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We make investments in the private sector and fund feasibility studies through the Project Accelerator, which targets the public sector in developing countries.
Swedfund invests in African climate tech and innovation
Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution, commits USD 10 million to the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII) to increase access to capital for African companies that are tackling climate change and development challenges through clean and climate-positive technologies.
Preventing and responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment: new good practice handbook
Since 2019, the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation and Swedfund have been working together to strengthen Swedfund's ability to identify, prevent and respond to risks of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) in its investment portfolio and operations. One key result in this partnership is the publication of the Good Practice Handbook on the Prevention of and Response to SEAH, a practical guide to help fund managers, investment platforms and financial institutions address SEAH risks.
Laying the Groundwork for Lozova’s Sustainable Water Future
As the war in Ukraine continues, municipalities are under immense pressure to address immediate needs while planning for sustainable recovery. In the city of Lozova, located in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, one of the most pressing challenges is to modernise its ageing water supply and wastewater systems.
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July 23, 2025
Swedfund invests USD 10 million to support MSME lending in East and Southern Africa
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has signed a USD 10 million loan to Platcorp Holdings Limited to support lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
July 15, 2025
Swedfund, BII and NAPSA launch Growth Investment Partners Zambia to transform SME financing in Zambia
Swedfund, British International Investment (BII) and Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) have announced the launch of Growth Investment Partners Zambia (GIP Zambia). This pioneering investment company is designed to provide long-term, flexible capital, primarily in local currency to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia.
