European Commission (DG NEAR)

Public / EU institution

Belgium

Verified

European Commission (DG NEAR) has 2 documented commitments across 2 funds. Typical fund size 25-75M. 1 of them was a first or second fund. Most active in Western Balkans.

Distinct funds backed2

Typical fund size25-75M

First or second funds backed1

LPs seen in the same funds8

Sectors backedSMEs and mid-caps, Innovative SMEs

Documented commitments2

HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium

Geographic focusWestern Balkans, EU neighbourhood and enlargement

Most recent fund backedEnterprise Innovation Fund (ENIF)

Emerging managers backed1

Mandate

Commits budget capital to regional equity instruments through the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations. Its participation is what makes small regional funds viable, since it accepts returns a commercial LP would not.