Amsterdam-based Invest-NL, a national financing and development institution, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bpifrance for the next four years.
“Invest-NL has been working closely with other European national promotional institutes (NPIs) since its inception. Both through our joint European organisation European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI) and bilaterally,” says Rinke Zonneveld, CEO of Invest-NL.
The multi-year agreement was signed by Isabelle Bébéar of Bpifrance and Jellie Banga of Invest-NL.
“One of our most important partners and examples is Bpifrance. It is impressive how they have shown that bringing many different activities and financing instruments under one roof creates enormous added value for entrepreneurs. BpiFrance supports all sectors at all stages of life with financing and advice. And has ambitious integrated programmes on themes such as Deep Tech,” adds Rinke Zonneveld.
The agreement: Cooperation and the exchange of knowledge
The agreement has been made about cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and experience, including:
• European cooperation and exchange of knowledge
• Supporting startups, scale-ups, and deep-tech innovations
• Access to and possibly joint events and seminars
• Knowledge of the development of circular economy
• Opportunities for joint investments
In addition to exchanging knowledge and working together in Brussels and Luxembourg, the duo will also work closely together on the themes of circular economy and Deep Tech.
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.
The firm’s long-term approach emphasises societal and environmental benefits, supporting entrepreneurs and technologies that will shape the Netherlands by 2050.
Bpifrance: Public investment bank
Bpifrance is a public investment bank that supports companies from seed to stock market listing, from credit to equity.
It provides finance or investment options tailored to each stage of a company’s development in each location.
The company claims to assist business owners on a long-term basis to foster their growth and competitiveness as a bank partner. Its goal is to promote the expansion of the French economy through fostering entrepreneurial success.
Bpifrance primarily assists SMEs, mid-caps, and big caps that are deemed crucial to the interests of France in terms of the national economy, the territories, or jobs.
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