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EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED

EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+ and buyout fund in eu, eu-candidate-countries and efta writing $1M–$50M checks into AI, Enterprise, Healthcare, DeepTech, life-sciences, greentech, social-impact and defense-tech.

Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+, buyout
Sectors
AI, Enterprise, Healthcare, DeepTech, life-sciences, greentech, social-impact, defense-tech
Check size
$1M–$50M
Invests in
eu, eu-candidate-countries, efta
Round role
Follows on
Actively investing
Yes
Founded
1994
Assets under management
>€140B

Thesis

EIF Managers III Limited, operating as part of the European Investment Fund (EIF), is a significant financial institution focused on enhancing access to finance for European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. The EIF's overarching mission aligns with EU policy objectives, aiming to foster innovation, growth, competitiveness, social impact, and sustainability throughout the European Union. Its strategy involves providing risk finance primarily through financial intermediaries, rather than direct investments, thereby acting as a market catalyst to mobilize private capital. The EIF operates across various company development stages, from start-up to scale-up and international growth, engaging in venture capital, private equity, and providing guarantees for loan portfolios and securitization. It also supports infrastructure investments with social and sustainability goals. The geographic scope covers EU Member States, candidate countries, and EFTA nations. The EIF aims to mobilize €5 of private capital for every €1 of public money through resource blending and signaling effects. As of early 2025, its assets under management exceeded €143 billion. While direct check sizes are not applicable, its equity investments for partner funds range from €1 million to €50 million. The EIF was founded in 1994, is headquartered in Luxembourg, and is part of the European Investment Bank Group, holding a AAA rating.

Common questions

Does EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED invest at the Pre-seed stage?

Yes. EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.

What check size does EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED write?

EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED writes $1M–$50M checks.

Where does EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED invest?

EIF MANAGERS III LIMITED invests in eu, eu-candidate-countries and efta.

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