Swedfund invests for improved access to financial services in Africa
Swedfund invests EUR 26 million in AfricInvest’s Financial Inclusion Vehicle (FIVE), a platform designed to support financial institutions across Africa.
In a time of increased need - Swedfund's model delivers sustainable results
Swedfund accelerated sustainable investments for climate action and poverty reduction to a total value of SEK 2.7 billion while also delivering a positive financial result. Ukraine was prioritised, resulting in 25 new projects within critical infrastructure. On Monday, Swedfund published its Integrated Annual and Sustainability Report for 2024 - Investing for Employment, Environment, Empowerment.
Swedfund invests in African SME Fund
Swedfund has committed EUR 15 million to the AfricInvest Small Cap Fund, a private equity initiative focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. This indirect investment can enable more growth-oriented investments to unlock the full potential of SMEs in Africa.
Swedfund continues to support SME lending in Kenya
Swedfund has announced a second investment of USD 7.5 million in Kenya's Victoria Commercial Bank (VCB) PLC. The loan will further strengthen the bank's ability to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which play a vital role in Kenya's economy by creating jobs and driving growth.
Closing MSME finance gap in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal
Swedfund has invested EUR 20 million in Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA), a leading mesofinance institution that provides loans to micro, small and medium-sized businesses in West and Central Africa to enable them to develop and grow their business.
Swedfund and Finnfund invest in Siddhartha Bank to strengthen Nepal’s financial inclusion and financing to renewable energy
Swedfund and Finnfund invest in Siddhartha Bank to strengthen Nepal’s financial inclusion and financing to renewable energy.
Catalysing sustainable growth through SMEs in Southeast Africa
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has invested USD 10 million in Inside Equity Fund II, aiming to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with impactful and innovative solutions in Zambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.
Investment for enhanced access to finance for MSMEs in Nigeria
Swedfund invests USD 30 million in Access Bank Nigeria Plc to reach underserved MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) at scale. By providing long-term capital and capacity building to unbanked and under-banked companies in Nigeria, the investment is expected to support sustainable private sector development and inclusive growth.
Sustainable investments for job growth and climate action: Swedfund's Annual Report 2023
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has published its integrated annual report for 2023: Voices for Development Finance. With a growing portfolio, increased job growth and a continued focus on climate, gender equality and digitalisation, the report showcases the impact of Swedfund’s results from 2023.
Investing for continued support to SMEs in Central and East Africa
Swedfund invests 15 MUSD in African Rivers Fund IV, an impact-oriented credit fund empowering sustainable growing companies in Central and East Africa to increase access to long term small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing and support for sustainable private sector growth.
Swedfund invests in Teyliom Finance to promote financial inclusion in West Africa
Swedfund invests USD 5 million in a loan to Teyliom Finance, a subsidiary of Teyliom Group, a leading pan-African group active in five industries, across twelve countries. The investment is directed towards Bridge Bank Microfinance to strengthen financing for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) and is expected to enhance financial empowerment of women in Côte D'Ivoire.
Swedfund invests to drive digitalisation and innovation in Africa and South and Southeast Asia
Swedfund invests USD 32 million in Apis Growth Markets Fund III, a fund serving low- and middle-income consumers across Africa, South and Southeast Asia.
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