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Invested by Europe

European Investment Bank

37 episodes

Invested by Europe explores the forces shaping the European economy. In each episode, we hear from experts tackling the most pressing challenges — from housing and energy to innovation and infrastructure, security and defence. We look at what’s changing, what the solutions are, and how Europe is investing in its future.

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Episodes

  1. Following the money: European Space Policy Institute research with João Falcão Serra

    · 21 min · S2 E19

    João Falcão Serra leads industry and finance research at the European Space Policy Institute in Vienna. He explains how he tracks global investment in space companies and why European private funding is at record…

  2. Invisible Technologies: Amazing space tech you've yet to hear of

    · 24 min · S2 E18

    Rockets and satellites get the headlines. But what makes them work? Here are five technologies you've probably never heard of, but they're set to have a big impact on how rockets work and, even, on your electricity…

  3. How the EU boosts space startups: CASSINI's Tomas Jonsson

    · 13 min · S2 E17

    Tomas Jonsson leads the Cassini team at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space. It's the EU's space entrepreneurship programme. He describes how Europe's space sector has changed…

  4. Satellites that make their own decisions: AIKO founder Lorenzo Feruglio

    · 17 min · S2 E16

    AIKO founder Lorenzo Feruglio explains how automation lets satellites make their own decisions, reducing waste and boosting profits (because right now only 10% of the data gathered by a satellite is monetised). An…

  5. Finance in space: How Europe funds its space ambitions

    · 23 min · S2 E15

    Europe's space investment hit a record €1.4 billion in 2025. The first half of 2026 already surpassed that amount. We look at the grants, equity, venture debt and, for the first time, commercial bank lending pushing…

  6. Space is invisible infrastructure: Giancarlo Granero, European Commission

    · 19 min · S2 E14

    Space is Europe's "invisible infrastructure". Giancarlo Granero, who leads on the space economy at the European Commission, explains how the European Union's Cassini initiative turned €200 million into a venture…

  7. The SpaceX insider who went European: Bulent Altan, Alpine Space Ventures

    · 19 min · S2 E13

    From SpaceX engineer to space investor: Bulent Altan, one of SpaceX's first hires, now leads Alpine Space Ventures. Backed by the European Investment Fund, Alpine Space's first fund invested in some of the amazing…

  8. Space and defence: The new frontier of European security

    · 18 min · S2 E12

    Space has always been strategic, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine made that fact impossible to ignore. We explore how satellites became a frontline of modern warfare, why Europe's dependence on non-European networks is…

  9. Space is critical infrastructure: European Commission's Lorena Boix Alonso

    · 20 min · S2 E11

    The European Commission owns and runs Galileo and Copernicus, the space systems behind everything from your morning weather forecast to flood rescue operations. We hear from Lorena Boix Alonso, Deputy Director General…

  10. Sometimes you just have to say, "Wow": Omar Qaise, OQ Technology

    · 33 min · S2 E10

    Space is important for lots of economic and strategic reasons. But sometimes, while I've been researching this series, I just had to shake my head in wonder and say, "Wow." Because the technology is so amazing. Omar…

  11. Satellites: The new infrastructure of...everything

    · 18 min · S2 E9

    Satellites have become the invisible backbone of modern life, as essential as electricity or running water, yet almost entirely unnoticed. We explore how the next generation of satellite infrastructure is being built…

  12. Reflex Aerospace founder Walter Ballheimer: From blueprint to orbit, fast

    · 27 min · S2 E8

    This was honestly one of the most fascinating interviews I did for this entire series. Walter Ballheimer founded Reflex Aerospace on a bold idea: the biggest problem in the satellite industry isn't getting to space,…

  13. Getting to space: Europe's rocket challenge

    · 15 min · S2 E7

    Come with us to the factory floor of PLD Space in Spain, where hundreds of engineers and technicians are putting together a rocket in a building that used to make shoes. We look at Europe's plan to launch more of its…

  14. Financing "Europe's space": Robert de Groot of the EIB

    · 14 min · S2 E6

    The European Investment Bank financed 100 billion euros in new projects last year, and it's putting that financial muscle behind Europe's space industry. Robert de Groot, the vice president of the EU's financing arm…

  15. The New Space Revolution

    · 14 min · S2 E5

    When Elon Musk founded SpaceX, he set off a chain reaction that reshaped the global space industry. A former SpaceX engineer turned European investor, a rocket founder in a converted shoe factory in Spain, a banker at…

  16. Rocket science is the easy part: PLD Space founder Raúl Verdú on financing a European space company

    · 32 min · S2 E4

    Raul Verdú, co-founder of PLD Space in Elche, Spain, tells the story of how two amateur rocket enthusiasts started from scratch in a university cafeteria and spent 15 years building the technology, team, and…

  17. Euro Space Agency chief Aschbacher: How to close the space investment gap

    · 27 min · S2 E3

    Dr Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, explains how Europe's genius for innovation is helping close the gap in space and specifically space investment with the US, and why that's so…

  18. Why space matters so much right now

    · 16 min · S2 E2

    Europe owns two of the world's most advanced space systems, Galileo and Copernicus, but it spends just 10% of what the US invests in space. Find out why that has to change. Experts from the European Space Agency and…

  19. Euros in Space: Europe and the New Space Race

    · 1:07 · S2 E1

    Euros in Space is the second season of Invested by Europe, from the European Investment Bank. It explores the people, the companies, and the money behind Europe's space economy. Hear from the rocket builders, satellite…

  20. Spain: Four decades in the EU

    · 23 min · S1 E17

    In 1986, when Spain joined the European Union, it was still emerging from decades of political and economic isolation. Could Spain take its place alongside the great European economies? In this episode, we explore how…

  21. España en la UE

    · 28 min · S1 E16

    En 1986, cuando España se incorporó a la Unión Europea, aún estaba dejando atrás décadas de aislamiento político y económico. ¿Podría España hacerse hueco entre las grandes economías europeas? En este episodio…

  22. Why deep tech matters for Europe’s economy and everyday life

    · 16 min · S1 E15

    Deep tech is often described as the opposite of conventional or “shallow” technology. Rather than focusing on incremental improvements in software or business models, deep tech is driven by scientific breakthroughs…

  23. How sustainable liquid fuels will decarbonise aviation and shipping

    · 11 min · S1 E14

    Gasoline prices are rising, and while drivers can switch to electric cars, other sectors face fewer alternatives. Aviation, shipping and heavy transport still rely on liquid fuels — and electrification is not yet a…

  24. How Cleantech is Driving Europe’s Energy Transition

    · 18 min · S1 E13

    Cleantech is no longer a niche sector. It is at the heart of a full‑scale industrial transformation, shaping how Europe produces energy, decarbonises industry and builds a more resilient economy. In this episode of…

  25. Why Biotech is Vital to Europe’s Economy as well as its Health

    · 15 min · S1 E12

    Biotechnology is one of Europe’s most important — and most challenging — innovation sectors. From vaccines and drugs to medical devices and digital medicine, biotech underpins Europe’s health systems, competitiveness…

  26. Why Critical Raw Materials Are Key to Europe’s Future

    · 23 min · S1 E11

    Critical raw materials are everywhere — in your phone, in solar panels, in wind turbines, and in the batteries that power the energy transition. But where do these materials come from? Why does Europe depend so heavily…

  27. Why Nuclear Fusion Could Change the Future of Energy

    · 14 min · S1 E10

    Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun. If it can be made to work efficiently on Earth, it could reshape global energy systems — offering a clean, abundant and stable source of power. In this episode of…

  28. Why Quantum Computing is Crucial for Europe

    · 11 min · S1 E9

    Quantum computing is not about making today’s computers faster. It represents a fundamentally different way of solving problems — one that could unlock breakthroughs that are currently out of reach. In this episode of…

  29. How Climate Action Boosts Europe’s Competitiveness

    · 11 min · S1 E8

    Climate investment is often seen as a cost. But it’s a powerful driver of competitiveness, resilience and long‑term growth for Europe. In this episode of Invested by Europe, Fotios Kalantzis, senior climate economist…

  30. Why Space is the Backbone of Europe’s Economy

    · 18 min · S1 E7

    Space is often associated with rockets and missions to the Moon. But space technology underpins many of the services we rely on every day — from navigation and weather forecasting to communications, agriculture and…

  31. How to Play Defence Against Climate Change

    · 17 min · S1 E6

    Climate action is about more than cutting emissions. Even if mitigation succeeds, societies and economies will continue to face climate risks for years to come. Climate adaptation is how those risks are managed. In…

  32. What Actually Makes Affordable Housing Possible?

    · 16 min · S1 E5

    Across Europe, affordable housing depends on more than construction alone. It requires long‑term finance, clear rules, access to land and careful urban planning. In this episode of Invested by Europe, we speak with…

  33. How Innovation Could Make Construction an Industry You’ll Want to Work in

    · 25 min · S1 E4

    Explore how innovation in construction materials, digital tools and industrialised processes could transform how Europe builds—and who works in construction. The conversation looks at why construction has changed so…

  34. Why Social Investment Drives Europe’s Economic Success

    · 17 min · S1 E3

    Social investment shapes everyday life in Europe — from education and healthcare to childcare and housing. In this episode of Invested by Europe, we explore why investing in social infrastructure is not just about…

  35. Why Security and Defence is a Race Against Time for Europe

    · 16 min · S1 E2

    Europe’s security environment is changing fast — and investment decisions made today will shape its resilience for decades. In this episode of Invested by Europe, we examine why security and defence is such an urgent…

  36. Why Energy Efficiency Is Europe’s Fastest Climate Solution

    · 15 min · S1 E1

    Explore why accelerating energy efficiency renovations is one of the fastest and most effective ways to cut energy demand, reduce emissions and lower energy bills. The podcast looks at why renovation rates remain too…

  37. Invested by Europe

    · 0:28 · Trailer

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