Guarantee Bank: Record Support for Hesse's Economy - Hesse's €90.2M in loan guarantees fuels jobs and business growth in 2025
The Guarantee Bank of Hesse (Hessische Bürgschaftsbank) supported local businesses with €90.2 million in loan guarantees and sureties during 2025. This figure marks a significant increase from the €75.5 million provided the previous year. The funding helped secure investments, liquidity, and jobs across the region.
Over half of the total funding (55%) was directed towards business succession cases. These guarantees ensured that established firms could transition ownership smoothly, though exact numbers of beneficiary companies remain undisclosed.
A further 25% of the funds went to startups, helping new ventures get off the ground. The remaining 20% supported growth initiatives and investments by existing medium-sized enterprises.
In total, the guarantees facilitated €183 million in financing for small and medium-sized businesses. This financial backing played a key role in safeguarding or creating around 2,900 jobs in Hesse.
The increased guarantees from the Hessische Bürgschaftsbank in 2025 provided vital support to businesses across different stages of development. The funding not only secured liquidity and investments but also contributed to job stability and growth in the region.
