Equity participation

Equity Capital from Bayern Kapital – Growth Fund Bavaria 2

Growth financing for technology-driven start-ups and scale-ups in Bavaria with investments ranging from €250,000 up to €50 million, accompanied by capital and network support.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Bavaria
Funding amount: €250,000 - €50,000,000 per company

Funding objective

Support for innovative high-tech, deep tech, and life sciences companies in Bavaria through equity investments to accelerate growth and strengthen Bavaria as a technology and innovation hub.

Eligible to apply

  • Companies
  • Founders

Funding requirements

  • Registered office or main place of business in Bavaria
  • Technology-driven start-up or scale-up

Evaluation criteria

  • Technological degree of innovation
  • Growth potential

Description

Equity Capital from Bayern Kapital – Growth Fund Bavaria 2 supports technology-oriented start-ups and scale-ups in Bavaria with tailored equity investments ranging from €250,000 to €50 million. As a continuously available investment instrument, the portfolio is specifically focused on innovative high-tech, deep tech, and life sciences companies to sustainably accelerate their growth and strengthen Bavaria’s technology and innovation location. In addition to pure capital provision, the participants benefit from the extensive network and professional expertise of Bayern Kapital GmbH, which has supported over 320 companies since 1995 and manages total fund volumes of around €700 million.

Tech start-ups and scale-ups headquartered or with a significant operational presence in Bavaria can apply for an equity investment, provided they demonstrate a high level of technological innovation and significant growth potential. Investment decisions are made flexibly and without fixed deadlines, allowing rapid market opportunities to be optimally leveraged. Through long-term support over multiple financing rounds, founders gain immediate access to a strong network of experts, potential cooperation partners, and follow-up financiers. The combination of financial strength, regional anchoring, and industry expertise makes Growth Fund Bavaria 2 an attractive funding opportunity for growth-oriented technology companies.

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