Equity Capital of Bayern Kapital – Growth Fund Bavaria 2

The Growth Fund Bavaria 2 provides Bavarian technology and high-tech companies with equity capital ranging from EUR 2 to 8 million following a successfully completed Series A financing round. The objective is to support young and growth-oriented start-ups and scale-ups with investments and working capital to advance innovation projects to the next level. Funding is provided, among other things, for the (further) development of new products, the conduct of clinical studies in the life sciences sector, the expansion of sales channels and internationalization activities, as well as product diversification and exit strategies. The participation usually takes the form of an open or typical silent partnership and is disbursed in tranches according to project progress.

Eligible for funding are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) organized as corporations with headquarters or operations in Bavaria. A prerequisite is an equal co-investment by a private lead investor as well as a convincing opportunity/risk profile of the innovation project with market-relevant unique selling points. Technical and commercial expertise must be demonstrated, overall financing secured, and competent support by the lead investor ensured. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis and require a statement from the involved private investor. With this fund, Bayern Kapital strengthens the high-tech location Bavaria and supports companies in implementing their growth strategies.