Cyprus, Sept. 23 -- The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses.The agreement, signed between the EIF and Eurobank , provides a loan portfolio guarantee that will mobilise up to €62.5 million in new loans for Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.This EU-supported financing will make a tangible difference for Cypriot entrepreneurs by:Cutting collateral requirements, helping viable businesses that lack sufficient guarantees,Offering longer repayment periods, giving companies time and flexibility to grow,*Opening bank financing to start-ups, a segment trad...