PPM Oost NV

PPM Oost NV, operating under the umbrella of Oost NL, is a prominent regional development agency and public investment fund based in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Its core mission is to stimulate economic growth and innovation within the East Netherlands region by providing capital and support to promising businesses. As a publicly funded entity, PPM Oost strategically invests in companies that demonstrate potential for significant regional impact, job creation, and market success, aligning its financial activities with broader economic development goals.

PPM Oost's investment strategy is broad yet focused on key sectors vital to the region's economy. They primarily target companies within the Energy, Health, Food, and Tech sectors, recognizing these as areas with high growth potential and innovation. They engage across various stages of a company's lifecycle, from early-stage startups requiring initial seed capital to growth-stage and even mature companies seeking expansion funding. Their approach is not limited to equity; they also provide debt financing through various managed funds, catering to a diverse range of financial needs for businesses in Gelderland and Overijssel.

PPM Oost manages several distinct funds, each with specific mandates and investment capacities. For instance, their Participatiefonds Oost NL is capable of investing up to €2.5 million (approximately $2.7 million) per company in equity, representing their larger growth-stage commitments. They also participate in smaller rounds, with typical equity checks starting around €200,000 (approximately $216,000), often co-investing with other private and public partners. To date, Oost NL, encompassing PPM Oost, has made over 180 investments, demonstrating a significant and consistent commitment to fostering the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Beyond capital, PPM Oost aims to provide strategic guidance, access to networks, and support for internationalization, thereby contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of its portfolio companies.