For many buyers, financing is the first major hurdle because they themselves do not have enough equity. However, this need not be an obstacle, because debt capital often makes up the bulk of a company’s financing and therefore represents an important second pillar.

These are funds that you borrow for a fixed term from outside lenders, such as from

• Your house bank
• Microfinance institutions such as GLS Bank
• Promotional banks such as KfW
• Online credit exchanges

The Expert Network Germany is an association of 120 start-up and management consultants operating throughout Germany. The focus of the funded consulting is in the area of business plan preparation and financing.

Financing projects in the area of e-commerce shop/brand financing are carried out centrally by consultants from the Expert Network Germany.

A large network of financing partners, tax advisors, lawyers specialized in the field of e-commerce ensures a good support of clients.

The consultants of the expert network support potential buyers in the following areas:

Note: Costs for consulting are subsidized by at least 50%.