climate action, and sustainability, while also aiming for shareholder returns. Its geographic scope includes EU Member States, candidate countries, and EFTA nations. The EIF deploys a range of financial instruments including venture capital, private equity, private debt, guarantees, and microfinance. In 2024, it channeled €14.4 billion into sectors like deeptech, life sciences, greentech, social impact, defense technologies, and scale-up funds, with significant allocations to green initiatives (43%) and less developed regions (45%). The EIF's capital base is €7.37 billion, and it manages capital through numerous mandates, with €140 billion across 214 mandates by the end of 2024. While the EIF does not set direct check sizes for companies, the EIB typically invests €25 million to €60 million in funds, potentially up to €200 million. The EIF's investment in a fund represents 10% to 20% of the fund size, capped at 25%. The EIF operates on a 'one-to-five principle,' aiming to mobilize €5 of private capital for every €1 of public money.
Common questions
Does EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED write?
EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED writes $25M–$200M checks.
Where does EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED invest?
EIF MANAGERS II LIMITED invests in EU, EU-candidate-countries and EFTA.