FMO Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank
FMO EUR 13bn portfolio across 85+ countries. Recent African deals: Lula ZAR-denominated facility (Feb 2026 ~USD 21M), Access Bank Nigeria USD 295M syndicate, Dashen Bank Ethiopia USD 40M with BII.
Description
FMO is the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, with a portfolio of EUR 13 billion across 85+ countries, focusing on energy, agribusiness, and financial institutions. Recent African deployments include a ZAR-denominated facility for Lula (approximately USD 21 million in February 2026), participation in a USD 295 million syndicated facility for Access Bank Nigeria, and a USD 40 million joint facility with BII for Dashen Bank Ethiopia. FMO is one of the most active European DFIs in African SME, climate, and women-led business lending.
Focus Sectors
SME, Energy, Agribusiness, Financial Institutions