Equity Capital – IHK Companies Special Program
The IHK Companies Special Program of Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaft NRW (KBG) offers equity capital to small and medium-sized IHK companies in North Rhine-Westphalia. It supports businesses in trade, services, industry, and horticulture with future investments, such as digitalization and product innovations, as well as with business succession planning. The funding is provided as a silent partnership to strengthen the equity base.
Who is funded?
This program targets small and medium-sized IHK companies from North Rhine-Westphalia. The funding aims to strengthen their equity base and support them with future investments or business succession planning.
What is funded?
The program supports a variety of investments and projects that contribute to the future viability of companies. These include digitalization measures, product innovations, efficiency improvements, and the financing of company acquisitions.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a silent partnership and offers flexible financing options between
€25,000 and
€200,000, with a term of 10 years and staggered repayment.
Conditions and Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must meet certain legal and economic requirements, including proof of a viable concept and sufficient equity. There are also detailed rules regarding the participation agreement, information obligations, and consent requirements.
Application Procedure
The application for equity capital must be submitted to Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaft NRW (KBG) via the responsible Chamber of Industry and Commerce. KBG reviews the application and, if necessary, forwards it to the Bürgschaftsbank.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for the Equity Capital – IHK Companies Special Program is formed by the "Guidelines for the Assumption of Participation Guarantees" dated January 1, 2023, which set the framework for the granting of participations and their guarantees.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
€200,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Commercial enterprises
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Planning, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Implementation, Infrastructure, Experimental Development, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaft NRW mbH (KBG)
Managed By:
Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaft NRW mbH (KBG)
Additional Partners:
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), Bürgschaftsbank (Guarantee Bank), Federal Republic of Germany (Counter-guarantor), State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Counter-guarantor)