strategic banking corporation of ireland

The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) was established by the Irish Government in 2014 to improve access to finance for Small and Medium Enterprises. It is a wholesale, non-direct lender that sources funding from domestic and international partners, such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), to provide low-cost, long-term loans to SMEs via its network of on-lending partners. The SBCI's mission is to address financial market failures, drive competition in the SME lending market, and support the growth and development of Irish businesses.