Invest International

Invest International is a Dutch public-private impact investor that provides finance solutions for Dutch and Dutch-linked businesses, as well as partner governments, in foreign markets. Founded in 2021 by the Dutch government and development bank FMO, it was created to fill financing gaps where traditional lenders are unwilling or unable to support international projects. The company positions itself as a bridge between commercial finance and development impact. It backs projects and businesses that can contribute to sustainable economic growth, decent work, and positive social and environmental outcomes, while also supporting the Dutch economy and its international competitiveness. Core Values Impact first : Invest International says impact is at the heart of its investment decisions, and it prioritises projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and measurable benefits for people and the planet. Sustainable growth : The organisation aims to enable sustainable economic growth, decent work, and climate action, while strengthening long-term value creation for the Dutch economy. Partnership and collaboration : It works with businesses, governments, banks, and ecosystem partners to craft tailor-made solutions and bridge financing gaps that no single actor can solve alone. Expertise and pragmatism : Invest International combines financial expertise, sector knowledge, and local market insight to support projects that are commercially sound but too complex or risky for mainstream finance. Unique Aspects Public-private ownership : Invest International is owned by the Dutch Ministry of Finance and FMO, giving it a public mandate with development-finance expertise. Gap-filling mandate : Its core role is to step in when traditional financing routes fail, making it a specialist provider for projects that are otherwise hard to finance. Broad international reach : It supports Dutch and Dutch-linked companies in markets from nearby European countries to more distant destinations such as Vietnam, and also finances partner-government infrastructure needs. Measured portfolio impact : The company reports portfolio-level outcomes such as jobs supported, climate-action contribution, and expected value added to Dutch GDP, underlining its dual economic and development mandate. Named project partnerships : Publicly disclosed projects include support for infrastructure and development initiatives such as the Gaziantep City Hospital PPP in Türkiye and the Tono Drinking Water project in Ghana, showing its role in large cross-border collaborations.