WILLEMSTAD - On February 7, 2023, the company Growth Accelerators is organizing a YouTube live show called Angels & Dragons. During this show, the presenters share their knowledge and experience about how to invest in growing SMEs.
Bon Hydroponics presented itself during the previous edition of the YouTube live show. The company aims to build 5,000 m2 of greenhouses to increase the self-sufficiency of Curaçao. Within a week after the presentation, the desired investment of 400,000 euros was completed.
Growth Accelerators founder Edwin Schaafsma said he was very pleased with the show and the interest shown in SMEs: It's great to be able to invest in companies from an industry with an entrepreneur at the helm where you have a connection with. By investing in SMEs you help the local entrepreneur and economy grow.”
The entrepreneurs behind Bon Hydroponics have now acquired the land and are starting construction of a 5,500 m2 greenhouse complex for growing leafy vegetables and herbs on deepwater hydroponics. An organic approach that is energy efficient, water-saving and free of pesticides.
Schaafsma is proud of this development and has also invested in Bon Hydroponics because he believes it can be more sustainable and is a step in Curaçao's self-sufficiency.