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    2024: KfW Capital continued to strengthen the VC ecosystem

    KfW's subsidiary KfW Capital committed some EUR 1.6 billion last year. In total, KfW Capital has already committed investments around EUR 2.5 billion to 132 VC funds and the portfolio is broadly diversified.

    More information can be found in the press release.

    The year 2023 in numbers

    In 2023, KfW Capital was a reliable partner of the VC ecosystem and was able to provide more support for start-ups and innovative technology companies in a challenging environment.

    More details and numbers in our press release about the year 2023.

    EUR 1.75 billion for the VC ecosystem

    The German government wants to further strengthen the German VC ecosystem. A total of EUR 1.75 billion is planned from the Zukunftsfonds and the ERP Special Fund.

    Here you can find further information.

    Final Closing "Wachstumsfonds Deutschland"

    The Wachstumsfonds Deutschland has slightly surpassed its EUR 1 billion target volume, making it one of the largest funds of funds in Europe and thus strengthening the VC ecosystem sustainably.

    More information on the Wachstumsfonds Deutschland can be found here.

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    An overview of additional news, such as other interviews, articles and events can be found here.

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    Interviews, Articles, Events

    23. April 2025

    Bloomberg: "KfW Capital is set to make its first direct investments in German tech companies"

    KfW Capital is expected to start investing in exceptional technology start-ups from key innovation and transformation areas together with VC funds from its portfolio in the first half of the year. In an interview with Bloomberg, Jörg Goschin, CEO of KfW Capital, explains further details about this programme.

    Find out more here

    11. May 2023

    “KfW Capital Fellowships Women in VC”

    KfW Capital is awarding two partial scholarships for women ("KfW Capital Fellowships Women in VC"), each worth EUR 5,000 for the education program "Certified Private Equity Analyst" (CPEA) conducted by BVK and TU Munich.

    Find out more here

    28. December 2022

    Review: KfW Capital presents KfW Capital Awards “Best Female Investor” and “Best Impact Investor”

    KfW Capital presents KfW Capital Awards "Best Female Investor" and "Best Impact Investor" for the first time

    Find out more here

    KfW Capital @ KfW Stories

    Screenshot KfW Stories, KfW Capital-Dossier

    In the KfW Capital dossier on KfW Stories, KfW's digital magazine, you can gain comprehensive insights into the success stories of some of the portfolio companies in which KfW Capital invests indirectly via VC funds.

    The inspiring reports demonstrate that targeted investments can generate both financial returns and social added value.

    Click here to access the KfW Capital dossier.

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