Since its inception in 2014, CNL CAPITAL, the first Venture Capital Participation Company in Greece, has aimed to provide an alternative source of funding that substantially supports the growth of local SMEs. CNL CAPITAL was formed in mid-2014 by a group of 25 initial investors, comprised of Greek entrepreneurs and business executives who foresaw the need to create an alternative funding provider for SMEs. In this way, CNL CAPITAL meets the funding needs of financially healthy, growing SMEs that are inadequately supported by the traditional banking system. The purpose of CNL CAPITAL as per Greek law 2367/1995 is its participation in companies’ financial capital. CNL CAPITAL is regulated by the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission with license number 2/813/5.4.2018, as an Alternative Investment Fund as per Greek law 4209/2013. The Company was listed on Athens Stock Exchange in July 2018. CNL AIFM manages the investment portfolio of CNL Capital.