ABOUT US
Our mission
Slovak Investment Holding supports the long-term and sustainable development of Slovakia through the efficient and transparent investment of public resources.
Our goal is to strengthen the economy, support innovative solutions, increase access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises, and invest in projects that deliver real societal value.
We combine public funding with professional know-how and the principles of repayable financing to create momentum for growth, employment, and competitiveness.
We are a partner for sustainable investments that turn vision into reality.
WE INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF SLOVAKIA.
Our values
We invest public resources with the highest level of professionalism, transparency, and respect for the public interest. Every decision is based on thorough analysis and long-term sustainability.
We build on strong internal know-how, experience from financial markets, and cooperation with trusted partners.
We support new solutions, modern technologies, and creative approaches. We believe that innovation is a key driver of growth and competitiveness in the Slovak economy.
We build long-term and fair relationships with the public and private sectors, financial institutions, and investors. We view professional cooperation as a key factor for success.
We focus on projects with genuine benefits—whether through supporting competitiveness, creating jobs, strengthening regions, improving infrastructure, or reducing environmental impact.
Our principles
The philosophy of SIH is to support financial instruments, based on repayable financial assistance.
This form of investments offers several advantages, including:
Our funds
National Development Fund III. (NDF III.) is an investment fund established to support economic development through financial instruments funded under Programme Slovakia 2021–2027. NDF III. also provides funding for financial instruments supported by resources allocated under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic.
National Development Fund II. (NDF II.) is an investment fund that implements financial instruments financed by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) under the 2014–2020 programming period, as well as by the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic. A dedicated financial instrument has been designed for each investment area, taking into account its specific characteristics to improve access to finance for final recipients. Financial instruments implemented through NDF II include guarantee, loan, equity and quasi-equity instruments.
National Development Fund I. (NDF I.) is an investment company established to implement financial instruments financed by the EU Structural Funds in the Slovak Republic during the 2007–2013 programming period. NDF I.’s activities are based on the JEREMIE Initiative, which aimed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving their access to finance for business development.
Slovak Capital Management (SCM) is responsible for managing state assets with the aim of mobilising domestic and foreign private co-investors, as well as international financial institutions. As the only part of the Slovak Investment Holding Group focused on investments from sources outside the EU budget, SCM complements the Group’s activities by supporting investments beyond EU-funded programmes.
National Development Fund III. (NDF III.) is an investment fund established to support economic development through financial instruments funded under Programme Slovakia 2021–2027. NDF III. also provides funding for financial instruments supported by resources allocated under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic.
National Development Fund II. (NDF II.) is an investment fund that implements financial instruments financed by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) under the 2014–2020 programming period, as well as by the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic. A dedicated financial instrument has been designed for each investment area, taking into account its specific characteristics to improve access to finance for final recipients. Financial instruments implemented through NDF II include guarantee, loan, equity and quasi-equity instruments.
National Development Fund I. (NDF I.) is an investment company established to implement financial instruments financed by the EU Structural Funds in the Slovak Republic during the 2007–2013 programming period. NDF I.’s activities are based on the JEREMIE Initiative, which aimed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving their access to finance for business development.
Slovak Capital Management (SCM) is responsible for managing state assets with the aim of mobilising domestic and foreign private co-investors, as well as international financial institutions. As the only part of the Slovak Investment Holding Group focused on investments from sources outside the EU budget, SCM complements the Group’s activities by supporting investments beyond EU-funded programmes.
