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European Investment Fund
Sustainable Development Umbrella Fund (SDUF) is an investment vehicle. It provides exposure to funds in the European health and life sciences space.
European Investment Fund
Sustainable Development Umbrella Fund (SDUF) is an investment vehicle. It provides exposure to funds in the European health and life sciences space. The European Investment Fund (EIF) acts as the fund's advisor.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2020
AUM
35900 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
City
London
Corporate office
37B, Avenue J.F. Kennedy, L-2968 Luxembourg
Additional offices
Athens, Greece · Bucharest, Romania · Istanbul, Turkey · Madrid, Spain · Rome, Italy · Sofia, Bulgaria
Principals
Marjut Falkstedt
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Marrone
Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the European Investment Fund?
Marjut Falkstedt serves as Chief Executive Officer since January 2023. Marco Marrone holds the role of Chief Investment Officer. Decisions follow mandates set by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group.
How does the European Investment Fund source proprietary deal flow?
The firm receives mandates through the InvestEU program and other EU policy initiatives. It commits to venture funds and co-invests alongside selected managers across Europe.
Does the European Investment Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm operates primarily through fund commitments, secondaries, and co-investments. Direct company ownership occurs only through the underlying venture funds it backs.
What investment stages does the European Investment Fund typically target?
The firm covers early stage seed and start-up, expansion and late stage, growth equity, and buyout. It also executes mezzanine and balanced strategies.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
The European Investment Bank holds 59.78 percent ownership. The European Commission holds 29.72 percent and supplies policy mandates including InvestEU.
Which sectors does the European Investment Fund explicitly prioritize?
The firm focuses on healthcare, information technology, renewable energy, biotechnology, and clean technology. It also covers business services, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
How is the European Investment Fund related to the European Investment Bank?
The EIF functions as the venture capital arm of the EIB Group. The EIB acts as founder and majority shareholder with ongoing governance oversight.
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