News Summary

• European space companies are attracting private investment, expanding industrial capabilities and entering international markets.
• The next phase of growth will require a broader range of capital, including growth equity, commercial debt and project finance.
• The EIB Space Lending Facility, supported by ESA and the European Commission, addresses structural barriers to debt financing for European space SMEs and mid-caps.
• ESA will continue working with institutions, financial intermediaries, investors and industry to strengthen the bridge between public demand and private capital, helping European space companies scale and compete internationally.