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‘Invest International’ invests in Plantics to accelerate international scale up

October 13, 2025
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Financing partner ‘Invest International’ announces a minority equity investment in the privately-owned Dutch company Plantics B.V.

Invest International aims to accelerate sustainability by investing in breakthrough technologies with proven scalability and international market traction. The financing by Invest International will provide Plantics with resources to scale up production capacity, accelerate commercial roll-out internationally and increase the number of innovative product applications.

Invest International joins other institutional investors like ICOS Capital, Nationaal Groenfonds, Oost NL (all in 2025) and Saint-Gobain Venturing in 2024.

Eelco Benink, Manager Private Equity & Fund of Funds, commented: “By supporting companies like Plantics, we help build a broad and resilient base of Dutch companies that can scale internationally, thus creating positive impact globally while contributing to the long-term growth and competitiveness of the Dutch economy. We are very impressed by the progress Plantics has made in building a robust technology platform and driving the implementation of innovative bio-based resins in international markets.”

Wridzer Bakker, CEO of Plantics, adds: “Through the involvement of Invest International, we can roll out projects faster to address growing international demand. This will speed up the introduction of bio-resins in key markets and reduce CO2 emissions. We are very pleased with the professionalism and the network of Invest International and we look forward to our future cooperation.”

 

About Invest International
Invest International is an investor and financing partner on behalf of the Dutch government, complementing traditional financial market operations. The state-owned organization supports Dutch companies in expanding internationally, focusing on projects that enhance the Netherlands’ earning capacity and create jobs in emerging economies. The expertise lies in financing sustainable and impactful transitions in sectors such as renewable energy, agrifood, water and infrastructure, healthcare, and manufacturing. Invest International provides tailored financing solutions, including investment loans, equity, and export financing. The organization is headquartered in The Hague and is committed to driving global impact. For more information, visit www.investinternational.nl.

About Plantics B.V.
Plantics builds on a revolutionary invention resulting in a unique group of 100 percent biobased circular thermoset resins and the world’s first 100 percent biobased circular thermoset materials. Recognized as one of the most promising biomaterials companies, Plantics, together with its partners, develops high-quality, circular and CO2 negative products. Learn more by visiting www.plantics.com.

 

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