Partners

In its activities, FMO actively looks for cooperation with local, international and Dutch partners. FMO places great importance on partnerships. Thanks to an extensive partner network, built up over some 30 years, FMO has gathered a large amount of knowledge of both countries and sectors. Equipped with this, we have deeply rooted ourselves in our countries of operation. Cooperation with partners also puts us in the position to mobilize considerably more capital than we could provide alone. Moreover, partnerships contribute to cost efficiency and the spread of risks.

The build-up of an effective partner network requires substantial investment in terms of time, money and knowledge. The sustainability of the network is dependent on the reliability and quality of the partners. Therefore FMO is very discerning and selective in its partner choices.

Three types of partners
FMO distinguishes between three types of partners.

Local partners:
FMO has anextensive network of local banks and private equity funds in the countries where we invest. This puts us in the position to make a significant contribution to the development of both the financial sector and micro and small enterprises.

International partners:
International commercial banks and bilateral and multilateral development banks strengthen the bridge between their homelands and emerging markets.

Dutch partners:
FMO is a joint venture of the Dutch State, the large Dutch banks and the Dutch business community. The State is the majority shareholder with 51%. On behalf of the State, FMO acts as the 'investment window' for Dutch businesses that want to invest in and export to emerging markets. The major Dutch banks are our partner in a number of financing activities. FMO also strives to work even more closely with Dutch companies, particularly in supporting their investment activities. Furthermore, we work closely with EVD and Atradius, the two other 'outlets' for Dutch enterprises that (want to) do business in developing countries.