The European Investment Bank allocated EUR 18 billion to SMEs out of a total turnover of EUR 100 billion in 2025.

Omissions

• The 18 billion figure refers to financing for both SMEs and mid-caps combined, not solely SMEs. The exact figure for SMEs alone may differ. The EIB Group reached a historic €100 billion in new financing in 2025, but the precise SME/mid-cap allocation figure from the EIB Group's official 2025 Activity Report should be verified for exact accuracy. The term 'general turnover' is imprecise - the correct term is 'new financing' or 'total financing'.
• The EIB Group Operational Plan 2023-2025 mentioned target figures of around €16 billion and €18 billion for different years, which may indicate the 18 billion figure was a projection or target rather than final verified data.

Sources

• PrimaryEIB Group Operational Plan 2023-2025 (PDF)The document states target financing figures for SMEs: '2025 (to around €16 billion and €18 billion, respectively)' suggesting €18 billion was a target for 2025.
• PrimaryPowering Europe: EIB Group 2025 Activity ReportThe EIB Group reached a historic €100 billion in new financing in 2025. The report contains detailed breakdowns of financing by sector and beneficiary type.