A trusted partner for international growth

Are you struggling to secure the financing you need to grow abroad? That’s where we come in. Dutch and Dutch-linked businesses looking to expand into foreign markets turn to us when other financing options aren’t available. Where others see obstacles, we see opportunities. Whether you’re a start-up or a mature business, you can rely on our support at every stage of your project or business cycle. We also collaborate with governments to address local infrastructure needs, connecting those needs with Dutch knowledge and expertise. 

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We fill a financing gap

We finance Dutch businesses

Our tailor-made solutions bridge financing gaps for Dutch and Dutch-linked businesses with international growth ambitions.

We support public infrastructure

We combine development funding with our finance solutions to support governments with local infrastructure needs.

We extend Dutch expertise

We focus on sectors in which Dutch businesses can make a big difference to people and the planet: energy; water and infrastructure; agri-food; health; and manufacturing.

Helping Dutch businesses realise their vision abroad

Dutch entrepreneurship, knowledge, and expertise have much to offer in today’s rapidly changing world, which is continuously faced with new challenges.

We ensure that ambitious businesses have opportunities in markets that are typically out of reach due to financial barriers or lack of local knowledge. Our finance solutions level the playing field and position businesses to compete on an international scale. 

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Businesses and projects we financed

Cultivating blueberries in Peru for ByBlue
Agri-food

ByBlue: driving sustainable blueberry cultivation in Peru

ByBlue, a specialist in the import, distribution, and development of blueberry varieties, is revolutionizing blueberry farming in Peru. With financing from Invest International, the Dutch SME will establish a sustainable, high-tech blueberry farm in the strategically located Ica Valley to cultivate new types of blueberries.

Data center cables of PAIX.
Manufacturing

Connecting Africa: PAIX boosts essential online services

Africa needs 700 data centres by 2030 to meet the growing demand for digital data and ensure the fast and reliable internet that attracts and creates jobs. Dutch company PAIX (Pan African Internet Exchange Data Centres) brings state-of-the-art cloud and carrier-neutral data centres to the continent, contributing to Africa's digital economy.

wastewater treatment plant
Water & Infrastructure

Clean Waters Ahead: Wastewater Solutions with Royal HaskoningDHV

In Vietnam, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and Phu My Town faced severe environmental challenges from untreated wastewater as new residential areas, industrial zones, and sea ports rapidly developed. The extra strain on local infrastructure affected the quality of life for residents and the region’s sustainable development. Invest International, in collaboration with Royal HaskoningDHV and the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Management Board of Civil and Industrial Projects, partnered to address this infrastructure challenge through the construction of the Phu My Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Drainage System.

What's new: The EU’s Global Gateway in action

This strategic investment framework is designed to reshape global development by fostering sustainable, high-quality infrastructure and equal partnerships across key regions. Read more about how Invest International contributes through the TeamNL and Team Europe approach, showcasing several Global Gateway projects.

Their pragmatic approach and network of contacts make Invest International a valuable business partner.

Evert van der Wel

Finance Manager - Van der Knaap

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