Investments of the Saxony SME Investment Company – Direct
Equity participation for SMEs in Saxony to finance start-ups, succession, growth, and innovation. Up to 49% of the business shares, maximum €750,000.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of the equity base of Saxon small and medium-sized enterprises through silent and direct participations to co-finance start-ups, succession, as well as growth and innovation projects.
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Registered office or place of business in Saxony
- SME definition according to the EU
- Promising business concept
Evaluation criteria
- Promising business concept
Description
The Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen mbH (MBG Sachsen) offers a flexible equity financing program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saxony with the Equity Investments – Direct program. Through silent or open participations, liable capital is provided to support start-up projects, business successions, as well as growth and innovation initiatives. Up to 49% of the shares can be acquired, and financing volumes of up to 750,000 euros can be realized. The individually customizable terms and participation amounts enable tailored co-financing that strengthens the equity base while simultaneously improving the credit rating structure.
Eligible applicants are SMEs from the commercial sector with headquarters or a branch in Saxony that present a convincing business concept and demonstrate capital requirements for start-up, succession, growth, or innovation. The funding rate is based on the acquisition of shares, which is capped at a maximum of 49%, while the upper limit of the funding amount is 750,000 euros. Applications can be submitted continuously via the applicant’s house bank or directly to MBG Sachsen. As an independent financing partner, MBG Sachsen opens up new opportunities beyond traditional bank loans and supports clients not only with capital but also with industry-specific expertise and an extensive network. In this way, sustainable business development is promoted and the competitiveness of SMEs in Saxony is strengthened in the long term.
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