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Recent News About KfW Group
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Venture capital investor sentiment improves in Germany despite reduced investment appetite
Sentiment among venture capital investors in Germany has improved after a sharp decline earlier this year, according to the latest quarterly VC Barometer produced by KfW Research and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK).
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KfW signs €46.5 million agreements for reconstruction projects in Syria
KfW has signed two financing agreements with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) totaling EUR 46.5 million to support the reconstruction of Syria's economy.
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Biodiversity loss poses growing risk to German economy, says new report
The loss of tropical rainforest reached a record level in 2024, with 6.7 million hectares disappearing—an area comparable to the size of Ireland.
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DEG provides EUR 2.75 million loan for Schmersal's Brazilian subsidiary modernization
DEG has provided a loan of EUR 2.75 million to the Brazilian subsidiary of the Schmersal Group as part of its ImpactConnect programme, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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PIK and KfW Research call for tripling global climate investments
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and KfW Research have released a joint discussion paper addressing the challenges posed by limited greenhouse gas emission budgets and increasing geoeconomic fragmentation.
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German regional energy suppliers face €346bn financing gap for green transition
Energy suppliers in Germany are expected to invest EUR 535 billion in regional energy transition projects by 2045, according to a new study commissioned by KfW and conducted by PwC Germany.
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KfW supports development of regional express rail network in Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic center, faces increasing challenges related to mobility and urban transport.
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KfW Capital announces winners of its 2025 awards recognizing investors' contributions
Dr Carolin Gabor, Managing Partner of the early-stage fund caesar., has been named Best Female Investor 2025 at the KfW Capital Award ceremony.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances new trains for Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn network
KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide nearly EUR 300 million in financing for the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.
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German SMEs show cautious optimism despite ongoing concerns
After a decline in September, German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are reporting renewed optimism about the future, according to the latest KfW ifo SME Barometer.
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Germany launches green technology center at Kumasi Technical Institute with KfW support
The German Federal President, accompanied by an economic delegation, has initiated the construction of a new Centre of Excellence for Green Technologies at Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in Ghana.
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KfW Group reports rise in climate-related SME lending amid steady financial performance
KfW Group reported an increase in new commitments to EUR 61.4 billion for the first nine months of 2025, representing a 14% rise compared to the same period last year.
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German SMEs show resilience but face low investment appetite amid economic headwinds
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany have demonstrated stability during a period of economic challenges, according to the latest KfW SME Panel.
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KfW IPEX-Bank joins consortium for major German wind farm repowering project
KfW IPEX-Bank is providing about EUR 110 million as part of a consortium supporting the expansion of wind energy in Germany.
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KfW Research reports global clean tech market set to double within ten years
A recent study by KfW Research and Deloitte highlights the rapid growth of the global clean technology market, predicting that its volume will double in less than ten years if current trends persist.
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DEG finances INGUN GROUP’s first overseas production facility in Vietnam
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH has granted a EUR 3 million loan to INGUN GROUP through its ImpactConnect programme.
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KfW and Deutsche Leasing sign EUR 200 million agreement for sustainable SME leasing
KfW and Deutsche Leasing have agreed to a global loan deal totaling EUR 200 million.
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KfW Research reports minimal growth in German business lending amid weak economy
New data from KfW Research shows that new business lending in Germany grew by only 0.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025.
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KfW Research finds one third of German SMEs retain workers beyond retirement age
Around one third of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany allow employees to continue working beyond the statutory retirement age, according to a recent survey by KfW Research.
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KfW Research reports little improvement in SME access to bank loans
German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face challenges in accessing bank loans, according to new research from KfW.