Liquidity support: The liquidity support program is especially interesting for investors who need short- to medium-term financing for the acquisition of an existing company. The investment grant is available only for companies that could not remain in business without the planned takeover. In addition, the program allows for the financing of additional, growth-related working capital requirements, consolidations as well as investments with an amortization period of up to eight years. Other eligibility criteria are:

• The enterprise is a commercial company or a self-employed business with generally up to 500 employees.
• A sustainable overall business concept for the company is available.
• The investment location is in Baden-Württemberg.

Under the liquidity support program, the investor obtains a low-interest investment loan that can finance up to 100% of the planned investment. A special characteristic of liquidity support is its high level of flexibility. Loan terms can be adjusted to individual financing requirements.

Risk relief: In the case of insufficient collateral, the loan may be combined with a guarantee (see Rural Development Program (ELR) under Middle- to long-term debt financing).