Investing in a sustainable future
BIO invests in small and medium-sized enterprises, financial institutions, and infrastructure projects, contributing to socio-economic growth in developing countries.
Behind BIO’s investments lies the discreet yet essential role of its external directors: an interview with Bruno Degoy, BIO’s representative on the board of directors of FPM SA in the DRC
Interview with Bruno Degoy, BIO’s representative on the board of directors of FPM SA in the DRC
From experience to impact: Pieter Verhelst takes the helm of BIO’s Board
This summer, Pieter Verhelst was appointed President of BIO’s Board of Directors, which oversees BIO’s mandate, strategic direction, and investment decisions.
In numbers
2025 was an exceptional year for BIO, with €235 million in new financing approved across 30 projects. This represents a 25% increase in approvals compared to the previous year and the highest level of net approvals since 2019.
BIO's portfolio companies supported approximately 388,000 direct jobs and an estimated 10 million indirect jobs by the end of 2024.
Gender equality remained a key priority in 2025. 57% of BIO's investments in 2024-25 contributed to gender equality, significantly exceeding the 40% target.