€200M guarantee will unlock sustainable asset leasing for SMEs and small mid-caps across four major EU economies.
EIF’s largest multi-country energy transition guarantee to date, focused on green tech, energy efficiency, and mobility.
First InvestEU-backed collaboration between EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, catalyzing private sector-led climate investment.
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a €200 million portfolio guarantee under the InvestEU program, marking a major push to scale green financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The initiative targets leasing investments in key areas of the energy transition, including sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green technologies. It is the EIF’s largest multi-country guarantee to date focused on energy transition leasing solutions.
“This guarantee agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions fulfils the core mission of both the European Investment Fund and the European Investment Bank Group: accelerating innovation and competitiveness for European SMEs while promoting sustainable economic development through tailored financial solutions,” said Ambroise Fayolle, EIB Vice-President.
The agreement is expected to mobilize over €200 million in new financing, helping European companies adopt low-carbon business models while driving innovation and job creation.
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“By joining forces, the EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions will inject over €200 million in new financing to accelerate innovation and competitiveness among European SMEs across four European countries, and supporting companies in their transition to low-carbon models,” said Marjut Falkstedt, EIF CEO. “This significant guarantee underscores the power of joint efforts in strengthening European economies.”
This is the first InvestEU-backed guarantee for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and reflects a strategic shift in European finance toward scalable, private-sector-led sustainability investment.
“We are proud to be part of this strategic partnership that will provide essential financing to SMEs and small mid-caps,” said Neil Pein, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. “This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to empowering European businesses with the financial tools they need to grow, innovate, and contribute to a more sustainable economy.”
For institutional investors and private equity leaders, the deal signals a strengthened pipeline for climate-aligned leasing portfolios in core European markets—offering both economic returns and environmental impact.
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