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Staff at 4G Capital, a company backed by an earlier Lightrock fund, which provides digital loans and business training to small businesses in Kenya and Uganda.

Swedfund invests USD 15 million for inclusive growth and better access to essential services in Africa

Swedfund invests USD 15 million in Lightrock Africa Growth Fund II (“LAF II”). The investment aims to increase access to essential services, support economic growth and create jobs in underserved African markets.

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Understanding investment gaps for Black-owned and -led businesses in sub-Saharan Africa

Together with British International Investment (BII), Swedfund commissioned research by Open Capital into the financing gaps and challenges faced by Black-owned and -led businesses in five African countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa.

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Swedfund publishes interim report for the third quarter of 2026

Swedfund’s latest investments aim to increase access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa and support the climate transition in both Africa and India. Meanwhile, the Project Accelerator initiated five new projects to develop sustainable infrastructure. Today, Swedfund publishes its Swedish interim report for the third quarter of 2026.

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Swedfund invests USD 35 million to accelerate climate action and resilience in India

Swedfund invests USD 35 million in South Asia Growth Fund IV (SAGF IV). The fund focuses on growth-stage companies in India that support large-scale emissions reduction and climate resilience. Swedfund’s investment aims to support climate action and resilience in a country with high emissions and high vulnerability to climate change.

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
Swedfund’s investments aim to contribute to development impacts such as private sector development, stronger local communities and inclusive economic growth. This is what we call impact, or development impact, and it is a central part of our mission to contribute to poverty reduction.
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.