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September 11, 2026

Swedfund approves first projects under Business Accelerator

Swedfund has made its first support decisions under the Business Accelerator. The first approved projects are within the digital and IT sector and are expected to strengthen local businesses, support job retention and creation, and contribute to Ukraine’s economic resilience.

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September 4, 2026

Swedfund welcomes Adam Levén as new CFO

Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, has appointed Adam Levén as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.
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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.