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Who we are

As the business development bank of the Federal State of Berlin, we work every day to make our city an even better place to live. Berlin is more than just part of our name, it is our home and our destiny.

As one of 16 federal business development institutions, we do not compete but actively cooperate with other banks. This means that support and development are at the core of our mission.

What we stand for

In addition to promoting Berlin’s economy, housing and urban development, we are involved in a variety of economic and social projects in the city. In this way, we are helping Berlin on the path to a sustainable future.

The big issues of our time are sustainability and digitalisation. That is why our support programmes aim to make the city fit for the future, to promote economic innovation and, above all, to ensure sufficient affordable housing. Our top priority is to use our resources efficiently and to act sustainably – under the motto #jetztfürberlin.

Dr. Hinrich Holm

Chairman of the Board of IBB
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IBB’s latest reports and figures

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IBB Annual report

IBB’s annual report contains all important figures, data and facts for the 2024 financial year.

IBB Jahresabschluss und Lagebericht 2024 (PDF) (in German only)

IBB Wohnungsmarktbericht 2024

2024 IBB Housing Market Report

Our annual analysis assesses the housing market in the capital city.

IBB Housing Market Report 2024, Summary (PDF)

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Sustainability in the IBB Group

Discover how the IBB Group lives sustainability - from ESG targets to reporting and guidelines to specific programmes.

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All IBB financial reports

Discover more facts and figures about Berlin’s business development bank and what we have achieved in the respective financial years.

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IBB’s corporate governance

We are part of the IBB Group and subject to the Law Establishing Investitionsbank Berlin as an Incorporated Institution under Public Law (IBBG, Investitionsbankgesetz). This provides the basis for both our organisational structure and IBB’s governing bodies.

We are part of the IBB Group

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Since 2021, we have been part of the IBB Group, which was created through the restructuring of IBB and the establishment of IBB Unternehmensverwaltung (IBB UV).

Our history

The history of Investitionsbank Berlin is closely linked to the history of Berlin. The company’s history spans from the overcoming of housing shortages in the 1920s to measures designed to compensate for structural shortcomings after German reunification to financial business support measures in the 21st century.

Year  
1924 Established as Wohnungsfürsorgegesellschaft Berlin mbH in order to finance housing in Berlin
1937 Conversion to Wohnungsbau-Kreditanstalt of the Reich's capital city of Berlin (as an incorporated institution of the municipal administration)
1965 Conversion to Wohnungsbau-Kreditanstalt Berlin as an institution under public law. Wohnungsbau-Kreditanstalt Berlin becomes a capital collection unit for loans pursuant to section 17 of the Law Promoting the Berlin Economy in Order to Support and Subsidise Housing Construction in Berlin.
1993 Conversion to Investitionsbank Berlin and addition of the business development and subsidy portfolio; integration into Landesbank Berlin as an economically and organisationally independent division.
2004 Demerger from Landesbank Berlin and establishment as the independent institution of Investitionsbank Berlin under public law with public-sector responsibility and the refinancing guarantee of the Federal Land of Berlin
2021 IBB Unternehmensverwaltung Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts (IBB UV) is established by law by the Federal State of Berlin. As the parent company of the group, IBB UV is the owner of IBB and for its part is wholly owned by the Federal State of Berlin. All of IBB’s equity investments are transferred to IBB UV.

Our mission statement

Our mission statement captures the core values of the IBB Group. It describes our ethos, our self-understanding, and our ambitions as a development bank. With a clear vision and a concrete mission, we take responsibility for Berlin – today and in the future.

Our values

  • Zwei Frauen beim Austausch mit Umzugskartons, überlagert von einem gelben Kreis mit Handschlag-Symbol für den Leitbild-Wert Vertrauen.

    We focus on commitment and transparency in our internal collaboration and for our customers. With strong partnerships and clear communication, we provide reliable direction.

  • Drei Personen arbeiten gemeinsaman einem Laptop; darüber ein blaues Symbol mit Glühbirn als Zeichen für den Leitbild-Wert Kompetenz.

    Policymakers can rely on the expertise of the IBB Group wherever and whenever needed. Professionalism and the highest quality are the foundation for our products.

  • Mehrere Personen sitzen gemeinsam an einem Tisch im Gespräch; darüber ein roter Kresi mit dem Sysmbol für Zusammenarbeit und den Leitbild-Wert Miteinander.

    At the IBB Group, we treat each other with respect, as equals, embracing a team spirit. Our diversity brings different experiences and perspectives that help us to progress.

  • Moderne Wohngebäude am Wasser mit viel Grün, überlagert von einem gelben Kreis mit Treppe un Zielfähnchen als Symbol für den Leitbild-Wert Offenheit.

    We see the new as an opportunity, we are constantly learning and questioning routines. With courage and flexibility, we are developing digitalisation and innovation in promotional business for the world of the tomorrow.

  • Leitbild-Wert Leidenschaft: zwei Personen im Gespräch in einem Café, überlagert von einem roten Kreis mit Brandenburger-Tor-Symbil als Hinweis auf Berlin.

    We are committed to our work each and every day. We are determined to help make Berlin an even better place to live and are proud of what we can achieve together.

  • Stadtstraße mit Bäumen und Passanten, überlagert von einem grünen Kreis mit Hand-undPflanze-Symbol für den Leitbild-Wert Verantwortung.

    We make informed decisions and defend them as individuals and as a team. This is how we are supporting the sustainable transformation of the IBB Group and our city while making efficient use of public funds.

IBB’s co-operation and network

We work hand in hand with competent partners and Internet portals. Our ties with reliable financing institutes and close co-operation within the scope of the Berlin location management programme ensure optimum financing. In this way, our offers can help attract new companies to Berlin, promote successful investment and create jobs.

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