FMO

Overview

FMO is the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, established in 1970, dedicated to fostering sustainable private sector growth in developing and emerging markets. Operating as a commercial entity with a triple-A rating from Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings, FMO manages funds for the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs to maximize the development impact of private sector investments. As of December 2024, the bank's total assets were €11.10 billion (US$12.3 billion), with shareholders' equity of €3.45 billion (US$3.82 billion). FMO's investment strategy focuses on three core sectors: Energy, Financial Institutions, and Agribusiness, Food and Water. The bank provides a range of financial products, including equity financing, loans, trade finance, and credit guarantees, to companies and financial institutions in developing countries. By investing in these sectors, FMO aims to enhance food security, support sustainability, and promote inclusive development. The bank's approach emphasizes high international standards concerning environmental and social responsibility, ensuring that investments contribute positively to local communities and economies. Through its investments, FMO seeks to demonstrate that strong financial returns and positive impact in developing economies can go hand-in-hand. The bank's portfolio includes a diverse range of industries, such as financial services, energy, agribusiness, food and water, infrastructure, housing, healthcare, education, technology, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, retail, real estate, and tourism. FMO's commitment to sustainable development is evident in its support for projects that generate jobs, provide income, and strengthen the private sector in the regions where it operates.

Investment Focus

• Focus on sustainable projects in developing and emerging markets
• Alignment with FMO's sectors of interest: financial institutions, energy, agribusiness, food & water
• Commitment to positive environmental and social impact
• Ability to meet international environmental, social, and governance standards
• Projects that contribute to economic and social development, job creation, and climate action
• Projects must align with FMO's core sectors: Energy, Financial Institutions, and Agribusiness, Food and Water.
• Investments should demonstrate positive environmental and social impact.
• Projects must be located in developing and emerging markets.
• FMO seeks investments that offer both financial returns and development impact.

Portfolio Companies