MBG Participation
Strengthening the equity base for companies and start-ups in Rhineland-Palatinate through silent partnerships ranging from €50,000 to €1.5 million. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Rheinland-Pfalz provides silent partnership capital to strengthen the equity base of companies and start-ups and to finance investments such as new establishments, expansions, rationalizations, company acquisitions, as well as innovative projects.
Eligible expenses
- New construction, expansion, fundamental rationalization or conversion of businesses
- Start-up and business takeover
- Development and introduction of new technologies as well as innovative products and processes
- Operating resources
Non-eligible expenses
- Measures for the rehabilitation or consolidation of financial conditions
Eligible to apply
- Founders
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Investment location in Rhineland-Palatinate
- Companies with a maximum of 500 employees
- Revenue max. €50 million (in exceptional cases up to €75 million) in the last fiscal year
- Innovation projects: Development/market launch of new technologies with technical/financial risk and medium-term economic success
- No funding for restructuring or consolidation measures
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Templates & forms in the "Documents" section on the MBG website
Evaluation criteria
- Business evaluation of the project
- Statements from shareholders (chambers and business associations)
Description
The MBG participation is a typical silent equity participation concept that enables small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups in Rhineland-Palatinate to solidly strengthen their equity base. With participation amounts ranging from €50,000 to €1,500,000, the program supports projects such as new establishments, expansions, fundamental rationalizations and conversions, business acquisitions, as well as the development and market launch of innovative technologies, products, and processes. The participation usually takes place over a maximum term of ten years and creates equity parity without restricting entrepreneurial decision-making freedom. Coverage by a 70% guarantee from the Rhineland-Palatinate Guarantee Bank additionally contributes to security and thus facilitates access to further financing sources for sustainable growth.
Eligible for funding are small and medium-sized enterprises with up to 500 employees as well as start-ups with headquarters or investment locations in Rhineland-Palatinate, which generated sales of up to €50 million (in exceptional cases up to €75 million) in the last fiscal year. Only future-oriented investments are supported; measures for financial restructuring or consolidation are excluded. Selection is based on a business management review of the project and statements from relevant chambers and business associations. Applications can be submitted at any time via the application form and the templates available in the MBG service area, thereby ensuring flexible access to entrepreneurial equity capital.
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