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Examining the Financing Disparity Between SMEs and Large Firms in the Euro Area Our analysis, based on the SAFE report, highlights the ongoing challenges SMEs face in accessing finance. Historical data (2011 - Q2 2024) shows that while the financial cost gap between large firms and SMEs is expected to decrease slowly—from 10-20%—it will persist into the next year despite improving economic conditions. With SMEs making up 99.8% of #EU companies and generating 58% of GDP, high borrowing costs can severely impact their growth and even survival. This situation creates a cycle where limited access to finance leads to increased bank risk perception, further constraining lending. For deeper insights into our findings and their implications, we invite you to explore our research. https://buff.ly/3ZMt0PI #SMEs #Finance #EconomicGrowth #SAFEReport #ResearchInsights #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms

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