FOM - Fund for Emerging Markets
The Fund for Emerging Markets (FOM) is a programme by FMO, the Netherlands Development Finance Company.
FOM stimulates Dutch investments in emerging markets through favourable financing schemes. Dutch investors can apply to FOM for medium to long-term financing for investment in foreign daughter companies or joint ventures with foreign partners.
Depending on the project, the form of the FOM participation varies. FOM can provide guarantees, loans, subordinated loans or equity financing.
For loans, the interest rates are based on market rates. FOM offers loans for maximum EUR 5 million, for 3 to 12 years with a grace period of up to 3 years.
When providing equity FMO normally takes a minority interest and subscribes to between 10% and 35% of a private sector company’s equity, or an investment of EUR 3 to 5 million. The average commitment is 5 years.
Next to FOM, FMO provides other forms of financing as well via its network of international financial institutions and banks (seed money, mezzanine financing, capacity development).
For more information on all FMO programmes, see the website of FMO.
Please contact us for a free assessment to find out whether your business plan may qualify for FOM funding.
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