Investitionsbank Berlin

Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) is the development bank of the State of Berlin, focusing on business development, housing and real estate, and labor market promotion. It offers tailored funding programs, financial advice, and coaching to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in Berlin. IBB's primary focus is on innovative, technology-oriented companies, providing financing solutions for investors in real estate development.

IBB's funding areas include business development, housing and real estate development, and labor market promotion. In business development, IBB supports investment, innovation, start-ups, and growth to enhance Berlin's versatility and strength as a business location. In housing and real estate development, IBB promotes the construction and acquisition of new residential buildings, as well as the energy-efficient and elderly-friendly modernization of existing buildings. In labor market promotion, IBB invests in education, securing skilled labor, and social inclusion, utilizing various funding instruments co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

IBB's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, and buyout investments. It focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, media, creative industries, transport, logistics, mobility, biotechnology, medical technology, information technology, communication technology, and optical technology. With a geographical focus on Germany, IBB aims to strengthen Berlin's economy and support its development as a leading business hub.