
Annual Report 2024: National Promotional Institution
23 mei 2025
December 13, 2023
2 minutes
On December 12, 65 leading organizations gathered to sign Code-V, a collaborative initiative aimed at improving the entrepreneurial climate for women. The strength of this initiative lies in the collaboration between government, financial institutions, and advocacy organizations. Invest-NL is proud to join Code-V in supporting female entrepreneurship in the Netherlands.
Chantal Korteweg of ABN AMRO, the initiator of the project, remarked, “Achieving equal opportunities requires a collective approach. The partners involved share a commitment to stimulate female entrepreneurship, remove barriers, and focus on equal entrepreneurial opportunities.” A similar partnership in the United Kingdom, the Investing in Women Code, has already achieved significant success, leading to a noticeable increase in funding for female entrepreneurs.
Jellie Banga, board member of Invest-NL, stated, “By signing Code-V, we commit ourselves to structural change in supporting female entrepreneurship in the Netherlands, within our roles and capabilities. This initiative is not only about access to financing but about creating a robust ecosystem where female entrepreneurs can thrive and innovation takes the lead. Code-V is more than a commitment between parties; it is a promise to future generations that equality and inclusivity are not just ideals, but the standard we strive for. We are proud to be part of this movement and are dedicated to fulfilling this promise.