This programme is suitable for
Who is funded? (Eligible to apply)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial sector (= investees) according to the EU definition of SMEs, privately owned and based in Germany with up to €50 million in group turnover per year (in justified cases up to €75 million).

What is funded? (Purpose)

Expansion of the equity base or consolidation of financial ratios to finance:

  • Collaborations
  • Innovations
  • Conversions due to structural change
  • Establishment, expansion, fundamental rationalisations or conversions of facilities
  • New businesses that will serve as a person’s livelihood In exceptional cases.

Support can also be provided in the event of inheritance disputes or withdrawal of partners.

The funding is granted, in what amount? (The type and amount of support)

Investment by private equity investors in Germany up to €1.25 million. The investment should not exceed the equity capital available to the investee; in exceptional cases, investments of up to €2.5 million are possible. Investment period of up to 12.5 years.

  • Term: up to 13 years
  • Independent agreement of the investment fee
  • Refinancing loan of up to 100% of the investment amount
  • Disbursement 100%
  • No commitment fee
Contact information

private equity investment companies (KBG) or
Bank KfW
Tel.: +49 (0) 800 539 90 01 (the call is free of charge)

Further information
Ansprechpartner

private equity investment companies (KBG) or
Bank KfW
Tel.: +49 (0) 800 539 90 01 (the call is free of charge)