Invest-NL and Invest International join forces

The Dutch (caretaker) government announced today that Invest-NL and Invest International will integrate to form a full-fledged National Promotional Institution. This integration increases the effectiveness of public investments and international cooperation, improves access to financing for entrepreneurs, and strengthens the economic resilience of the Netherlands. The new organisation will become a strategic player that enables innovation and future-oriented growth – with impact both domestically and internationally.

One mission, more capital, more impact

The new institution combines public capital, expertise, and networks, and finances where the market is still insufficiently involved. This is crucial in a world of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The two organisations will collaborate where possible from 2026. Full integration is planned for January 1, 2028, subject to parliamentary approval and European regulations.

For entrepreneurs, this means a National Promotional Institution with more financing options – from venture capital to long-term financing, at all stages of growth both domestically and internationally. Parallel to this, the new organization will continue to work closely with Europe and other governments and development banks.

The Netherlands joins the European frontrunners

With this integration, the Netherlands responds to the broad call from politics, the market, and society for a strong public investor, comparable to National Promotional Institutions in Germany, France, and Denmark. The new National Promotional Institue will become a key player in accelerating societal transitions – such as the energy transition, digitization, and circular economy – and in strengthening strategic autonomy, innovation capacity, and trade relations.

Smart public capital, supplemented by market financing

Until the formal integration in 2028, Invest-NL and Invest International will remain independent organizations. In the meantime, to continue Invest International’s success, the cabinet is allocating €250 million to it from later Invest-NL budgets: €150 million in 2026 and €100 million in 2027. Additionally, efforts are being made to gain access to the capital market in combination with a government guarantee. This way, the organization can grow independently. The cabinet is also examining what financial resources Invest International and Invest-NL will need to meet future financing needs. The cabinet will announce more about this in the fall.

Melanie Maas Geesteranus, CEO Invest International:

“We are building a strong organization that helps entrepreneurs scale internationally and contributes to sustainable global development. This integration increases our impact and global relevance – and gives entrepreneurs even more room to grow.”

Rinke Zonneveld, CEO Invest-NL:

“This integration creates a powerful public investor with better access to capital. By using public capital more intelligently, we create more room for innovation, international growth, and societal impact. An important step for the earning capacity and transition tasks of the Netherlands.”

The period ahead

Until the formal integration, we will continue to operate as two organisations while increasingly aligning our activities. In the meantime, we will continue to serve our clients and partners without interruption or changes. Our collaboration with Invest-NL will happen step by step, with care and attention to continuity.