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Slight decline in skills shortage in Germany - KfW Research
Slight easing in the shortage of skilled workers. 32% of companies report bottlenecks - an improvement, but long-term challenges remain

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KfW Research: Better chances for start-ups to find investors
According to KfW Research, venture capitalists are more optimistic and the key interest rate cut is providing positive impetus for the start-up ecosystem.

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Federal government and KfW initiate "RegioInnoGrowth" to support startups and SMEs
Federal government & KfW provide impetus for innovation: With 'RegioInnoGrowth', startups & SMEs receive EUR 450 million, through regional adaptation & partnership with state development institutes.

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Credit hurdles fall slightly for SMEs
Bank behavior remains restrictive: 25% of small and medium-sized enterprises are affected. The credit hurdle for large companies falls to 14.5%. Overall, demand for credit remains at a low level.

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DEG investments: Positive impact on development and economy
DEG investments have a positive impact on development even in difficult times. Its financial support creates three million jobs and generates 209 billion in local income. In addition, these investments enable green...

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KfW-ifo SME Barometer - Sentiment brightens up
The mood among small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany improved in March. Both assessments of the current business situation and expectations for the future are at their highest level since the outbreak of war...

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KfW Award Gründen 2023 - application phase open
KfW Bankengruppe is organizing the KfW Award Gründen for the 24th time. The competition is aimed at young companies and start-ups from all over Germany that have been active since the founding year 2018. Applications...

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Partech launches funding program for European scale-ups
Those who want to enter African markets as a scale-up can apply to the investor's program. The deadline for applications is February.

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Nauta Capital closes fund with 190 million euros
The venture capital firm has raised 190 million euros for its new fund. The funds benefit early-stage tech start-ups in the B2B sector.

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Corona crisis weighs on number of startups
The number of young companies fell last year, according to a report by the development bank KfW. Women remain significantly underrepresented.
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