Private equity / buyout
For profitable companies in ownership changes, succession or industry consolidation. Typical amount: €2M upwards (significant or majority stake).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
For profitable companies in ownership changes, succession or industry consolidation.
Key facts
- Provider: Private equity funds
- Type: Equity
- Typical amount: €2M upwards
- Rate / terms: significant or majority stake
- Legal basis: Market terms
- Who it is for: Small to midcap companies · investment, international growth
How to apply
There is no application form here — this is a negotiation. Banks assess repayment ability and collateral: bring up-to-date financials, a cash-flow forecast, and a clear use of funds. Investors assess the growth story: bring evidence of traction and a defensible view of the market.
Competition works in your favour. Terms for loans, leasing, factoring and investment vary widely between providers, and a second offer is the strongest negotiating tool there is.
Public instruments often stack with market financing — a Finnvera guarantee can turn a bank's no into a yes, and a grant-funded project makes the investor case stronger.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Private equity / buyout provide?
Typical amount: €2M upwards. Support level / terms: significant or majority stake.
Who can apply for Private equity / buyout?
Provider: Private equity funds. Company size: small, medium, midcap. Typical use: investment, international growth.
On what legal basis is Private equity / buyout granted?
Market terms.
Indicative screening information, not advice. Amounts and rules change, so confirm the current terms and eligibility with the provider before you rely on them.
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