Development finance institution
Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), also known as Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, is a government agency operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. It assists entrepreneurs, NGOs, knowledge institutions, and policymakers by providing information, advice, funding, and networking opportunities. RVO aims to facilitate sustainable, innovative, and international business ventures, both domestically and abroad. As a limited partner, RVO supports various initiatives, including sustainable business innovations and international development projects.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- TechnologyEnergy and powerHealthcareAgriculture and foodSMEs
- Stages and strategies
- SeedGrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
- Borski Fund Seed Capital BV
- Brightlands Venture Partners IV
- WISE BCI Seed business angel fonds
- Brightlands Agrifood Ventures
- Slingshot Early Growth Fund
- Slingshot Growth Fund
- 4impact Fund II
- Ankur Capital Fund III
- Cottonwood Technology Fund
- LUMO Rise Fund
- Natural Ventures Netherlands
- ECG Ventures I
- Antler Netherlands Seed Fund BV
- Brightlands Venture Partners Renewable Chemistry Fund B.V.
- CapitalT Seed BV
- Coöperatieve Inzet I U.A.
- Curie Capital 3 B.V.
- Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026