PwC’s survey estimates that by 2020 the capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises will amount to €13bn which requires approximately €7bn of equity and “soft” financing. About €9bn will have to be refinanced from banks to give impetus to fatigued SMEs.
A 3-pillar strategy to reinforce SME funding must be designed:
Director, Internal Firm Services, Marketing & Communications, Athens, PwC Greece