European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI)

What European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI) does

The European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI) is a Brussels-based, internationally-registered non-profit association (a.i.s.b.l.) founded in 2013 to serve as the collective voice of Europe's National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs). It represents 33 NPBIs from 23 EU member states plus candidate countries, whose combined balance sheet totals approximately €2.9 trillion. Members include KfW (Germany), Caisse des Dépôts (France), CDP (Italy), Instituto de Crédito Oficial (Spain), BPI France, and Invest-NL, among others.

ELTI operates as a policy advocacy network rather than a commercial enterprise. Its core products are position papers, working-group outputs (housing, defense, climate), the annual General Assembly, the Tripartite Forum with the European Investment Bank and Council of Europe Development Bank, and large-scale coordinated initiatives such as the €375 billion Affordable Housing Initiative launched in December 2025. The association is governed by a Board and chaired by Dario Scannapieco (CEO of CDP), with day-to-day operations led by Secretary General Katrin Wildmoser and a lean staff of 5 employees.

ELTI's business model is funded through membership dues paid by its institutional members. It does not sell products or services to external customers; its "customers" are its members, and its revenue is the aggregate of those dues. The organization's strategic value to members lies in aggregating their voice in EU policy debates (notably on InvestEU, the next Multiannual Financial Framework, and EU competitiveness), coordinating collective capital deployment, and producing publications that carry weight disproportionate to the association's small operational footprint.

Name

European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI)

Legal name

European Long-Term Investors a.i.s.b.l.

Website

https://eltia.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ELTI is a Brussels-based non-profit association founded in 2013 that represents 33 National Promotional Banks and Institutions across 23 EU member states plus candidate countries, collectively holding a €2.9 trillion balance sheet. It functions as a policy advocacy and coordination network for these public financial institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association (Public Finance)

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG/Sustainable Investment Advisory (FSAEAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stewardship & Active Ownership (Engagement, Proxy Voting, Shareholder Advocacy) (FSAAALAD)

Keywords

• Long-term investment
• Public development banking
• EU policy advocacy
• Sustainable finance coordination
• Promotional banking association

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: ELTI operates as an international not-for-profit association (AISBL) under Belgian law. The association likely derives revenue from membership contributions from National Promotional Banks and Institutions across EU member states.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI) is a Brussels-headquartered international non-profit membership association that represents 33 National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs) across 23 EU member states and candidate countries with a combined balance sheet of €2.9 trillion. Its core offering consists of policy advocacy before EU institutions, knowledge-sharing through publications and events, and coordination of member positions on long-term investment topics such as affordable housing, sustainability, and EU financial instruments. Members subscribe to participate in coordinated advocacy campaigns (e.g., the €375 billion European Affordable Housing Plan commitment by 2029) and gain access to position papers, newsletters, podcasts, General Assemblies, and joint initiatives including the Marguerite Fund and the Joint Initiative on Circular Economy.

Product overview

ELTI is not a traditional software product company but a membership association representing 33 National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs) from 23 EU member states with a combined balance sheet of €2.9 trillion. Its core offering consists of policy advocacy, knowledge-sharing platforms, and coordination services. The main products and services include: ELTI Publications (position papers and research reports), ELTI Newsletter (quarterly communications), ELTI Podcast (audio content on policy topics), ELTI Events (conferences and General Assemblies), and various joint initiatives such as the High-Level Task Force on Social Infrastructure, the Marguerite Fund, the Joint Initiative on Circular Economy, the Affordable Housing Initiative committing €375 billion, and Ukraine Measures coordination. These offerings enable members to share expertise, develop common positions on EU policy, and coordinate long-term financing activities aligned with European objectives for sustainable, smart, and inclusive growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELTI Position Papers Policy position papers developed by ELTI on EU legislation, financial instruments such as InvestEU, Horizon Europe, Cohesion Policy and CEF, sustainability and long-term investment frameworks, provided to member NPBIs and EU policymakers to coordinate advocacy messages.
• ELTI Publications Broader publications line covering long-term investment, housing, EU financial instruments, sustainability and competitiveness policy, published for members and EU policy stakeholders to support common advocacy positions.
• ELTI Newsletter Periodic newsletter covering NPBI activities, EU policy updates and long-term investment developments, distributed to member institutions and external stakeholders.
• ELTI Podcast Audio content series featuring discussions on long-term investment themes, including dedicated episodes on Ukraine measures and European investment policy, made available to members and the broader public.
• ELTI Events Programme of public events, General Assemblies and conferences on the EU budget, competitiveness and long-term investment topics, organized for NPBI members and EU policy stakeholders.
• Joint Initiative on Circular Economy Collaborative initiative among ELTI member NPBIs promoting circular economy practices through their respective national financing portfolios and joint advocacy.
• Marguerite Fund Joint NPBI-supported investment vehicle supporting long-term infrastructure investment across Europe, organized under the ELTI umbrella.
• European Affordable Housing Plan / Affordable Housing Initiative Joint initiative with the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) under which ELTI member NPBIs commit €375 billion in collective financing by 2029 to support affordable, social and sustainable housing across the EU.
• ELTI Ukraine Measures Coordinated member-level measures supporting Ukraine, anchored by a Common Statement issued on 14 March 2022 and operationalized through the ELTI Members - Ukraine Measures document dated 17 February 2023 covering support actions across member NPBIs.
• High-Level Task Force on Social Infrastructure Expert task force chaired by Romano Prodi (Former European Commission President) that published recommendations on boosting investments in social infrastructure including healthcare, education and affordable housing, drawing on representatives from ELTI members, the European Commission, the EIB and other stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• €375 billion committed to EU Affordable Housing Plan by 2029
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Romano Prodi (Former EC President, High-Level Task Force Chair)majorOthers · 23 January 2018Romano Prodi chaired the High-Level Task Force on Social Infrastructure, which published a report in January 2018. The task force included representatives from ELTI members, European Commission, EIB, and other stakeholders.
• European Association of Public Banks (EAPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAPB and ELTI jointly endorse EU policy initiatives. They collaborated on the European Affordable Housing Plan with €375 billion collective financing commitment, and publish joint brochures on housing crisis solutions.
• AECM - European Association of Guarantee InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAECM collaborates with ELTI on joint position papers addressing EU policy consultations, particularly on topics related to guarantee institutions and long-term financing.
• EP Intergroup on Long-Term InvestorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership with the European Parliament Intergroup on Long-Term Investors for policy dialogue and advocacy.
• NEFI - Network of European Financial Institutions for SMEsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEFI works with ELTI on joint position papers regarding EU budget, cohesion policy, and financial instruments like InvestEU.
• EVFINmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVFIN collaborates with ELTI on policy positions including joint letters on EU budget efficiency and simplification.
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELTI and EBRD published joint position paper on 'Sustainability Proofing under InvestEU: Considerations and Simplification Proposals' in September 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AECM (European Association of Guarantee Institutions): AECM represents mutual/counter-guarantee institutions across Europe that support SME financing—directly comparable to ELTI in being a Brussels-based financial-sector association coordinating policy advocacy and joint papers with ELTI on EU funding instruments.
• European Association of Public Banks (EAPB): EAPB is a Brussels-based association representing public and savings banks in Europe. It is ELTI's closest collaborator, co-publishing position papers and jointly launching the €375bn Affordable Housing Plan, and serves an overlapping constituency of public financial institutions.
• EVFIN (European Association of Public Banks, DFIs and Specialised Financial Institutions): EVFIN is a Brussels-headquartered network of public-sector financial institutions, comparable in mission and member composition to ELTI, and an active partner on joint EU budget and simplification advocacy.
• NEFI (Network of European Financial Institutions for SMEs): NEFI is a Brussels-based association of European public financing institutions focused on SME finance. It mirrors ELTI in scope, member type, and operates as a sibling association co-signing position papers on InvestEU and cohesion policy.

Broad incumbents

• Invest Europe: Invest Europe is the pan-European private equity, venture capital and infrastructure association. It represents the private-market counterpart that interfaces with ELTI's public-bank membership on co-investment and infrastructure deals.
• European Investment Bank (EIB): The EIB is the EU's long-term lending institution and a frequent counterpart/co-financing partner of ELTI members on InvestEU and cohesion projects. Its mandate overlaps with ELTI members' long-term investment remit, although its scale and EU ownership place it in an adjacent role.
• European Banking Federation (EBF): EBF is the umbrella lobby for Europe's banking sector, headquartered in Brussels. While broader in scope, it engages with many of the same EU policy files (state aid, sustainable finance, MFF) as ELTI.

Emerging players

• European Long-Term Investors Club (ELTIC) / LTIC Group: ELTIC/LTIC is a smaller, more informal network of European public banks coordinating joint actions on EU financial instruments. Comparable to ELTI but narrower in scope and membership, providing thought leadership on long-term investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-association-of-long-term-investors-aisbl-elti

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI)