das Eigenmittel
Translation
equity, own funds, capital resources
Examples
Die Firma braucht mehr Eigenmittel für das Projekt.
The company needs more equity for the project.
Die Bank prüft die Höhe der Eigenmittel.
The bank checks the amount of own funds.
Grammar Patterns
to raise/provide equity ((et4)) Wir müssen 10.000 Euro an Eigenmitteln aufbringen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eigenkapital; Antonyms: Fremdmittel, Fremdkapital
Etymology
Composed of 'eigen' (own) and 'Mittel' (means, funds). Literally means 'own funds'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the money that is your 'own' ('eigen') for a project, as opposed to borrowed funds.