Federal government presents start-up strategy

With a ten-point plan, policymakers primarily want to improve the financing of startups in this country.

Now the plan is official: a "vague draft" of the startup strategy in June (Startbase reported) has now become a ten-point plan which, among other things, aims to "strengthen the financing of start-ups, [...] ignite the start-up spirit, [...] and put start-ups at the center." According to Finance Minister Christian Lindner, it is not private capital that is lacking, but the right framework conditions. To this end, he wants to present a Future Financing Act shortly, which is intended to improve financing options.

The financing of start-ups is one of the most important measures. In the future, venture capital investments by insurance companies and pension funds, for example, are to be permitted. In doing so, the German government wants to emulate countries such as the United States, Great Britain and Scandinavia. There, substantial amounts from pension funds have already been flowing into the financing of start-ups by funds for years. Regulatory requirements, on the other hand, continue to impede this flow of money in Germany.

The so-called "Deep Tech and Climate Fund," a fund for companies in industries such as artificial intelligence and climate technology, will channel more investment. The traffic light coalition is also preparing funding initiatives for ethical companies and female founders. A total of 30 billion euros is to be mobilized for startups by 2030, plus other initiatives. In addition, less bureaucracy and easier IPOs are planned. All measures are to be implemented by fall 2025.