Investing in Dutch female-led businesses to drive global impact

Female entrepreneurs consistently lead with purpose — and Invest International supports them in turning that purpose into global progress.

What we offer female entrepreneurs

  1. Access to finance: We support female-led businesses facing financing barriers and that contribute to solutions to global challenges.
  2. A strong network: Connections with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and partners through Code-V and our global network.
  3. Expertise and guidance: Sector knowledge and market insights to turn growth ambitions into lasting success.

Proud signatory of Code-V: Investing in female-led growth

Invest International is a proud signatory of Code-V Vrouwelijk Ondernemerschap, a Dutch initiative that strengthens female entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth. By joining Code-V, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting female-led businesses, from startups to companies expanding internationally. Together with more than 100+ partners, including ministries, banks, and financiers, we help close the gender funding gap. Code-V also publishes the annual Code-V Data Report, the first national report on gender-based funding in the Netherlands, tracking progress among signatory organisations. Have a look at Code V’s funding road map here.

Read the 2026 report

Female run companies we've invested in

woman cutting fresh jackfruit
Agri-food

Fiber Foods makes Ugandan jackfruit their plant-based hero

Jackfruit has taken its seat at the plant-based food table. This versatile fruit is quickly becoming a favourite plant-based meat substitute due to its meaty texture and rich nutritional profile. Dutch start-up Fiber Foods recognised an opportunity to innovate by dehydrating jackfruit, unlocking additional nutritional and production efficiency benefits compared to fresh jackfruit. With a loan from the Dutch Good Growth Fund, they will set-up their own dehydrated jackfruit processing facility in Uganda.

Cocoa pod surrounded by glass bottles of Kumasi
Agri-food

From waste to taste: Ghana’s cacao fruit innovation

Kumasi utilizes cacao fruit overlooked by the chocolate industry to craft sweet soft drinks, reducing waste. Farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast benefit, gaining 30 percent more income per kilogram. DGGF start-up pre-financing helped the company in their growth path.

Reach out if you're looking for funding for your female-led business

Mieke Flierhuis

Investment Manager


Mieke.Flierhuis@investinternational.nl