Invest-NL and Invest International to merge into the Netherlands’ first national promotional institution

To accelerate the Dutch economy and sharpen the country’s international competitiveness, the Dutch (caretaker) government announced that Invest-NL and Invest International will merge to form a full-fledged National Promotional Institution (NPI).

This integration makes public investments and international cooperation more effective, improves financing access for entrepreneurs, and strengthens the Netherlands’ economic resilience.

The new organisation will play a key role in driving innovation and growth, benefiting both the country and the world.

Uniting capital and expertise under one roof

The new institution combines public capital, expertise, networks, and finances where the market is still insufficiently involved.

This is crucial in a world of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The two organisations will collaborate where possible from 2026.

Full integration is planned for January 1, 2028, pending parliamentary approval and compliance with European regulations. 

For Dutch entrepreneurs, this merger means a National Promotional Institution with more financing options, ranging from venture capital to long-term financing, at all stages of growth, both domestically and internationally.

With this decision, the Netherlands is positioning itself alongside European peers like Germany, France, and Denmark, all of which already operate robust National Promotional Institutions.

The new National Promotional Institute will become a key player in accelerating societal transitions, such as the energy transition, digitisation, and circular economy and in strengthening strategic autonomy, innovation capacity, and trade relations. 

Until the formal integration in 2028, Invest-NL and Invest International will remain independent organisations.

In the meantime, to continue Invest International’s success, the cabinet is allocating €250M to it from later Invest-NL budgets: €150M in 2026 and €100M in 2027.

Additionally, preparations are underway to secure access to capital markets with the backing of government guarantees, giving the organisation room to grow independently even before formal unification.

The cabinet is also examining what financial resources Invest International and Invest-NL will need to meet future financing needs. The cabinet will announce more about this in the fall. 

Invest International: Focus on Dutch solutions for global challenges

Based out of The Hague, Invest International supports Dutch solutions that address global challenges through strategic investment and project development.

By combining innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, the organisation works with businesses, governments, and investors to finance initiatives that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help build sustainable markets for the future.

Melanie Maas Geesteranus, CEO of Invest International, says, “We are building a strong organisation that helps entrepreneurs scale internationally and contributes to sustainable global development. This integration increases our impact and global relevance – and gives entrepreneurs even more room to grow.” 

Invest-NL: Focused on driving sustainability and innovation

Founded in 2020, Invest-NL is an impact investment firm focused on driving sustainability and innovation in the Netherlands.

The firm finances visionary entrepreneurs and projects that contribute to the future economy, aiming for both impact and financial returns. 

The firm takes responsible risks, leverages European funds, and works collaboratively to make ambitious projects feasible. 

Rinke Zonneveld, CEO of Invest-NL, says, “This integration creates a powerful public investor with better access to capital. By using public capital more intelligently, we create more room for innovation, international growth, and societal impact. An important step for the earning capacity and transition tasks of the Netherlands.”