Sustainable Financing by BIO for SMEs & Green Projects

Sustainable Financing by BIO for SMEs & Green Projects

Hosted by BeLuxCham Vietnam

BeLuxCham Vietnam is pleased to host an exclusive in-person session with BIO – the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries, Belgium’s official Development Finance Institution.

BIO provides long-term, sustainable financing to private sector players in emerging markets. In Vietnam, BIO is actively looking to invest in companies with strong development impact and solid financial foundations—particularly within the agri-food value chain, climate-related sectors, manufacturing, and health equipment.

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with BIO’s investment team and better understand what they look for when financing SMEs and impactful projects in Vietnam.

What You Will Learn

An introduction to the world of Development Finance
BIO’s investment criteria and how they apply to the Vietnamese market
Key sectors of interest and exclusion principles (aligned with the EDFI exclusion list)
Expectations in terms of company size, profitability, management experience, and financial transparency
Insights into BIO’s typical ticket sizes (EUR 3M to EUR 10M) and their definition of a qualified SME
What makes a company eligible – and what doesn’t

Who Should Attend

This session is particularly relevant for:

Mid-sized companies with audited financial statements and positive EBITDA
Enterprises with strong local management teams and a track record of operational capacity
Businesses seeking long-term debt financing to scale impact
Project owners in renewable energy, agriculture & food processing, climate-smart manufacturing, or health equipment supply
Sponsors or shareholders looking to structure impactful investments in Vietnam

Please note: BIO does not finance early-stage startups or VC-style ventures and typically works with companies that meet minimum financial and operational thresholds.

Speaker

Eric Van den Bosch

Senior Investment Officer – Private Equity, BIO

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Venue: Workflow D2- 39 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh

Participation Fee

Includes one drink and finger food during the networking session.

BeLuxCham Members: 200,000 VND
DBAV & Eurocham Members: 350,000 VND
Non-members: 500,000 VND

About BIO

BIO is Belgium’s official development finance institution. It provides long-term financing to companies in emerging markets that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development. BIO invests in equity, debt, and funds in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more: https://www.bio-invest.be

Registration

Seats are limited and advance registration is required.