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KfW Research: Lowering power prices may boost German heat pump sales
The electricity-to-gas price ratio significantly influences the adoption of heat pumps in Germany, according to a recent analysis by KfW Research.
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Venture capital shifts focus away from climate tech amid changing priorities
The venture capital market in Germany is experiencing a shift in focus, with climate technology start-ups losing some of their previous momentum.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe with EUR 50 million
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the provision of approximately EUR 50 million in financing to Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Köln, the infrastructure and services entity for Cologne.
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Frankfurt financial centre urges participation in upcoming Bundestag elections
The Frankfurt financial centre has issued a call to action for citizens to participate in the upcoming Bundestag elections on February 23.
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Federal ministry introduces new grants to boost SME digitalization efforts
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and KfW are set to enhance lending conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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ERP StartGeld loan temporarily suspended for non-profits
The ERP StartGeld start-up loan has been temporarily suspended for non-profit companies, effective from February 12, 2025.
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DEG reports record-breaking investment commitments of €2.5 billion for developing nations
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH announced that 2024 marked a record year for new business, with EUR 2.5 billion committed to private investments in developing and emerging countries.
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German venture capital market sees dip in sentiment but holds optimistic outlook
The business climate in the German venture capital market has experienced a decline, as indicated by the latest findings from the VC Barometer.
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Result-based financing: linking funds to achievements
Result-based financing (RBF) is increasingly recognized as a catalyst for innovation.
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German private equity market faces downturn amid economic concerns
The German private equity market experienced a downturn at the end of 2024.
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German SME sentiment sees slight uptick amid ongoing challenges
Sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany has shown a slight improvement at the beginning of the year, according to the KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
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Submarine power cable strengthens Italy-Tunisia energy ties
Italy and Tunisia, separated by 200 kilometers of the Mediterranean Sea, are moving towards closer energy cooperation with a planned submarine power cable between Cap Bon in Tunisia and Sicily.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances part of Hapag-Lloyd's $4 billion shipbuilding project
Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest liner shipping company, has embarked on a significant newbuilding program.
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KfW focuses on strengthening Germany's economy and climate action efforts in 2025
KfW, the German development bank, announced plans to intensify its focus on bolstering Germany's economic competitiveness in 2025.
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KfW IPEX-Bank joins financing for Poland's largest renewable energy project
KfW IPEX-Bank has joined a consortium of commercial banks and international financial institutions to finance the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project in Poland.
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Germany supports Syrian recovery amid political transition
The recent developments in Syria, marked by the departure of President Bashar al-Assad and the rise of a new ruling alliance led by Haiat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have brought significant changes to the region.
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KfW Award Urban Living seeks entries from municipalities for innovative projects
Applications for the KfW Award Urban Living 2025 are open until March 17, 2025.
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KfW IPEX-Bank extends CEO Belgin Rudack’s contract through 2027
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the extension of Belgin Rudack's contract as CEO until the end of 2027.
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Consortium invests €50M in Bangladesh's textiles for safety and environment
Textiles from Bangladesh are globally recognized for their affordability, but this often came at the cost of safety and environmental standards.
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Corporate loan growth resumes after two-year decline
In the third quarter of 2024, new lending from banks to the corporate sector increased for the first time in two years, according to KfW Research.