Seed capital
The start-up capital is required to set up a company. In addition to equity , it can also largely consist of financial resources such as risk capital from lenders and investors , i.e. outside capital . For the equity of a start-up, there is the possibility of participation in the form of the silent partnership . The amount of start-up capital and the equity ratio are determinants of the sustainability of a company. Among other things, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology in Germany has a database available for those interested in an investment . Well-developed concepts of the business idea are a prerequisite for attracting investors .
Seed capital
Austria
The development bank of the Republic of Austria, Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), offers pre-start-up projects in the areas of life sciences, ICT, engineering and physical sciences as part of the PreSeed program with a grant of up to 200,000 euros. High-tech start-up companies that have already been established can apply for seed funding of up to 1 million euros.
