European Investment Fund overview
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Investor Intentions: EIF to invest in climate transition PE funds
The European Investment Fund will look to commit €600m-€800m to private equity in 2025, targeting climate transition funds across Europe.
EIF commits €50 million to Nine Realms
The Luxembourg-based investor has committed to Nine Realms' debut fund.
EIF commits €60m to Alpine Space Ventures Fund
The Luxembourg-based investor has committed to Alpine Space Ventures Fund
EIF commits $25m to Contrarian Ventures
Luxembourg-based investment organisation backs Contrarian's climate technology venture capital fund.
Who were the busiest LPs of 2022?
LPs had a massive number of private equity funds to consider over the past year – an ongoing dynamic that has caused headaches for those grappling with the denominator effect.
European Investment Fund hires new chief executive
The appointment comes as the European Investment Fund intends to commit €1.6bn to private equity this year.
European Investment Fund contact information
Offices
37B, avenue J.F. Kennedy, Luxembourg, 2968, LuxembourgContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Marco Marrone | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationLuxembourg, Luxembourg | Email  ------ |
| Ms. Merete Clausen | Job titleDeputy Chief Executive | LocationMadrid, Spain | Email ------- |
| Ms. Lizzy Murphy | Job titleChief Compliance Officer | LocationLuxembourg, Luxembourg | Email ---------- |
| Mr. Peter Coveliers | Job titleEIF Senior Representative (Benelux) | LocationLuxembourg, Luxembourg | Email -------- |
European Investment Fund fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 1307
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager --------- | Commitment dateJan 2025 | Commitment size$29.736m | |
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Manager --------- | Commitment dateNov 2025 | Commitment size ----- | |
European Investment Fund funds managed
Funds in market: 3
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ---------- | Open date- | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size ------- | Open dateMar 2026 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Open dateFeb 2026 | Strategy -------- | |
Closed funds: 29
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------ | Close dateNov 2024 | Strategy ------- | |
Fund size -------- | Close dateJun 2020 | Strategy -------- | |
Fund size ----- | Close dateJul 2015 | Strategy ---------- | |
Stories that mention European Investment Fund
DOWNLOAD: A quarter of institutional LPs cut PE allocations in 2025
Public pension funds were the most active in reducing their exposure, with almost a third scaling back their allocations, according to PEI's full-year 2025 Investor Report.
Side Letter: Liquidity? No thanks
A new study suggests high-net-worth individuals don't necessarily consider more liquidity a draw when accessing private markets. Plus: APAC's fundraising slowdown is being associated with a dearth of buyouts. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: How risky is NAV financing?
A new white paper looks to dispel fears that NAV loans represent an excessive level of leverage for buyout funds. Plus: an Italian PE firm breaks records; and a California pension is hungry for buyouts. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only
Side Letter: EQT's next CEO
EQT is eyeing new strategy launches and distribution channels after naming a successor to Christian Sinding. Plus: Astorg scraps its GP-led entry; and a fundraising record is broken in the Baltics. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Key person pressure
Key person clauses are coming under pressure at the negotiating table as LPs take advantage of fundraising headwinds. Plus: Who are the world's biggest impact allocators? Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Europe's Apheon returns 2x average DPI after liquidating third flagship
The Brussels-headquartered buyout shop, formerly known as Ergon Capital, reopened Fund III in 2016 to introduce new external capital via a stapled secondary.
PEI Awards 2023: EMEA winners
CVC Capital partners scoops five awards, including, for the first time, lender of the year.
PEI Awards 2020: EMEA winners
Find out who took the plaudits in Fund, Deal and Exit of the Year, plus the different markets and geographies across the region.