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Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen (MBG) mbH

Development bank

About the funder

The Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen mbH (MBG Sachsen) is a state-backed investment company that supports the Saxon SME sector through silent and open participations. It assists founders in establishing their businesses, supports succession projects in established companies, and enables growth-oriented enterprises to access additional equity capital. Independent from traditional banks, MBG Sachsen expands financing options and strengthens the equity ratio of its clients. As an equal partner, it offers not only capital but also industry-specific expertise and a broad network to sustainably strengthen companies and drive innovation in Saxony.

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Mission & Vision

Our mission is to act as an "enabler" by opening up new entrepreneurial opportunities for companies in Saxony. We are committed to ensuring that ideas are realized, successions are secured, and growth opportunities are utilized. With capital, expertise, and regional roots, we contribute to keeping the Saxon SME sector future-proof and making a sustainable contribution to regional economic development.

Target groups

The funding programs of MBG Sachsen are aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in the Free State of Saxony, in particular: founders in the seed and start-up phase; succession projects in existing family and medium-sized companies; growth-oriented companies seeking to strengthen their equity base; micro and small enterprises with below-average equity ratios; technology- and knowledge-based start-ups (through the venture capital instrument TGFS). These target groups benefit from tailored equity participation solutions that do not require traditional bank collateral, as well as from the expertise and networks of MBG Sachsen.

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