Reducing poverty through sustainable investments

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August 28, 2026

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.

Hanna Hellquist, Director General, Sida and Maria Hammarskjöld Håkansson, CEO, Swedfund signing.

August 28, 2026

Sida and Swedfund strengthen cooperation on development finance

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Swedfund have in recent years built up close cooperation within Strategic Projects in critical infrastructure, and the cooperation is now being extended to new areas.

July 27, 2026

Swedfund publishes interim report for the second quarter of 2026

During the second quarter of 2026, Swedfund continued to invest in solutions that strengthen livelihoods, build resilience to climate change and improve access to critical infrastructure. Swedfund has now published its Interim Report for the second quarter of 2026.

July 27, 2026

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.

How our investments and projects contribute to Agenda 2030

We make investments in the private sector and fund project preparation through the Project Accelerator, which targets the public sector in developing countries.

How we operate

Impact
Impact on Society, one of Swedfund’s three pillars, contributes to evaluating that our portfolio delivers development effects in line with our Theory of Change.
Financial reports
Here you can read current and previous Annual and Sustainability reports.
Swedfund Business Accelerator
The Swedfund Business Accelerator provides financial and strategic support to Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to establish or expand commercial partnerships in Ukraine. The programme aims to support sustainable business development while contributing to Ukraine’s economic recovery.