FMO (Netherlands)

FMO is the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, majority-owned by the Dutch government, that provides risk capital to private-sector businesses in developing and emerging markets. It acts as a climate and development finance institution, channelling long-term debt, equity, and guarantees to sectors that drive sustainable economic growth and energy transition.

FMO's mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build a better world by financing businesses in emerging markets. Its climate focus centres on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green finance, with a commitment to align its full portfolio with the Paris Agreement and net-zero targets.

FMO operates in India through its global emerging-markets mandate, partnering with local financial institutions, NBFCs, and project developers rather than maintaining a large on-ground office. India is a priority market for renewable energy and financial-inclusion financing. FMO channels capital via direct project finance, on-lending through Indian banks, and co-financing with multilateral partners.

Roles are shown generally — verify the current appointees on the agency's own site.

• Renewable energy & energy transition
• Green & climate finance
• Financial institutions & inclusive finance
• Agribusiness & food security
• Infrastructure & private-equity funds

• Long-term concessional and senior loans
• Equity and quasi-equity investments
• Guarantees and first-loss risk cover
• Green bonds and structured finance

Developers, NBFCs, and CXOs can approach FMO directly via its website's project-finance enquiry portal or through co-financing referrals from IFC, ADB, or DEG. Transactions typically require a minimum ticket of USD 10–15 million, strong ESG compliance, and a clear development-impact thesis.