these companies use external financing sources like debt and equity capital to finance their activities. However, in general …, in the area of SMEs' access to finance, there are market imperfections - not only in times of crisis, but on an on … (entrepreneur) and the supply side (financial intermediary). SMEs' access to finance is often a topic of economic or financial …

major source of equity finance for young innovative SMEs. An important additional element of their activity is often the …

of COVID-19. It starts by discussing the general market environment, then looks at the main aspects of equity finance and …

environment, then looks at the main aspects of equity finance and the guarantee and SME securitisation markets and, finally, it …

environment, then looks at the main aspects of equity finance and the guarantee and SME securitisation markets. It also highlights …

This EIF Working Paper outlines the methodology underlying the new EIF SME Access to Finance (ESAF) Index. This newly …

This European Small Business Finance Outlook (ESBFO) provides an overview of the main markets relevant to EIF (equity … market environment, then look at the main aspects of equity finance and guarantees/SME Securitisation (SMESec). Finally …

This European Small Business Finance Outlook (ESBFO) provides an overview of the main markets relevant to EIF (equity … environment, then look at the main aspects of equity finance and guarantees/SME Securitisation (SMESec). Finally, before we …

In the area of access to finance for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) there are often market imperfections … Finance Market Assessments (AFMAs) are essential. The purpose of such an assessment is to identify and,if and where possible … intended to be a toolbox encompassing good practices and providing practical guidance to perform ex-ante SME finance market …