BMI-SBI is a unique semi-public finance institution on federal level active in the co-financing of business ventures by Belgiun private companies abroad. BMI-SBI offers tailor-made solutions taking into consideration the particular needs and risk profile of each individual project. The financial products offered include equity participation, quasi-equity capital as well as long-term loans. Since its creation in 1971, BMI-SBI has invested in over 300 projects in more than 50 countries.

Address: Avenue de Tervurenlaan 168 Box 9, 1150 Brussels
Contact: Mrs. Erna Vandeplas, co-CEO, Mr. Philippe Hermans, co-CEO
Telephone: 32-2-776.01.00
Fax: 32-2-770.66.38
Website: www.bmi-sbi.be

Type of financing: debt, mezzanine, minority equity, shareholder loans, expansion, development, restructuring

Amount of investments: < €1 million, €1 - €5 million

Type of firm: financial institution, corporate investor, government

preferred industry: agriculture, biotechnology, chemicals & materials, communication, electronics, energy, environment, food, industrial automation, products & services, manufacturing, medical, nanotechnology, space & space related, transportation

Geographic preference for investments: worldwide