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𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 We're proud to mark the official closure of the Upper East Water Supply project in Ghana, an initiative that has transformed the lives of residents in the Upper East region, by providing safe drinking water to around 400,000 people living in Navrongo, Bolgatanga, Paga, Bongo and surrounding areas. ✔️ The project is not just about providing safe drinking water. It's also about empowering communities, particularly women and girls, who no longer have to spend hours each day fetching water from distant sources. With this time saved, they can now focus on education, economic activities, and more, driving forward gender equality and community development. ✔️ This milestone is a testament to what we can achieve when governments, the private sector, and local communities unite for a common cause. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🔹Construction of new water treatment plant in Tono with a total capacity of 20,500 m3/daily. 🔹Upgrade of the existing water treatment plant in Vea to a total capacity of 5,000 m3/daily. 🔹Construction of 2 new water reservoirs with a total capacity of 1,000 m3. 🔹Installation of 310 km of transmission lines. 🔹Installation of 110 km of distribution network. 🔹Installation of 15,600 household connections and 400 standpipes. A huge thank you to Ministry of Finance of Ghana, Ghana Water Company Ltd., Denys Engineers and Contractors BV, ING as co-financier, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana And to Annelies De Beule, Bart Degrauwe, Fethi Can Erdem, Omar Haggag and all others who contributed to making this vision a reality and celebrated the final closing with us in the Hague. With a special nod to the personal connection of Francis Danti Kotia, Ghana's Ambassador to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, whose home region benefits from this project that started more than 10 years ago. And to our CEO a.i. Hans Docter who was Ambassador to Ghana when the project started. Here's to a future where access to safe water is no longer a challenge, but a right💧

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗳𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝘆𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 We congratulate Delft Imaging on winning the prestigious Oryx Prize awarded by Het Financieele Dagblad for fastest-growing company! At Invest International we are honored to support them through strategic financing. Our focus is on backing high-impact companies with a clear mission to drive positive change across the globe. 𝗔𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 🩺Delft Imaging is making a significant impact on global health by developing portable X-ray machines to combat tuberculosis. In Ghana, their groundbreaking project has made TB screening more accessible to broader populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we co-funded their cloud-based COVID screening tool, which proved invaluable worldwide.  🚼 Currently, we are collaborating with Population Services International (PSI) in Uganda to introduce Delft Imaging’s AI-based Babychecker solution on the PSI VIYA platform. Babychecker is an artificial intelligence based tool to identify high risk pregnancies. #financing #InvestInternational #healthcare #drivingchange #DelftImaging #babychecker

🔬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 We’re proud to announce that Invest International is investing €10 million in Forbion's BioEconomy Fund, a cutting-edge fund that focuses on sustainable biotechnology in food and materials that work to improve the health of the planet. Our commitment ensures a strong Dutch biotech presence in Europe, helping Dutch companies scale proven technologies beyond the Netherlands. About Forbion’s BioEconomy Fund: Forbion is a frontrunner in European biotech. With its bioeconomy fund, Forbion is expanding its focus investing in innovative biotech in the subsectors food and sustainable materials. This includes groundbreaking technologies such as biopesticides and plastic-eating enzymes. By backing startups with proven technologies ready to scale, Forbion is driving transformative solutions across Europe and the US. Also joining the fund is Invest-NL, contributing €7.5 million to driving domestic innovations within the Netherlands. We thank our colleagues at Invest-NL for the good cooperation on this investment. Why this matters: 🌾 Supporting our focus on key sectors like Agri-Food and Sustainable Manufacturing, where Dutch expertise can help transform food systems, reduce waste, and advance circular economies. 🌍 Strengthening international ventures, helping innovative Dutch businesses access markets beyond the Netherlands and scale up their impact. 🤝 Attracting further interest from impact investors, showcasing how collaboration in financing can accelerate sustainable development. #bioeconomy #sustainableinvesting #dutchinnovation 

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗮: 𝗔 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Invest International continues to build its portfolio in the green hydrogen sector. During the European Hydrogen Week in Brussels we have partnered with Madoqua to sign an investment contract for the MadoquaPower2X project, a cutting-edge green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Portugal. ✅ This collaboration emphasizes the crucial role green hydrogen will play in achieving a fossil-free future. Madoqua Power2X is a winner of the first ever EU Hydrogen auction under the European Hydrogen Bank. Our investment is therefore a true Team Europe effort, paving the way for project realization. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲? - Phase 1 of the project is set to reduce CO2 emissions by 450,000 tonnes annually, marking a major step toward reducing Europe's dependence on fossil fuels. With an investment of €1 million in the design phase, Invest International is helping bridge the gap for this nascent industry, where high risks and costs often prevent traditional financing from stepping in. 𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁: 🔹 Madoqua’s green hydrogen facility will be built in Sines, Portugal. 🔹The 500 MW electrolyser and ammonia production with first ammonia deliveries expected by 2029. 🔹Collaboration with Power2X & Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners highlights the power of European partnerships. 🔹This project is a major step forward in scaling renewable energy solutions. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Hans Docter, CEO a.i. of Invest International: “By investing in Madoqua, we’re contributing to Europe’s energy transition strategy and fostering the import of green hydrogen to the Netherlands, with Rotterdam as a key transit hub. This investment boosts the entire European hydrogen supply chain, creating 3,000 indirect jobs during construction and 115 direct, highly skilled jobs once operational.” 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 The MadoquaPower2X project is supported by the European Hydrogen Bank, which aims to scale up renewable hydrogen production in the European Union This partnership is one of the six winning projects of the 2024 European Hydrogen Bank auction—a clear demonstration of how European initiatives are driving the energy transition. Clean Hydrogen Partnership - Ruud Kempener - Maciej Ciszewski - Johanna Schiele #EUH2Week #greenhydrogen #InvestInternational #financing

🌍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐃𝐅 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 Today, Invest International has signed a €10 million financing agreement with the Organic Development Finance (ODF) Fund to support organic agriculture in emerging countries. This fund, managed by FOUNT.eu and founded by Tradin Organic, strengthens local supply chains and connects promising organic enterprises to international markets. Our participation in this fund serves as a model to attract additional impact investors, showcasing how market-driven financing—rooted in collaboration and synergy—can multiply sustainable development efforts.  Key benefits of this fund include: 🌱Supporting our focus on the Agri-Food sector, driving growth and innovation in organic farming.  🌍 Fostering sustainable agricultural practices that drive environmental and social impact globally.  ✨ Bringing value back to the Dutch economy by supporting organic trade and positioning the Netherlands as a hub for sustainable imports. Read more about how this collaboration is driving positive change: https://lnkd.in/e72gfFe2 #Sustainableagriculture #Organicagriculture #Impactinvesting

🎉 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤 We are thrilled to share that yesterday, Invest International, together with Access Bank Plc, celebrated two key milestones in Lagos, Nigeria: the appointment of Nene Barry as the permanent Dutch Desk Manager and the announcement of a new financing facility. This partnership is dedicated to providing tailored financial support and local expertise for Dutch companies expanding into Africa’s largest economy. With Nene Barry now leading the Dutch Desk on the ground in Lagos, we are reinforcing our commitment to helping Dutch entrepreneurs access both local and international financing opportunities. From project financing to opening local bank accounts, the Dutch Desk offers comprehensive support for Dutch SMEs. 💡Why this matters: 🌍 The Dutch Desk connects Dutch businesses to local financing solutions, facilitating growth in Nigeria’s vibrant market.  🤝 A strong collaboration with Access Bank, combining international and local expertise for tailored financial services.  🚀 Expanding opportunities across key sectors like Agri-Food, Infrastructure, Energy, and Healthcare. Read more about this milestone and how the Dutch Desk is paving the way for impactful growth in Nigeria in the full article linked in the comments. 👇

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 In the week of the Day of the Entrepreneur (Dag van de Ondernemer), an initiative of MKB-Nederland, we're reminded of the critical role entrepreneurs and SMEs play in shaping the future of the Dutch economy.  At Invest International, we’ve had the privilege of supporting Dutch companies in their global journey for the past three years, providing investment loans, export financing, equity and project financing 🚀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 As of September 2024, we've committed a total of €741 million to help startups, established SMEs, and larger companies expand their reach internationally. The demand for financing is higher than ever, and our mission is to ensure that Dutch SMEs can continue to thrive, even in the face of increasingly complex global financial landscapes. That’s why we are happy to learn the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) launches the SME Financing Guide this Saturday, November 16 on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Hans Docter CEO a.i. of Invest International highlights the challenges SMEs face, noting, ❝International financial transactions are becoming more complex while the demand for financing for expansion and exports is only increasing.❞ This is why accessible financing remains a key priority, both on the political agenda and in our day-to-day work. ➡️ The continued focus on entrepreneurship and SME support in both Dutch and European policy is encouraging. As we look to the future, we remain fully committed to empowering entrepreneurs as the backbone of our economy, driving growth and innovation across borders. #DutchEntrepreneurs #mkb #smes #financing #InvestInternational

🌱 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 At the recent World Food Day event by Netherlands Food Partnership, Invest International co-hosted a session on how strategic financing can accelerate food system transformation. Joined by experts from Wageningen University & Research and Rabo Partnerships, the session explored innovative approaches to financing sustainable food solutions. The session also featured a panel discussion between our clients PeelPioneers - a #FoodTech500 company and PrimeJack®️ & FiberFoods, alongside our own Raymond Beimers, Head of AgriFood. The panel focused on real-world challenges and opportunities in scaling sustainable food innovations, with insights on how targeted financing can help bridge gaps in the market. Read the full article capturing the key takeaways from the event, including the importance of building new value chains, the critical role of partnerships, and the financial hurdles companies face when scaling up. Learn how our clients are navigating these challenges and how Invest International is stepping in to support their growth. Find the full article in the link in the comments. 👇 

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Invest International has successfully closed a transaction providing a shortfall guarantee to Rabobank in support of the Dutch company Nedstar, a fast-growing Dutch commodity trading company headquartered in Amsterdam. Through our collaboration with Rabobank, this guarantee will support Nedstar’s expansion, creating direct and indirect jobs in the Netherlands and increasing its global sales across 70+ countries 📈   𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Nedstar, a leader in sourcing and supplying bulk ethanol, is making waves by challenging traditional industry practices with sustainable and innovative solutions. With this backing, we’re enabling their continued growth while contributing to global economic development, particularly in emerging markets. ✅ At Invest International, we’re committed to empowering Dutch companies to grow while helping them navigate their ESG responsibilities, ensuring long-term, sustainable impact, also in industries that might not traditionally align with sustainability goals. The shortfall guarantee has been funded through the Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF). 📷 Signing of the transaction at Invest Internationals offices. #Nedstar #InvestInternational #Rabobank #financing

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: 𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 The recently opened Beira General Hospital by Mozambican president Felipe Nyusi is now serving over 770,000 people from Beira and neighboring districts, marking a huge leap forward for the region. The hospital, funded by Invest International through the ORIO-program in collaboration with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is a key part of Mozambique's Primary Health Care strategy 🩺 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 Dutch companies like AMPC International Health Consultants and CEDI Europe played a crucial role in designing the project and delivering high-end medical equipment, helping the hospital to provide the best care possible. As Mozambique's most advanced hospital, it provides cutting-edge medical services and state-of-the-art facilities, including: 🔹 300 beds and a skilled team of 390 professionals  🔹 Maternity, neonatal, emergency, and trauma care  🔹 Treatment for endemic diseases like HIV, TB, malaria, and cholera  🔹 Training for local health professionals   We are proud to be part of a project that will make a real difference by improving access to quality care, reducing mortality rates, and providing a healthier future for communities in the Sofala Province. We thank Adelina Dumangane and Pierre KEMPF of AFD and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mozambique for their support. And, our colleagues Koen Berentsen Thandiwe Mutua and Charlotte Swart for taking this important project forward. Read more on our website ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e28hSDvs #Healthcare #Mozambique #BeiraHospital #InvestInternational