SAB Sächsische Aufbaubank

What they fund

• Geographic Focus — The entity is the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB), indicating a focus on the Free State of Saxony, Germany [1].
• Private Individuals — Funding areas include residential housing (purchase, new build, modernization, renovation), energy and environment measures, and vocational training/education for private persons [1].
• Startups and Founders — Specific support for "Existenzgründung" (existence founding/startups) and "Unternehmensgründung" (company founding) is listed, alongside "Gründungsfinanzierung" (founding finance) [1].
• Corporate Investment and Growth — Funding for companies includes "Investieren und Wachsen" (Invest and Grow), R&D, innovation, digitalization, investment in tangible assets, and consulting [1].
• Crisis Management — Specific programs for crisis management, including Corona-related support, elemental damage, and support for companies in difficulty [1].
• Human Capital — Support for qualification, vocational training, personnel costs, and job creation/retention ("Arbeitsplatzförderung") [1].
• Agriculture and Forestry — Specific funding streams for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries [1].
• Public Sector and Municipalities — Funding for municipalities ("Kommunen"), public companies, schools, housing associations ("Mietwohnungsbau"), urban development, regional development, and social projects [1].
• Higher Education and Research — Support for universities ("Hochschulen"), scientific promotion, and research institutions [1].
• Associations and NGOs — Funding for clubs, associations, social organizations, sports, tourism, and international cooperation projects [1].

Investment thesis

The Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) is the state development bank of Saxony, focusing on providing funding and equity support to start-ups, young companies, and the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem through government and EU-funded programs like the TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen.

Portfolio focus

start-ups and young companies in Saxony; chemicals, materials (e.g., aevoloop)