European Innovation Council

Venture Capital

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund is a European Commission venture capital initiative established in 2020, capitalized at over €4 billion, investing across 12 thematic areas including AI, data, ICT, biotechnology, and climate tech in Series Seed through Series B stages across 25 European countries. The fund manages 300+ portfolio companies and emphasizes "patient capital" with significant co-investment leverage (€3.50 from others for every €1 deployed).

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1 653

Total investments

149

In the last 12 months

1 170

Active investments

74

Exits

Investment focus

Ticket size
€10K – €370K
Deal type
Later Stage VC

Sectors

  • Information Technology

Geographies

  • Europe

Verticals

  • CleanTech
  • Climate Tech
  • Impact Investing
  • Industrials
  • TMT
  • Digital Health
  • HealthTech
  • LOHAS & Wellness
  • SaaS
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Internet of Things
  • Big Data
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction Technology
  • Virtual Reality
  • Life Sciences
  • AdTech
  • AgTech
  • Augmented Reality
  • Mobility Tech
  • FoodTech
  • 3D Printing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Space Technology
  • Oncology
  • AudioTech

Investment types

  • Early Stage VC
  • Seed Round
  • Accelerator/Incubator
  • Grant
  • Bonds (Convertible)

Investment horizon

  • INT_RANGE
  • OK

Other preferences

  • Prefers minority stake
  • Seeks ESG investments
  • Will syndicate

Investments by period

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