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'𝐍𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐣 𝐛𝐢𝐣 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧' [English below] Een quote uit het artikel in Het Financieele Dagblad gisteren. Daarin licht onze CEO a.i. toe dat Invest International er is om middels financiering de internationale ambities van Nederlandse bedrijven waar te maken. En, dat de vraag naar onze financiering blijft groeien. Met een budget van €1,1 miljard waarmee we destijds startten, waarvan al meer dan €740 miljoen is uitgeleend, vervullen we een belangrijke rol die de grootbanken steeds minder kunnen spelen in het buitenland. Wat betekent dit voor ondernemers? ✅ Wij bieden kansen voor bedrijven die willen uitbreiden in markten zoals Kenia en Nigeria waar we voor lokale financiering samenwerken met KCB Bank Group bank en Access Bank Plc via onze zogenoemde Dutch Desks. We willen soortgelijke desks ook in andere landen tot stand brengen.  ✅ Vooral het mkb dat vaak geen toegang meer heeft tot traditionele financiering, kan bij ons terecht. Juist het mkb - als ruggengraat van de economie - moet op zevenmijlslaarzen vooruit. ✅We moeten er voor zorgen dat Nederlandse bedrijven internationale kansen kunnen pakken, groeien en impact maken, zelfs in een uitdagende economische omgeving. Lees het artikel in het FD voor meer informatie over de plannen: https://lnkd.in/eTMz7T3R "𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝" A quote from yesterday’s article in Het Financieele Dagblad, where our CEO a.i. explains that Invest International is here to realize the international ambitions of Dutch companies through financing and that the demand for our financing continues to grow. With an initial budget of €1.1 billion—of which over €740 million has already been lent out—we are fulfilling an important role that the major banks are increasingly less able to play internationally. What does this mean for entrepreneurs? ✅ We provide opportunities for companies looking to expand in markets like Kenya and Nigeria, where we partner with local financing through KCB Bank Group and Access Bank Plc via our Dutch Desks. We aim to establish similar desks in other countries as well. ✅ Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often no longer have access to traditional financing, can turn to us. SMEs—the backbone of the economy—need to move forward by leaps and bounds. ✅ We ensure that Dutch businesses can seize international opportunities, grow, and make an impact, even in a challenging economic environment. Read the FD article for more details on our plans: https://lnkd.in/eTMz7T3R

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 (𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗦)⚡ Last week, consulting company Pondera hosted a study tour in the Netherlands for Indonesian and Vietnamese government officials, focusing on the pivotal role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in their energy transitions. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 This initiative, supported by the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership showcases a shared commitment to renewable energy innovation. ▶️ At Invest International, we contributed by inviting Dutch company Ampowr to demonstrate their cutting-edge solar & BESS technology and Energy Management System (EMS). Ampowr showed how their smart energy solutions can overcome grid limitations, reduce costs, and even generate revenue through real-time monitoring and energy optimization. 💡 ▶️ Tim Zijderveld highlighted how Invest International supports the development and financing of BESS projects under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in Indonesia and Vietnam. By combining Dutch government backing and contributions from innovative Dutch companies, we’re accelerating the path toward clean energy in Southeast Asia. A lively discussion followed on how the standardization of BESS systems could facilitate more and faster international adoption. Additionally, the Vietnamese delegation showed keen interest in Dutch expertise within the waste management industry, pointing to exciting collaboration opportunities ahead. With support from the Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken #TeamEurope, and the #EUGlobalGateway, we are working together to strengthen renewable energy sectors in Indonesia and Vietnam—driving the global energy transition forward. Dutch businesses, like Ampowr, are leading the way with innovative solutions. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow their impact on international markets! 💪 Learn more on what we can do for your business ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dHhEBfqF #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #InvestInternational #Ampowr 

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 🌍 Today, together with the Netherlands Embassy and Consulate in South Africa, we proudly joined the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Water Lanseria Project (NWL). Supported by €13.5 million in financing from Invest International, this project is being delivered by Dutch exporter Colubris Cleantech and will play a key role in addressing water and sanitation infrastructure shortages in Lanseria. This project kickstarts the development of the Lanseria Smart City development (the first post-apartheid city in South Africa). Key impacts of the project include: 💧 2 million liters of wastewater treated per day, improving water infrastructure for the area  👥 1,800 residents to benefit from improved water access  🏗️ 100 new jobs created during the construction phase  🔧 20 permanent jobs during operations, including plant operators and facility managers  🌍 300KT CO2 saved per year compared to conventional sewage treatment systems  🌿 Support for the Lanseria Smart City initiative, contributing to sustainable development and water solutions We are excited to be part of this important milestone in driving sustainable water infrastructure in South Africa. #Lanseria #Dutchexpertise #Sustainabledevelopment #Wastewatertreatment 

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 💧 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 We are pleased to announce the official inauguration of the Phu My Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Drainage System—a groundbreaking project made possible by the collaboration between Royal HaskoningDHV, Invest International, and the Management Board of Civil and Industrial Projects of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. This is the fourth water project funded by Invest International in Vietnam. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗗𝗛𝗩 Royal HaskoningDHV brought in the Dutch expertise and knowledge with their cutting-edge Carrousel® technology. Thanks to this and the strategic international cooperation, this project will significantly improve public health, protect the environment, and foster sustainable development in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Enhancing the quality of life for 250,000 residents. ✅ This state-of-the-art facility will process up to 30,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily, addressing critical environmental challenges caused by rapid industrial and urban growth in the region. 💧 With €10 million in funding from the Dutch government, facilitated by Invest International, and strong local investment, this initiative is a prime example of how international partnerships can create long-term, impactful solutions for growing communities. From this amount €1 million was used for development by Royal HaskoningDHV, €2 million is committed for operations and maintenance. The inauguration took place in the presence of Hans Docter, CEO a.i. of Invest International, Daniël Stork Consul General of the Netherlands and Thang Doan Manh, Royal HaskoningDHV’s Director Water & Resilience Vietnam. Read more on our website ▶️ https://lnkd.in/exYtVJFX

🚜 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗠𝗮𝗰'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 In honor of World Food Day 2024, we're excited to share our recent interview with Nicolas Grooss, CEO of WelMac (Welgevonden Macadamia), a South African macadamia farm leading the way in regenerative agriculture. 🌱 In the article, Grooss discusses how WelMac has transformed its farming practices—cover cropping, composting, and reducing chemical use—while investing in renewable energy. As today’s theme, Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future, highlights the importance of sustainable food systems, we’re proud to support global efforts to secure a more resilient food future. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eUA96JBm #WorldFoodDay #WFD #regenerativeagriculture

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮: 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 Invest International is expanding its support for Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by launching a new financing hub in Kenya. In collaboration with KCB Bank Group we have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a dedicated Dutch Desk. This initiative will equip Dutch entrepreneurs with tailored financial solutions and expert guidance, making it easier to enter and thrive in one of Africa's fastest-growing markets. With the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya and Netherlands Business Hub Kenya fostering collaborations. 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 As traditional banks reduce their presence in emerging economies, this financing hub, like the one established in Nigeria, fills a critical gap, ensuring that Dutch SMEs can access the funding they need to seize opportunities and thrive in key African markets. Kenya and Nigeria are among the top 5 export markets in Africa for the Netherlands, with immense potential for sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, and technology.     “By partnering with trusted local banks—KCB Bank in Kenya and Access Bank Plc in Nigeria—Invest International is making it easier for Dutch businesses to overcome financial hurdles and succeed in these regions. This move strengthens trade ties and promotes local economic growth, creating a win-win for both Dutch entrepreneurs and the African markets they engage with”, says Hans Docter, interim CEO at Invest International.   Read more on our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7-exC_Q and see what we can do for your business ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gKfBcANe   #DutchBusiness #InternationalExpansion #SMEs #InvestInternational #HealthTradeMission2024 #Kenya

🌍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥: 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 On October 16, 2024, the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) will host the 6th edition of the World Food Day event in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature. In light of this year's World Food Day, we are co-hosting a session with NFP on "𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞." We will delve into financial flows to food systems and how to overcome critical financing gaps that hinder entrepreneurs and businesses from entering the market with their sustainable practices and solutions.   In line with the theme of World Food Day, Invest International is committed to supporting food system transitions across these themes within agri-food:  🌱 Alternative Proteins  🏡 Controlled Environment Agriculture 🌾 Regenerative Agriculture ♻️ Food Waste Transformation 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟒:𝟑𝟎 – 𝟏𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝟏 for an insightful session, featuring contributions from Rabo Partnerships, Netherlands Food Partnership, and Wageningen University & Research. We’ll then dive deep into real-life examples on alternative proteins and food waste transformation with our clients, Ineke Aquarius (Fiber Foods) and Remco van Soest (Peel Pioneers). Our own Raymond Beimers will kick off the session and Suzanne van Tilburg of Rabo Partnerships will be moderating. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭! Go to register form: https://lnkd.in/g2awfB4T #WorldFoodDay #FoodSystemChange #NFP 

🌿𝟒 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: I𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 Invest International and Invest-NL recently hosted "Getting to the Meat of It: Commercial Pathways for Alternative Proteins," bringing together startups, scale-ups, and corporates to explore the challenges of scaling alternative proteins. Here are the top four insights from the event on bringing alternative protein to market successfully: 🌱 Successful partnerships with corporates require alignment in values and goals.  🌱 Strong branding and marketing are essential to breaking into retail.  🌱 Process and product innovation are crucial to staying competitive.  🌱  Hybrid products provide a great opportunity to ease consumers into alternative proteins. Read more about these insights and how to position your alternative protein products for success in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eNkKH3fv A huge thanks to the speakers Wim Hilbrands, Nikolaas Vles, Willem Kuijsten, Corjan van den Berg, Henk (H.J.P.) Schouten, Jasper B. and the teams at Invest International and Invest-NL for making this event a success! 🙌 

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽'𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 Our MidCorp team recently had the opportunity to visit HatchTech Group in the Netherlands to discuss our recent investment in the company supporting their expansion in Ukraine. With the backing of an €8.5 million loan from the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) we manage on behalf of Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken HatchTech is scaling up its production facility, further strengthening its role as a global leader in hatchery technology🥚 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵'𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: ✅ Expanding production capacity to meet growing demand in over 40  countries. ✅ Introducing innovative egg gender-sorting technology, improving animal welfare and reducing waste. ✅ Creating 100+ direct jobs in Ukraine, contributing to local economic growth. ✅ Pioneering solutions that support sustainable food production, resource efficiency, and climate action. CEO of HatchTech Group Tjitze Meter: “Our technological innovations lead to more efficiency and sustainability, though they also showcase an increase in return on investments for our clients. This dual purpose is key to become leading in the market.” Director Private Sector Michiel Slootweg: “Strategic investments like the €8.5 million loan to HatchTech not only foster innovation and sustainability but also have a profound economic and social impact. This expansion strengthens HatchTech’s ability to deliver cutting-edge, animal-friendly technologies and creates meaningful job opportunities, contributing to the economy, local growth and resilience in difficult times in Ukraine." It was an inspiring visit and a reminder of the positive impact that innovative technology and strategic investments can have on global food systems. Read more▶️ https://lnkd.in/ev8wbCXC 𝙏𝙞𝙥! Explore our Funding Advisor tool to uncover the best options for your Dutch business▶️ https://lnkd.in/e9fPUihh #HatchTech #Innovation #FoodTech #EconomicGrowth #DGGF 

🚰 𝟏𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐳𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 Invest International is proud to contribute to the expansion of the water supply system in Nacala, Mozambique. Last Saturday, construction officially began on this $43 million project, set to improve the lives of over 150,000 people across twelve communities in the city of Nacala. In partnership with FIPAG (Fund for Investment and Assets of Water Supply) and The World Bank, Invest International is co-financing the detailed design, construction works, and technical assistance to avoid water losses. The project entails:   💧 Construction of a water intake and treatment plant with a capacity of 25,000 m3 per day. 💧Construction of transmission and distribution network, including pumping stations, water reservoirs, and 6,000 new household connections. 💧 Non- Revenue Water program to prevent commercial and technical water losses. This project reflects Invest International’s commitment to ensure that people around the world have access to decent, affordable public services. We invest in public infrastructure projects and match funding for long-term solutions, and Dutch expertise, with our partner governments’ priorities and needs.  Learn more about how we finance public infrastructure projects here: https://lnkd.in/dGZDmbxi