Saarland Equity Investment Program (KBG) – Capital Offensive for Start-ups and Emerging Companies

This program targets start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saarland that wish to strengthen their equity base. The goal is to improve financing ratios and create financial flexibility, especially for investment and working capital financing.

The program promotes the expansion of the equity base to improve the financing structure and to finance investments and working capital. Specific industry sectors and project stages are relevant for funding.

Funding is provided in the form of an equity participation with a fixed amount and a flexible term. Details on the amount of the participation, the financing rate, and the typical term of the commitment are explained.

Specific conditions apply for applying for and utilizing the participation. These include prerequisites for the project, regulations on fees and collateral, as well as the terms for repayment of the equity capital.

Applications for the equity investment program are submitted through the applicant's house bank to Saarländische Investitionskreditbank (SIKB). Here you can find more information about the detailed process and the required documents.

The legitimacy and framework of the Saarland Equity Investment Program (KBG) are enshrined in specific guidelines and legal bases. These documents determine the design and administration of the program.