Direct access to finance
6.1.1 - Existence of equity instruments funded by the RRF
Direct access to finance refers to publicly backed financing instruments that enhance startups’ access to equity, quasi-equity, and non-equity funding. Governments use these tools not merely to disburse grants or subsidies, but to expand the overall supply of venture capital (VC) and improve the depth of early-stage markets.
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- 2025
100%
Yes
50%
Yes
With no clear evidence
0%
No
Average overall score
2023
63%
2024
70%
2025
43%
6.1.2 - Existence of public grants, loans and other non-equity instruments
Direct access to finance refers to publicly backed financing instruments that enhance startups’ access to equity, quasi-equity, and non-equity funding. Governments use these tools not merely to disburse grants or subsidies, but to expand the overall supply of venture capital (VC) and improve the depth of early-stage markets.
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Select one year at a time
- 2025
100%
Yes
50%
Yes
With no clear evidence
0%
No
Average overall score
2023
2024
2025
100%
6.1.3 - Utilisation of EIB, promotional banks and dedicated vehicles distributing funds to established/professional VCs
Direct access to finance refers to publicly backed financing instruments that enhance startups’ access to equity, quasi-equity, and non-equity funding. Governments use these tools not merely to disburse grants or subsidies, but to expand the overall supply of venture capital (VC) and improve the depth of early-stage markets.
Filter by years
Select one year at a time
- 2025
100%
Yes
50%
Yes
With no clear evidence
0%
No
Average overall score
2023
2024
2025
83%