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March 11, 2026

Webinar: Launch of the Swedfund Business Accelerator

Swedfund and Business Sweden is presenting the Swedfund Business Accelerator on March 19th 2026 at 09:00. A new instrument that provides financial and strategic support to Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their way to establish or expand commercial partnerships in Ukraine. The aim is to support sustainable business development while contributing to Ukraine’s recovery.

March 9, 2026

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.

February 19, 2026

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.

January 29, 2026

Swedfund strengthens Ukraine’s economy through new investments

Swedfund is investing more than EUR 50 million in Ukraine through four investment platforms to strengthen the country’s economic resilience. The investments target infrastructure, digitalisation, innovation, and companies operating in sectors of critical societal importance.

How our investments and projects conribute to Agenda 2030

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

How we operate

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.
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.
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.