Swedfund welcomes Adam Levén as new CFO
Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, has appointed Adam Levén as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Categories: impact investment
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Swedfund invests to strengthen climate resilience in African food systems
Swedfund invests USD 12 million in Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II). The investment supports growing food and agriculture companies across Africa that strengthen agricultural value chains. By improving access to markets, finance and essential services, these companies help smallholder farmers become more resilient to climate and economic shocks.
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Swedfund increases investment to preserve and create jobs in African SMEs
Swedfund is investing an additional USD 5 million in TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (TLG II). The investment will further support the preservation and creation of decent jobs in small and medium sized companies that otherwise struggle to access financing.
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Swedfund invests in job creation and private sector growth in the Philippines
Swedfund has committed USD 15 million to Navegar Fund III, a private equity fund focusing on mid-sized companies in the Philippines. The investment aims to help local businesses grow, strengthen their operations, and create more productive and better-quality jobs.
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Swedfund invests USD 15 million to expand access to capital for MSMEs in Sri Lanka
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in LB Finance to expand financing for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka and support lower emissions transport solutions. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and long-term private sector development.
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Swedfund launches Business Accelerator to support Swedish SMEs partnering in Ukraine
Swedfund is launching the Swedfund Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to support Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in establishing and expanding business partnerships in Ukraine.
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Swedfund invests in Jacaranda Maternity to expand affordable maternal healthcare in Kenya
Swedfund has committed USD 600,000 to support Jacaranda Maternity expand its network of affordable maternity hospitals in Kenya. The funding supports innovations in neonatal intensive care and strengthens Jacaranda's ability to provide life-saving services to underserved populations.
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Swedfund invests EUR 15 million to scale nature-based climate projects in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia
Swedfund has invested EUR 15 million in hummingbirds-Gondwana (Gondwana), a new platform that finances nature-based solutions. The investment will support restoration and protection of forests and coastal ecosystems, as well as sustainable land use and clean cooking solutions, while creating jobs and income opportunities in rural communities.
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Swedfund invests to support critical sectors for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund (HCCF), a new platform targeting critical sectors for Ukraine’s reconstruction, including renewable energy, industry and digital infrastructure. The investment reflects Swedfund’s continued commitment to strengthening the resilience and recovery of Ukraine’s private sector.
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Swedfund invests to support Ukraine’s innovation and economic resilience
Swedfund invests EUR 3.5 million to support Ukrainian technology companies through Ukraine Phoenix Tech Fund. The investment aims to strengthen innovation, safeguard skilled jobs and support economic resilience in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Ukraine’s tech sector is a key contributor to employment and exports and has shown strong resilience despite severe disruptions. Limited access to risk capi
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Swedfund invests in private sector recovery and resilience in Ukraine
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund (REBUF) to support Ukraine’s economic recovery. The investment will provide long term capital to small and medium sized enterprises, helping sustain jobs and access to essential goods and services in a country affected by war.
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Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in critical infrastructure to support Ukraine’s recovery and energy security
Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in Amber Dragon Ukraine Infrastructure Fund I to support Ukraine’s recovery and strengthen energy security. The investment targets renewable energy, logistics and digital infrastructure, critical services for economic activity, public services, and daily life in a country deeply affected by war.
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Swedfund invests USD 20 million to drive climate action and green business growth in Africa
Swedfund is investing USD 20 million in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund to support efforts that limit climate change and help communities adapt to its effects. The fund backs African companies that reduce emissions, strengthen resilience and create green jobs.
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Swedfund invests in Solar Saver to expand access to clean and reliable energy in Southern Africa
Swedfund, the Swedish development finance institution, invests USD 10 million in Solar Saver to expand access to affordable and reliable solar power for small and medium-sized businesses in Southern Africa.
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Swedfund continues to support women’s economic empowerment across rural India
Swedfund invests USD 20 million as a loan to India’s leading microfinance institution CreditAccess Grameen Ltd. The loan will contribute to empowering primarily low-income women across India, largely in rural areas, to participate in the economy. This in turn will spur job creation and local development.
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Swedfund invests in digital payment solutions in Nigeria, boosting MSME growth
Swedfund invests USD 10 million in Nigerian company Moniepoint, Africa’s fastest growing fintech company, to accelerate access to banking and digital payment solutions for Nigeria’s underbanked Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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Swedfund invests in improved access to loans for civil servants in sub-Saharan Africa
Swedfund invests in improved access to financing for civil servants in Eswatini, Lesotho and Malawi through an up to 15 million USD loan to the microfinance institution Select Africa.
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Swedfund invests in SME growth in Vietnam
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II to boost Vietnamese private sector development and growth, and thereby job creation.Vietnam has made strong progress in reducing poverty and growing its economy. However, it still faces challenges, including the need for more funding to build infrastructure, support small businesses, and ensure increased access to financial and o
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Swedfund, BII and NAPSA launch Growth Investment Partners Zambia to transform SME financing in Zambia
Swedfund, British International Investment (BII) and Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) have announced the launch of Growth Investment Partners Zambia (GIP Zambia). This pioneering investment company is designed to provide long-term, flexible capital, primarily in local currency to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia.
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Swedfund co-invests for jobs, food security and economic resilience in Ukraine
Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in MHP SE (MHP), a leading Ukrainian producer of poultry and sunflower oil. The investment is done alongside the European Bank for Development and Reconstruction, EBRD and British International Investment, BII, securing a major contribution to safeguarding jobs and building resilience in the Ukrainian food- and agri-sectors during the ongoing war.
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