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INVEST — Venture Capital Grant (Zuschuss für Wagniskapital)

INVEST — Venture Capital Grant for Business Angels

Supports business angels investing in innovative German startups during early growth.

INVEST (Zuschuss für Wagniskapital) is a rolling federal grant programme administered by BAFA on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Its purpose is to improve access to private venture capital for young innovative companies in Germany by reducing the effective cost of angel investing. The grant is paid to the investor — a business angel — rather than to th

Young innovative startups in Germany seeking initial private venture capital from business angels (natural persons in EU/EEA).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de