Kreos Capital (BlackRock)
Europe and Israel's venture-debt pioneer, now BlackRock.
Venture Debt & LendingFirmEurope & Israel
Target market
European & Israeli venture- and growth-stage companies
Typical check
€2M-€100M
Geography
Europe & Israel
Overview
Kreos Capital is the leading venture- and growth-debt provider in Europe and Israel, lending since 1998 and acquired by BlackRock in 2023. For funds with European portfolio companies, Kreos is the reference lender — it has committed billions of euros across hundreds of transactions, from Series A facilities to large pre-IPO growth loans.
Key facts
- Lending to European growth companies since 1998
- Acquired by BlackRock in 2023
- Billions of euros committed across hundreds of deals