Bank recommendations Germany

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by a searcher from WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management
in Hamburg, Germany

11mos ago

Bank recommendations Germany

For searchers and owners in Germany: can you recommend banks / lending partners to finance company acquisitions in a classic equity + debt structure of a self-funded searcher? Any tipps and contacts are appreciated! Many thanks!

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reply by a searcher 9mos ago
from WHU in Munich, Germany

On the personal guarantee: In Germany you can 'outsource' a majority of this liability to 'Bürgschaftsbanken' (guarantee banks), which usually cover up to 80% of the personal liability for you (in return to a interest you pay on the exposure). It obviously has its price but in my opinion (and that of friends who have bought businesses before), it's absolutely worth it and a great value-for-money for solo searches/operators. ^redacted‌

reply by a searcher 9mos ago
from Northwestern University in Hamburg, Germany

Best is the so called house bank or regional banks like Sparkasse etc. They are more open to develop the region they are active in. Bigger banks struggle with SF especially in KYC process when you have investors that use a investment vehicle in Cayman Island etc.