Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries
Overview
The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is a Development Finance Institution (DFI) founded in 2001 with the Belgian State as its sole shareholder. Its mission is to support a strong private sector in developing and emerging countries to foster sustainable growth and development. BIO invests directly and indirectly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), financial institutions, and infrastructure projects. Its key investment sectors include financial inclusion, agribusiness, renewable energy, and essential infrastructure. The firm provides various financial instruments, including equity, quasi-equity, and loans.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
bio-invest.beInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amartha | Jun 2025 | Debt | - |
| Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries | Mar 2026 | Buyout/LBO | Co-investor |
| Glacier Products Limited | Oct 2025 | Debt | Lead |
| LIMBUA Group | Feb 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Odyssey Energy Solutions | Sep 2026 | Debt | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries based?
Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries is headquartered in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.
When was Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries founded?
Founding year information for Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries have?
Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Amartha, Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries, Glacier Products Limited, LIMBUA Group, Odyssey Energy Solutions.
What was Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries's most recent investment shown here?
Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Odyssey Energy Solutions in 2026.
What sectors does Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries focus on?
Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries focus on?
Stage focus information for Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries is not publicly available.