Swedfund welcomes Adam Levén as new CFO
Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, has appointed Adam Levén as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Categories: development finance
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Swedfund invests USD 20 million to scale energy efficiency solutions in Africa
Swedfund is providing a USD 20 million loan to the Africa Go Green Fund to support companies that reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency across Africa. The investment will increase access to debt financing for businesses working in areas such as green buildings, clean cooking, green transport and industrial energy efficiency.
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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 USD 15 million to support local job creation through MSMEs in Sri Lanka
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB) to expand access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and women’s economic empowerment. Sri Lanka has faced several years of economic challenges that have constrained access to long-term financing for businesses. MSM -
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 Annual Report 2025: Investments drive jobs and growth in a more uncertain world
Swedfund’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 shows that long-term investments in developing countries contribute to positive development outcomes, while the portfolio has continued to deliver stable results.
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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 in resource efficiency and climate resilience for smallholder farmers in India
Efficient crop storage, improved access to finance and digital solutions play an important role in reducing waste and strengthening resilience in India’s agricultural sector. To support the development of such solutions, Swedfund invests USD 7.5 million in the Indian agri-tech company Arya.ag.
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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 strengthen resilient and sustainable food systems across Africa
Swedfund is investing USD 15 million in Phatisa Food Fund 3, which focuses on established companies across the food value chain in multiple African markets. The investment aims to improve food security, support decent job creation, and contribute to more resilient and sustainable food systems.
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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 in MSME growth and climate action in Vietnam
Swedfund invests in Vietnamese EVF General Finance JSC (EVF) through a loan of up to USD 20 million. EVF is a financial services provider for Micro-, Small- and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The loan will support access to capital for these companies, and parts of the proceeds are earmarked for climate action and women owned enterprises.
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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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