EIB / Rabobank / DLL : €1Bn joint loans to finance SMEs with a focus on sustainability and agriculture

Two €250M loans signed between the European Investment Bank and private Dutch banks Rabobank and DLL (branch of Rabobank), matched evenly with their own fundings, will make €1B in new funding available for SMEs and mid-caps, with a particular focus on financing climate-relevant and agricultural projects, announced the three banks on 16/07/2025.

Rabobank will borrow €250M from the EIB and match this amount with its own funds, making €500M available to support small-scale projects undertaken by Dutch SMEs and mid-caps, with a focus on sustainability and agriculture. Specifically, at least 40% of investments are earmarked for climate-relevant investments, and at least 40% of the available funding will be directed towards bioeconomy sectors, including agriculture.

DLL has secured an additional €250M, which it will also match with its own funds, aiming to improve access to finance for SMEs and mid-caps across the EU. The focus will be on France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Ireland, and the Netherlands, targeting investments in sustainability by local companies.

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