€43M of Gilion funding is now backed by EIF

Nordic, German and Dutch tech firms to access over €43 million in growth financing with EIF support

Gilion just took a big step forward in scaling Europe’s SaaS ecosystem. Through a new agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF), we’re unlocking over €43 million in growth financing for tech companies across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands.

This initiative—backed by InvestEU—is designed to accelerate Europe’s digital transition by supporting one of its fastest-growing segments: software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Better Terms for High-Growth Startups

The EIF guarantees mean we can offer SaaS startups even more favourable loan terms, including lower interest rates and longer horizons to scale. That’s a big deal in a market where traditional bank financing is still lagging behind the speed and ambition of tech.

From early-stage innovators to scaling Mid-Caps, our mission remains the same: give founders access to capital that worksthem, not against them.

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“Funding high-growth companies is an important, but difficult, mission,” said Axel Bruzelius, Gilion co-founder and COO. “This guarantee gives us a huge building block in accomplishing this mission. I think everyone can agree that now is the time to strengthen the European funding infrastructure.”

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Why It Matters

Europe’s SaaS sector is booming—but many promising startups still face barriers when it comes to raising non-dilutive capital. With the EIF’s backing and our experience in growth lending, we’re closing that gap—fast.

By offering data-driven loans tailored for SaaS companies, we’re not just helping startups scale. We’re helping them do it on their own terms—without giving up equity or compromising on their growth vision.

A Continued Partnership with EIF

This new agreement builds on a previous EIF-backed initiative from 2023, which gave Gilion the capacity to deploy €146 million in startup loans. With this next chapter, we’re doubling down on our mission: to become the most founder-aligned lender in European tech.

“Ensuring access to finance for innovative SMEs and Mid-Caps is key to strengthening Europe’s position as a global leader in digitalisation,” said Thomas Östros, Vice-President at the EIB Group.

The Road Ahead

Gilion was founded in 2021 to change how startups grow. Since then, we’ve expanded into six markets and launched products that help SaaS founders understand, optimize, and finance their growth—all in one platform.

With the EIF and InvestEU by our side, we’re now more equipped than ever to support the next wave of European tech champions.