Equity Capital of Bayern Kapital – Seed Fund
The Seed Fund Bavaria supports young technology-oriented start-ups and high-tech companies in Bavaria with equity capital of up to €1 million and coaching during the seed phase. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for innovative, growth-oriented technology start-ups in the seed phase to develop a first prototype or proof of concept through the provision of equity capital and guidance by a business coach.
Eligible expenses
- Establishment of the company and its structures
- Feasibility studies for products, processes, and technical services
- Patent, market, and competitive research
- Process and product development including necessary research work and patent applications
- Expenses of the business coach
Eligible to apply
- Founders
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Registered office or place of business in Bavaria
- Legal form of a corporation
- Registered in the commercial register for a maximum of 5 years
- EU SME definition
- Implementation of the project predominantly in Bavaria
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Documents required for application
- Application to Bayern Kapital GmbH
- Statement from the business coach or a private investor
Description
In the Seed Fund Bavaria, young technology-oriented and high-growth high-tech start-ups with a registered office or place of business in Bavaria receive equity capital of up to €1 million as well as comprehensive coaching from experienced business coaches. The funding aims to support the development of an initial prototype or proof of concept and is strategically accompanied over a period of up to 24 months. Disbursement takes place in several tranches according to the progress of the seed project. As part of Bavaria Kapital’s early-stage fund portfolio, companies benefit not only from financial security but also from access to industry-specific expertise, multipliers, and accelerators in the region.
Prerequisites for the grant include a legal form as a corporation, a commercial register entry no older than five years, and compliance with the EU SME definition. More than 50% of the company shares must be held by the technical knowledge bearers who are actively involved in management prior to the investment. The seed project must be implemented to a significant extent in Bavaria, and financing must be secured for at least 18 months. Eligible expenses include, among others, company formation, feasibility studies, patent, market and competitor research, as well as research and development work including patent applications and coaching costs. A statement from the business coach must be attached to the application. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis.
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