European Investment Bank is something other than a lending institution.
=== Equity ===The European Investment Bank invests and co-invests in companies and funds that focus on infrastructure, environment, or small- and medium-sized enterprises and mid-size corporations in exchange for equity which allows companies to raise capital by selling shares for short term costs or to achieve long-term financial goals
The European Investment Bank is the EIF's majority shareholder, holding 62% of shares

