BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg Guarantees for Equity Investments
The "BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg Equity Investment Guarantees" program aims to facilitate private equity investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Berlin's commercial sector, especially when these investments would not materialize without a guarantee. It specifically supports innovation projects, restructuring, and business establishments to strengthen companies' equity base and ensure their long-term competitiveness. The program is a crucial tool for enhancing SME financing in the Berlin area.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographical Scope
This funding program primarily targets private equity investment companies that wish to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises in Berlin's commercial sector. The goal is to strengthen the equity base of these companies and finance projects such as innovation initiatives, restructuring, or business establishments. The funding aims to ensure the long-term competitive existence of these businesses.
What is Funded: Contents and Projects
The BBB Bürgschaftsbank Berlin-Brandenburg program supports specific projects of small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the areas of innovation, restructuring, and business establishment, by securing private equity investments. Various commercial sectors are covered, and the supported projects can encompass different stages of development.
Type and Scope of Financing
The program offers guarantees for equity investments to facilitate SME financing. It defines clear maximum limits for the guarantee sum and sets the duration of the investment. The guarantee is thus an important instrument for strengthening the equity base.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions apply to both the equity investment companies and the investee companies for claiming the equity investment guarantees. These include requirements regarding the economic situation, reporting obligations, and financial conditions. Compliance with EU state aid rules is also crucial.
Application Process: Procedure and Selection
The application for an equity investment guarantee must be submitted directly to BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH. The process involves reviewing the documents and assessing the economic viability of the project to make an informed decision on the assumption of the guarantee.
Legal Basis: Authority and Regulations
The funding program is legally enshrined in the "General Guarantee Provisions" of the BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg and is subject to the European Commission's state aid rules. These documents form the legal basis for the granting and administration of equity investment guarantees.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
1.500.000,00 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Berlin (Germany)
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Commercial Enterprises
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Process Optimization, Implementation, Infrastructure, Planning
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH
Managed By:
BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH