Artec 3D Secures EIB Venture Debt to Drive Innovation in Scanning Technologies
Deal News | Aug 19, 2025 | Hogan Lovells
Artec 3D has successfully secured venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to bolster its research, development, and innovation (RDI) efforts in next-generation scanning technologies. The financing, pivotal for Artec 3D's strategic investments in research facilities located in Luxembourg and Portugal, is supported under the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. This transaction marks the EIB’s debut venture debt operation in Luxembourg and signifies its commitment to fostering innovation within the region. Legal advisory for this operation was provided by Hogan Lovells, led by Banking and Capital Markets partner Ariane Mehrshahi Marks, along with a team comprising senior associates and partners in Luxembourg and New York.
Sectors
- Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Technology
- Legal Services
Geography
- Luxembourg – This marks the EIB's first venture debt operation in Luxembourg, and Artec 3D has research facilities here.
- Portugal – Artec 3D is also investing in research facilities in Portugal.
- European Union – The transaction is backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, highlighting a wider EU relevance.
Industry
- Venture Capital & Private Equity – The involvement of the European Investment Bank in venture debt financing for Artec 3D classifies this as a venture capital operation under private equity activities.
- Technology – Artec 3D is advancing its RDI in next-generation scanning technologies, placing it firmly within the technology industry.
- Legal Services – Hogan Lovells provided legal advisory services for the financial transaction, making this relevant to the legal services industry.
Financials
- Not Specified – The specific amount of venture debt provided by EIB to Artec 3D was not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artec 3D | Target Company | Company | A company specializing in next-generation scanning technologies, investing in RDI in Luxembourg and Portugal. |
| European Investment Bank (EIB) | Bidding Company | Company | A major financier in the EU, offering venture debt to boost RDI projects under initiatives like InvestEU. |
| Hogan Lovells | Legal Advisor | Company | A global law firm providing legal advisory services for the EIB's venture debt operation. |
| Ariane Mehrshahi Marks | Banking and Capital Markets Partner | Person | Led the Hogan Lovells team in advising the EIB for this operation. |