INVEST – Zuschuss für Wagniskapital
Administered by BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control)
About this grant
Tax-free grant for private investors (business angels) who buy shares in young innovative German companies: 15% of the share issue price is refunded as an acquisition grant (maximum €100K per investor; minimum investment €10K; shares must be held at least 3 years). An additional exit grant of 25% of the capital gain (capped at the acquisition grant received) is available when the shares are sold after the minimum holding period.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Private investors who are natural persons (business angels)
- Investee must be a young, small, innovative company based in Germany; BAFA certifies the company's eligibility when it applies
- Minimum investment EUR 10,000 per investment; investor's stake after investment must not exceed 25%
- Shares must be held for at least 3 years
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control) website before applying.
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