Investment & Fund Management
The European Investment
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The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed 25 million to the IPR.VC Fund III, a Finnish initiative focused on financing European films and television series. This investment aims to address the significant market obstacles that the audiovisual sector traditionally faces in securing financing. The EIF's commitment is part of the broader MediaInvest programme, which seeks to mobilize private investments totaling 400 million in Europes audiovisual sector from 2022 to 2027.
IPR.VC Fund III, which has a target size of 120 million by its closing date of March 31, 2025, is designed to provide institutional investors with access to media content asset investments through standard limited partnership structures. The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, thereby filling a critical gap in funding for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
The investment is expected to enable IPR.VC to offer additional funding sources to audiovisual producers, helping them retain intellectual property and commercial rights within Europe. The fund is managed by a team with extensive experience in the media and entertainment sector, ensuring robust financial analysis and support for production companies. This strategic investment not only underscores the growing value of premium film and TV content but also highlights the EIF's commitment to fostering innovation and creativity within the European audiovisual sector.