KfW Promotional Loan for Large SMEs

The KfW Promotional Loan for Large SMEs targets larger medium-sized companies, sole proprietors, and freelancers, both domestically and internationally. The goal is to support them with low-interest financing for startups, successions, and various projects.

The KfW Promotional Loan for Large SMEs enables the financing of various commercial projects, including investments, working capital, inventory, as well as company successions and equity participations. Up to 100% of the eligible costs can be covered.

The KfW Promotional Loan for Large SMEs is provided as a loan. The maximum loan amount is 25 million Euros per project, with up to 100 percent of eligible costs eligible for financing. Different loan terms and fixed interest periods are available, adapted to the nature of the project.

Applicants must meet the environmental and social standards applicable in the investment country and may not finance certain projects listed on the KfW exclusion list. Applications are submitted via the house bank, and there is generally no legal entitlement to the funding. Standard banking collateral must be provided.

The application process for the KfW Promotional Loan for Large SMEs is exclusively carried out through a financing partner (bank or savings bank) of your choice and must be submitted before the start of the project. KfW reviews applications at its discretion.

The KfW Promotional Loan for Large SMEs is based on a specific KfW information sheet. Furthermore, various legal and internal regulations are relevant for the implementation of the program, including the KfW exclusion list and environmental and social legal requirements.