Edoardo Defrancesco

Edoardo Defrancesco is a Growth Equity Analyst at the European Investment Bank (EIB) since February 2023, contributing to venture debt structuring for impactful cleantech ventures. Previously held the position of Corporate Lending Analyst at EIB, where responsibilities included lending origination, market research, borrower evaluation, credit analysis, and contract negotiation. Edoardo has also engaged in various roles, including a trainee at EIB, assisting with financing transactions, and a financial analyst at Prader Bank, supporting the investment team's operations. During the ongoing involvement with Bolzano Slush’D, Edoardo participates on the VC team to foster innovation and collaboration within the startup ecosystem. Academic accomplishments include a Master's degree in Management from Università Bocconi and a finance-focused Erasmus program at Universidade Católica Portuguesa.