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INVEST — Venture Capital Grant (Zuschuss für Wagniskapital)

Supports Tax free grant to business angels who invest in innovative German startups under old reducing the effective cost early stage equity.

INVEST (Zuschuss für Wagniskapital) is a rolling federal grant designed to improve access to private venture capital for young innovative German companies. The grant is paid to the investor (business angel), not the startup: 20% of a direct equity investment is returned tax-free as an acquisition grant (Erwerbszuschuss). A further ~25% exit grant is available when the investor profitably exits. Co

AIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingMedtech

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.eura-ag.com