Audrey Sim
Manager, Functional Workshop & Events Membership Affairs
03-9235 1912 audrey.sim@malaysia.ahk.de
ImpactConnect: Unlock Financing for German Investments in Malaysia
MGCC is pleased to invite you to an exclusive workshop introducing ImpactConnect, a German government-funded financing program implemented by DEG (a subsidiary of KfW). This program offers lean, unsecured loans to support German companies investing in Malaysia.
Why Attend?
ImpactConnect offers:
- Loan amounts from EUR 750,000 to EUR 5 million
- Fixed interest rates, with reductions for projects with positive impact (e.g. carbon reduction, better jobs, female empowerment)
- Flexible terms of 3–7 years
- No collateral or parent guarantee required
- No due diligence or commitment fees
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction by MGCC (3 mins)
- Presentation of the ImpactConnect Finance Program by DEG (20 mins)
Speaker: Marie-Christine Schon, Senior Analyst, DEG
Marie-Christine is part of DEG’s ImpactConnect team and has presented the program across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and Africa. She brings deep expertise in development finance and impact-driven investment strategies. - Case Study Presentation by PwC Malaysia (7 mins)
Speaker: Patrick Oliver Ziechmann, Partner, PwC Malaysia
Patrick leads PwC’s Business Restructuring Services in Kuala Lumpur and has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, transformation, and M&A. He is currently on secondment to Southeast Asia, supporting German clients in the region. - Q&A Session (15–30 mins)
Who Should Attend?
German companies with existing or planned subsidiaries in Malaysia seeking financing for expansion or new investments. Please note that funding is restricted to established enterprises; startups are not eligible at this stage.
