SIB Innovations- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft

About The Fund

SIB Innovations- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft is a venture capital and private equity firm aiming to enhance the equity base and the expertise of businesses. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, SIB is a fully-owned subsidiary of Ostsachsische Sparkasse Dresden. They offer equity capital and promote compelling business concepts independently of collateral and securities. SIB's investment focus spans a range of industries that includes Software (such as Web Marketplaces and SaaS), IT & TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications), Biotech, Hardware & Manufacturing, Material Science, Medical Devices & Hospital Services, and Mobile technology. They support companies through various stages of growth including company expansions, acquisitions and mergers, succession planning for companies, increasing equity capital, as well as new business foundation and restarts. The firm manages investment vehicles such as the Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen (WMS) which supports growth-oriented, mid-sized enterprises in Saxony across almost all sectors, and the Technologiegrnderfonds Sachsen (TGFS), which invests in technology startups and young companies with a presence in Saxony, backed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). SIB believes in providing financial leeway through equity financing and fostering a network of successful partnerships. Their website highlights the advantages of equity capital, the preconditions and the process for applying for equity financing, and showcases success stories from their portfolio. Furthermore, SIB maintains a strong network and has designated contact persons for back-office teams, investment managers, and sector-specific experts, emphasizing their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.