Early stage financing

The ILB finances non-listed small businesses (KU) according to the applicable EU definition of all industries located in the state of Brandenburg or for the purpose of establishing a seat or place of business in the state of Brandenburg. The registration in the commercial register may not be more than five years old. The KU must have an innovative, technological orientation and must not be a company in difficulty.
Small or KU within the meaning of these participation principles must meet the requirements of Annex I of the AGVO.

The goal of early-stage financing is to strengthen the competitiveness of small businesses (KU) through the acquisition of open investments and the granting of subordinated loans. The KU should be enabled to participate in the growth of regional, national and international markets as well as in the innovation process. Investments in tangible and intangible assets as well as operating materials can be financed.

The financing is done through open participation in combination with subordinated loan depending on the capital requirement and liquidity and balance sheet situation.
Participation type:

• Minority participation of 15% in the share/equity capital without company valuation
• Subordinated loan (max. €1.5 million, incl. open participation)
• No co-investor required, however, a contribution from the founders or shareholders or third parties (such as business angels) is desired The investment principles come into effect on the day of publication and expire on 30.06.2027.