The business unit PMV-SME occupies a key position in the market of Flemish SME-financing. It facilitates a company’s financial lifecycle from the very start up to international expansion. Moreover, PMV-SME is the market leader in seed capital, creative industries and internationalisation of Flemish SME's.
PMV-SME offers several products which make it easier for entrepreneurs to raise capital with private equity and credit suppliers.
- ARKimedes doubles the amount of risk-bearing capital that is available to young high-growth enterprises. The ARKimedes Fund, amounting to 110m euro, offers an additional euro on top of each euro invested in a Flemish SME by a recognised private venture capital fund (ARKIVs).
- CultuurInvest provides cultural enterprises with access to venture capital, and consequently creates some leeway for the cultural entrepreneur.
- Fonds Vlaanderen-Internationaal helps Flemish SMEs reach beyond the borders.
- Vinnof invests in innovative start-ups with a strong potential for growth. Typically, these investments have a high risk profile.
- The guarantee facility offers greater security to banks and credit providers in situations where an entrepreneur would like to invest but is unable to produce sufficient guarantees.
- Win-Win Loans offer tax incentives for private persons to borrow cheaply to starting enterprises.
- PMV-sme also invests in life sciences.

