FMO

FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, plays a significant role in supporting the private sector in developing countries and emerging markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 1970 through a partnership between the Dutch government and various financial institutions, FMO focuses on providing loans, equity, and other investment activities. Its investment portfolio is diversified, with key sectors including financial institutions, energy, agribusiness, food and water, and private equity. By fostering sustainable economic growth, FMO aims to create a positive impact in the regions it serves.

Yvonne Bakkum

Managing Director/CEO, FMO Investment Management

Linda Broekhuizen

Chief Investment Officer

Jaap Reinking

Director Private Equity

Jurgen Rigterink

Chief Executive Officer

Erik Smeets

Investment Manager - Debt

Past deals in Thailand

Validus

Series B in 2020
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.

Validus

Series B in 2019
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.