Participation Guarantees of the Bavarian Guarantee Company mbH
The Bavarian Guarantee Company mbH, in cooperation with the federal government and the Free State of Bavaria, provides counter-guarantees of up to 70% of the investment amount, thereby supporting founders, succession projects, growth initiatives, and crisis stabilization of small and medium-sized enterprises in Bavaria.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The funding goal is to create and strengthen a solid equity base for small and medium-sized enterprises in Bavaria. By assuming default risks of silent and open participations of private equity investment companies, scope is created for financing in start-up, succession, growth, and crisis stabilization.
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Headquarters and business operations in Bavaria
- Cooperation with a private equity firm
- Investment projects in the areas of start-up, succession, growth, or crisis stabilization
Description
The Bavarian Guarantee Company mbH, in close cooperation with the federal government and the Free State of Bavaria, provides counter-guarantees of up to 70 percent of the investment amount to support founders, succession projects, growth initiatives, and crisis stabilization of small and medium-sized enterprises in Bavaria. Participating SMEs, start-ups, and founders with their registered office and business activities in Bavaria benefit from secured risk-sharing by private equity firms, thereby creating financial leeway for equity buildup and sustainable growth. The funding can be applied for online at any time via the central financing portal and is aimed at investment projects in the areas of founding, succession, growth, and crisis stabilization. A prerequisite is cooperation with a private equity firm and proof of the Bavarian company location.
The program aims to establish a solid equity base in Bavarian companies and strengthen market opportunities through improved financing conditions. By assuming default risks of silent or open participations, new incentives arise for capital providers to offer support even in critical phases. Participating companies can benefit from more favorable financing conditions, as the guarantee instrument reduces the risk for investors. The measure also offers proven advisory expertise and tailored solutions to link innovative ideas, succession processes, and crisis management with a reliable capital structure. Applications can be submitted continuously, allowing for a rapid response to changing financing needs.
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