Guarantees from Bürgschaftsbank Brandenburg

This funding program is aimed at private equity investment companies that wish to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the state of Brandenburg. The goal is to strengthen the equity base and secure sustainably competitive businesses in various economic sectors of Brandenburg.

The program promotes investments in existing and newly established companies that aim to strengthen their equity base. Guarantees cover the investment amount and income claims, while certain types of costs are explicitly excluded from the guarantee.

Funding is provided in the form of guarantees, which secure private equity investments in SMEs and startups. The guarantees can cover up to 80% of the investment amount and income claims, with the maximum guaranteed investment amount being 1.25 million Euros. The maximum term of the investment is 10 years.

The utilization of guarantees is tied to specific conditions that apply to both the applicant investment company and the beneficiary company. These include legal and administrative obligations, due diligence and reporting requirements, as well as regulations on state aid and financial frameworks.

The application for guarantees from Bürgschaftsbank Brandenburg must be submitted directly to the Bürgschaftsbank. The process involves verifying compliance with commercial due diligence and determining an investment default before the guarantee can be claimed.

This funding program is based on the General Guarantee Provisions of Bürgschaftsbank Brandenburg and is subject to various overarching regulations, including EU state aid rules, federal and state law provisions, as well as specific programs and laws such as the ERP Investment Program and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.