Alternative financing options

For SMEs, obtaining a loan from a bank is not always straightforward. Fortunately, a new financing market has emerged, offering a complementary option to the familiar bank financing. Additionally, the government can sometimes provide extra financial support. So, what alternative options are available?

This handbook covers alternative financing options for SMEs, including private funding, business angels, private equity, credit unions, crowdfunding, and government-backed schemes like BMKB, Innovation Credit, Microcredit, SME Credit, and GO-Scheme.

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Published on 7 May 2025

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