FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank

Given the lack of content moderation & polarizing environment fostered on X, we see that this platform increasingly no longer aligns with our values, so we will no longer be active here. You can find us on LinkedIn (bit.ly/FMO-LI) & Bluesky (bit.ly/FMO-Bluesky).

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What companies and projects does FMO invest in? We've just published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported November 2024. Read it here: fmo.nl/news-detail/5d… #ImpactInvesting #PioneerDevelopScale #DevelopmentFinance

It's been over 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. What's life like for those working tirelessly to maintain Ukraine's agricultural production? We interview Kees Huizinga of Kischenzi Farms to find out. ➡️ future-minded.fmo.nl/future-proof-a…

Thriving forests are essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C. 1.6 billion people also depend on forests for their livelihoods 🌳 That's why we've announced £239m to help protect and restore forests – supporting people and the planet. #UKatCOP29 More 👉

What companies and projects does FMO invest in? We've published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported in October 2024. Read it here: fmo.nl/news-detail/1e… #ImpactInvesting #PioneerDevelopScale #DevelopmentFinance

What role can banks play in financing #CleanCooking #carbon projects? Find out at CCA's #webinar on 14 November, when representatives @StandardBankZA, @Coopbankenya, @FMO_development, @BIXCap, and @BurnMfg share their experiences. Register here ⬇️ ow.ly/sLi950U3Csz

If you're attending #COP29, join this session on sustainable food systems, where our CEO Michael Jongeneel will be delivering the keynote speech.

What companies and projects does FMO invest in? We've just published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported in September 2024. Read it here: fmo.nl/news-detail/1e… #ImpactInvesting #PioneerDevelopScale #DevelopmentFinance

#GlobalGateway: Today, EU & partners sign three 🆕#EFSD guarantee agreements to boost sustainable investments in: 🌲Climate mitigation & adaptation programmes 📈Job creation initiatives, especially for women & youth For people & the planet. More 👉 europa.eu/!6w74nJ

What companies and projects does FMO invest in? We've just published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported in August 2024. Read it here: fmo.nl/news-detail/bf… #ImpactInvesting #PioneerDevelopScale #DevelopmentFinance

What companies and projects does FMO invest in? We've just published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported July 2024. Read it here: bit.ly/FMO-MTO-July #ImpactInvesting #PioneerDevelopScale #DevelopmentFinance

What companies and projects does FMO invest in? 🌍 We've just published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported in June 2024. Read it here: bit.ly/FMO-MTO-June

We've arranged our largest syndication ever for $295 mln to our long-term partner @myaccessbank in #Nigeria🇳🇬, alongside 8 other impact investors. The funding will provide crucial capital to SMEs, including those led by women & youth. ➡️bit.ly/FMO-AccessBank

A focus on low-income populations can exist alongside gender-lens investing and other areas within the #ImpactInvesting landscape, and this can be complementary! Read more in @IFC_org, @FMO_development & @BritishIntInv’s #InclusiveBusiness Investing Guide: wrld.bg/FSai50Sywbl

We've signed a $25 mln NASIRA guarantee agreement with Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank Limited, which will help @myFCMB expand its funding to agricultural, youth, and women-owned SMEs without requiring collateral. 👉 bit.ly/NASIRA-FCMB

🦐 Taprobane Seafoods’ Erukkalampidy  #shrimp farm has become Sri Lanka’s first to achieve ASC certification. They collaborated with @fmo_development, a Dutch entrepreneurial development bank to obtain it. Read more about their inspiring story here 👉 bit.ly/3VVjBog

A new publication from the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA), our #marketcreation intiative we run with @BritishIntInv, explores how DFIS are investing in frontier markets in Africa 🌍 Read it here: fmo.nl/dfi-investment…

What companies and projects does FMO invest in? We've just published our Monthly Transaction Overview so you can read more about which #projects we supported in May 2024. Read it here: fmo.nl/news-detail/a5… #PioneerDevelopScale #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance