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Rabo Foundation
Rabo Foundation was established in 1974. It is the corporate foundation of Rabobank. It provides finance and shares cooperative banking and agricultural...
Rabo Foundation
Rabo Foundation was established in 1974. It is the corporate foundation of Rabobank. It provides finance and shares cooperative banking and agricultural expertise to support smallholder farmers in developing countries.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Foundation
Year founded
1974
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Utrecht
Corporate office
Croeselaan 18, 3521 CB Utrecht, Netherlands
Principals
Lidwien Schils
Managing Director
Berry Marttin
Former Rabobank Executive Board member with oversight of Rabo Foundation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Rabo Foundation?
Lidwien Schils serves as Managing Director. Berry Marttin previously oversaw foundation activities from the Rabobank Executive Board.
How does Rabo Foundation source proprietary deal flow?
Deal flow originates through Rabobank's correspondent banking network and Rabo Partnerships in emerging markets.
Is Rabo Foundation structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as the corporate foundation of Rabobank with a mandate focused on agricultural development finance.
Does Rabo Foundation participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Activity includes both direct financing to smallholder projects and collaboration on private equity transactions via Rabo Investments.
What investment stages does Rabo Foundation typically target?
The foundation targets operational smallholder farms and early-stage agricultural enterprises in developing countries.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital originates from Rabobank as the parent organization and primary donor.
What is Rabo Foundation's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
It maintains partnerships with Rabo Investments and external development finance entities on agricultural transactions.
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