Hiventures - Portfolio SME Capital Financing 2019

Family businesses represent 60% of the Hungarian SME sector, and the change of generation is becoming an increasingly urgent issue for these companies. Succession is critical not just for the individual businesses but also for the national economy, as these strong and durable enterprises founded around the time of Hungary's democratic transition form the backbone of the country's economy. We are seeing the beginning of the first change of generation in Hungary, but we can already learn a lot from the experiences: what practical challenges the process entails, how these can be overcome, and what new opportunities arise during the process.

The Hungarian SME sector is highly fragmented, with the ratio of small businesses significantly higher than in developed countries. As a result of the current structure, SMEs do not benefit from economies of scale, which adversely affects their competitiveness. Therefore, we will look at the issue of unlocking the potential in economies of scale and increasing competitiveness by supporting mergers and acquisitions - not just for SMEs but also from the viewpoint of big corporations.

Domestic SMEs account for just 20% of Hungary's exports. Conquering foreign markets or expanding through acquisitions are not typical activities in this sector. What synergies can come into play when investing capital abroad, and how could the domestic SME sector and the entire Hungarian economy profit from this? We will demonstrate the microeconomic and macroeconomic benefits of foreign expansion using genuine Hungarian success stories, while also showing how new opportunities by Hiventures could support this trend.

Entrepreneurs registering for the various tables wil be offered first-hand knowledge in the following topics: Beyond loans: the SME financing constructs of Hiventures; The company sale process, tips and tricks; Trust wealth management; Grants and funding, innovation tenders; The latest tax trends; Inheritance advice