To all Fund managers investing in SMEs (including start-ups) developing innovative technologies with dual use potential have a look to this new instrument: Equity Facility Fund
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have launched the Defence Equity Facility (DEF), a €175 million fund to increase access to capital for small companies in the sector https://lnkd.in/dG_pm-vj
It was such a privilege to see our very own Ros McKay GAICD and Cbus Super Fund on a panel at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) conference today talking about how super funds are navigating the dual objectives of profit and purpose. #responsibleinvesting #socialandaffordablehousing #sustainableproperties
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With the #Defence #Equity #Facility, the European Investment Fund (#EIF) will invest, as a Limited Partner, into private funds (venture capital or private equity funds) with investment strategies targeting European companies developing innovative #defence #technologies with #dualuse potential. With EUR 175 million invested between 2024 and 2027, the Defence Equity Facility will stimulate the development of an ecosystem of private funds investing in defence innovation. The Facility should mobilise around EUR 500 million in support of European companies. By taking cornerstone positions in the funds it supports, the EIF will act as key investor and help crowding-in additional investors. #europeancommission #eif #defence #security #defenceequityfacility #fundingopportunity #capacitybuilding #investments #defenceinnovation
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund join forces to boost investment in defence innovation through the Defence Equity Facility! In a significant move to enhance the European Union's capabilities in defence and security, the European Commission in partnership with the European Investment Fund (EIF), has announced the launch of the Defence Equity Facility. This groundbreaking initiative marks a new era in the EU's commitment to strengthening its defence sector, with a substantial investment aimed at fostering innovation and technological advancements. About the Defence Equity Facility: The Defence Equity Facility is a €175 million initiative, combining €100 million from the European Defence Fund and an additional €75 million from the European Investment Fund. This initiative is expected to catalyze approximately €500 million in total investments, including significant private sector participation, over the next four years. The primary objective is to expand EIF's investment capacity in private equity and venture capital funds focusing on defence-related technologies. Dual-Use Technology and EU Security: A central focus of the Defence Equity Facility will be on technologies with dual-use potential, serving both civilian and defence applications. This approach aligns with the EU's broader security objectives under InvestEU, aiming to stimulate innovation in vital areas of defence and civilian use. Capacity Building and Ecosystem Development: The initiative will not only provide funding but also engage in capacity-building activities to assist fund managers in developing and managing their investment strategies effectively. It aims to create a robust ecosystem of private funds dedicated to investing in defence innovation, thereby enhancing the EU's strategic capabilities. Continued Partnership and Strategic Alignment: This initiative builds on the successful collaboration between the Commission and the EIF, initiated with the launch of the CASSINI Fund in January 2022 to support space companies. It is in full alignment with the European Council's December 2023 call to enhance the EIB Group's support for European security and defence, following the Strategic European Security Initiative. If you have any questions or you need additional information, feel free to contact us! https://lnkd.in/dh_4e6VR #europeancommission #eif #defence #security #defenceequityfacility #fundingopportunity #capacitybuilding #investments #defenceinnovation
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund join forces to boost investment in defence innovation through the Defence Equity Facility! In a significant move to enhance the European Union's capabilities in defence and security, the European Commission in partnership with the European Investment Fund (EIF), has announced the launch of the Defence Equity Facility. This groundbreaking initiative marks a new era in the EU's commitment to strengthening its defence sector, with a substantial investment aimed at fostering innovation and technological advancements. About the Defence Equity Facility: The Defence Equity Facility is a €175 million initiative, combining €100 million from the European Defence Fund and an additional €75 million from the European Investment Fund. This initiative is expected to catalyze approximately €500 million in total investments, including significant private sector participation, over the next four years. The primary objective is to expand EIF's investment capacity in private equity and venture capital funds focusing on defence-related technologies. Dual-Use Technology and EU Security: A central focus of the Defence Equity Facility will be on technologies with dual-use potential, serving both civilian and defence applications. This approach aligns with the EU's broader security objectives under InvestEU, aiming to stimulate innovation in vital areas of defence and civilian use. Capacity Building and Ecosystem Development: The initiative will not only provide funding but also engage in capacity-building activities to assist fund managers in developing and managing their investment strategies effectively. It aims to create a robust ecosystem of private funds dedicated to investing in defence innovation, thereby enhancing the EU's strategic capabilities. Continued Partnership and Strategic Alignment: This initiative builds on the successful collaboration between the Commission and the EIF, initiated with the launch of the CASSINI Fund in January 2022 to support space companies. It is in full alignment with the European Council's December 2023 call to enhance the EIB Group's support for European security and defence, following the Strategic European Security Initiative. If you have any questions or you need additional information, feel free to contact us! https://lnkd.in/dh_4e6VR #europeancommission #eif #defence #security #defenceequityfacility #fundingopportunity #capacitybuilding #investments #defenceinnovation
At FNRP, 'Everything World Class' is not just a core value – it's our commitment. From acquisition to disposition, our investment lifecycle revolves around exceptional execution, ensuring maximum value for our partners. Explore the benefits of investing with us today! Learn more about our investment opportunities here: https://bit.ly/426LF9F #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstate #InvestorBenefits #PrivateEquity #Investing
Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Avoids Private Equity Investments > Norway’s sovereign wealth fund remains barred from investing in private equity due to higher costs and transparency concerns > The finance ministry aims for stability during global uncertainty, while exploring unlisted equity investment possibilities Read more: https://bit.ly/3VZpEsk #internationalfinance #norway #sovereignwealthfund #privateequity #investing #finance #stability #globaluncertainty #unlistedequity
The recovery of markets is a widely discussed topic among investors at the moment, with Q3 2024 the forecast for this recovery, according to Mahdi Mokrane - PATRIZIA Head of Global Investment Strategy, Research & Investment Solutions. For more takeaways from Mahdi, Dr. Konrad Finkenzeller (PATRIZIA Head of Global Client Solutions) and Tom Maher (PATRIZIA Infrastructure Managing Director) on their reflections from Q1 on the sentiment of the real assets sector, read our roundtable article: https://lnkd.in/e6fNsC7A #PATRIZIA #Investment #RealEstate #Infrastructure #RealAssets #RealInvestments #RealInsights
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Watch our latest international update from FIM Capital (Marriott's offshore investment partner) where Russell Collister (Director of Group Investment Strategy) and Mary Tait (Chief Investment Officer) reflect on the first half of 2024 and discuss the impact of UK elections and what this could mean for investment markets. https://lnkd.in/gaTRbpVJ
💰 How did Norway build the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund worth $1.7 trillion? Hear from Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management in this vignette episode, on how this fund, started from Norway's oil boom in 1969, invests globally for future generations. 🌍✨ 🔗 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ebbtArQZ #Investing #SovereignWealthFund #Norway