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A change of era comes with complex challenges, vastly more than in an era of change. But it is precisely this new era that will offer numerous possibilities for innovation, partnerships and growth. If we embrace change, we can entangle the pathway towards a new sustainable and profitable reality.

Letter of the Chairman

Forty years ago, I started the journey of entrepreneurship. Till 2014 we transformed Argos Energies into a leading energy supplier in Northwest Europe and laid the foundation for sustainable resources and raw materials. As of 2014 we continued our entrepreneurial mission as First Dutch and celebrated both anniversaries at the heart of the maritime metropolitan capital Rotterdam. Watch here

First Dutch became a vital player that intertwined vision, entrepreneurship and execution. We have a strong foothold in shipping, trading, recycling, agencies, industrial services and ventures. As one of Draghi’s dragons we embraced his mission to become a European hotspot for the opportunities and pockets of growth due to climate change and energy independency. Grounded in the Dutch delta and surrounded by three outstanding universities in Rotterdam (business administration and health), Delft (technology) and Leiden (biosciences) there is no better place to find start-ups, support scale-ups and build companies for the future in our key domains of maritime & energy, health, technology and ventures.

I am proud on what we realized so far and grateful to our stakeholders and those who surrounded us to build our family of companies for generations to come.

Peter Goedvolk,

October 2024

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Our activities

First Dutch operates in three markets, each with its own specialization, but what underpins all our activities is the goal of promoting a better future for all.

Energy

To meet the energy needs of our customers in the maritime, industrial and logistics sectors, our energy division offers a wide range of energy products and services. We help to accelerate the energy transition through our energy network. We address the rising demand for more sustainable energy products and services to enable emission reduction for both ourselves and our customers.

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Health

Our health network is committed to strengthening quality and access to healthcare, as well as meeting compliance and safety standards for people and the environment, both now and in the future.

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Technology

The technology network is aimed at facilitating digital convergence between industry, businesses and operational processes. By harnessing technological innovations, we will enable a more intelligent, interconnected supply chain and boost efficiencies and productivity.

Ventures

A prosperous world with great companies needs breeding ground for start-ups to become scale-ups. Together with The Unknown Group we embrace and facilitate entrepreneurs to turn world problems into new ventures.

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Delivering on our purpose

We enable progress by continuously improving our offerings. We respond to new opportunities, innovations and trends while providing the solutions that are needed in a rapidly changing world. By fostering synergies within First Dutch and in our network, we can create intelligent route-to-markets and accelerate the connection of companies, customers and partners across the value chain. Additionally, we are not only investing in solutions that are needed today, but we are also scaling up our investments in future-proof solutions to seize opportunities for sustainable growth and progress.

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Our impact

Our entrepreneurial nature drives us to constantly look for opportunities and partnerships that help grow our presence. Today, First Dutch’s activities are distributed globally. From our family office in Rotterdam, we are always in search of new ways to expand our activities and enlarge the scale of our impact.

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Our corporate responsibility

Since our inception, First Dutch has always encouraged positive, responsible change. We pledge to use our resources and expertise to innovate as a force of good. We believe sustained growth is the only way to be a successful, future-proof company. By helping our companies, partners and customers contribute to a better future, we commit to enhancing the well-being of our employees and of the communities in which we operate.

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Our partnerships

No single player or solution can forge the path to a sustainable future alone. We believe we can only shape a sustainable future by working together with driven and innovative partners who share the same passion as we do.

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Working at First Dutch

First Dutch offers numerous opportunities for our employees to grow and develop themselves. We are always looking for entrepreneurial and passionate people who are as committed as we are to making a better, more sustainable future a reality.

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First Dutch Foundation

With the First Dutch foundation, we are committed to supporting the work of charitable and community organisations on a mission to enhance quality of life.

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