IBB Capital GmbH

IBB Capital GmbH is a subsidiary of Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) and has been providing equity and equity-like financing for Berlin start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 2020. Among other initiatives, it implemented the "Corona Aid for Start-ups" program, which was established as part of the federal government's €2 billion aid package and was primarily refinanced by KfW. Under the new federal program "RegioInnoGrowth" (known as "BerlinInnoGrowth" in Berlin), IBB Capital supports high-growth companies from its existing portfolio with equity and co-investments. By the end of 2024, IBB Capital had committed a total of €9.9 million to 15 companies under the BIG program, investing approximately €14.2 million together with private co-investors. These investments have helped secure or create up to 325 jobs.

IBB Capital GmbH specifically supports the equity base and growth of innovative Berlin start-ups and SMEs to strengthen sustainable business development, job security, and technological innovations in the capital region. Through state-refinanced instrument packages and private co-investments, it contributes to the long-term strengthening of Berlin as a business location.

The target group of IBB Capital GmbH consists of established and growth-oriented Berlin start-ups as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that do not wish to rely exclusively on traditional debt financing. In particular, companies that were supported with quasi-equity financing during the Corona crisis and continue to seek scaling through additional equity capital are addressed.