• Development Finance Institution or Donor Agency

FMO's mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build this better world. To that end, FMO invests in businesses, projects and financial institutions, by providing capital, knowledge and networks to support sustainable growth. FMO's strategy is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular: decent work and economic growth (SDG8), reduced inequalities (SDG10) and climate action (SDG13).

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

Organization Programs

Regional Programs: Access to Energy Fund, Building Prospects Fund, Dutch Fund for Climate and Development, MASSIF Fund, Capacity Development Program

  • Investment Instruments

    • Equity
    • Debt
    • Grant
  • Sectors of Focus

    • Green and Renewable Energy
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture
    • Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation
    • Water and Sanitation
    • Circular Economy and Waste Reduction
    • Ecotourism and Conservation
    • Sustainable Forestry and Reforestation
  • Services

    • Invest or provide direct financial support to SGBs or entrepreneurs
    • Provide financial support to entrepreneur-support intermediaries
    • Invest into funds targeting small and growing businesses (SGBs) or entrepreneurs
  • Focus Tech

    • No
  • Focus Population

    • Rural entrepreneurs
    • Youth entrepreneurs
    • Base of the pyramid population
    • Women entrepreneurs