Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund
Government fundParamaribo · Seed
Investment thesis
The KMO Fonds provides financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, production, and production-supporting activities, and to strengthen the competitiveness and earning capacity of Surinamese SMEs. Eligible applicants are SMEs demonstrably knowledgeable about their businesses, primarily held by Surinamese nationals/residents or Suriname-based legal entities. Financing reaches up to SRD 1,000,000 with terms up to 10 years, a 5% annual profit rate, and requires at least 25% own contribution. Applications are submitted to the Ministry's KMO Unit for intake, pre-screening and guidance, then forwarded to Trustbank Amanah for further handling.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund invest at?
- Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund's typical check size?
- Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund typically writes checks of $26K.
- What sectors does Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund focus on?
- Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund located?
- Ministry of Economic Affairs – KMO Fund is headquartered in Paramaribo, SR.
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