BGK announces new loans for startups for January ‘27
BGK, Poland’s state development bank, says its loan guarantees have helped nearly 380,000 companies obtain financing worth PLN 598 bln. Service and retail businesses have been among the main beneficiaries, using the guarantees to improve cash flow and fund investments. From January 1, 2027, BGK plans to offer new guarantees for startups, aiming to make borrowing more accessible to young companies.
Quercus TFI, led by Sebastian Buczek, has acquired an 8.58% stake in Esaliens TFI and is interested in expanding its investment. Its immediate priorities are improving fund performance and preparing an offer for the planned OKI program. Quercus also sees potential to attract more clients through its brokerage subsidiary, DI Xelion.
Grupa Kęty CEO Roman Przybylski discussed how the Polish metals producer can compete with Chinese companies. His comments focused on increasing production, expanding internationally, and reforming Europe’s economy. The broader challenge is shifting away from competing mainly on price and low labor costs, as Chinese producers put pressure on European manufacturers.
Together, the developments highlight three business priorities: expanding access to finance for startups, strengthening investment products and client acquisition, and improving the competitiveness of Polish and European companies.
(pb.pl)
