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November 12, 2026

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.

November 9, 2026

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.

October 23, 2026

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.

October 21, 2026

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.

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.

September 7, 2026

Enabling women entrepreneurs in Indonesia

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).

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.

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 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.

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 7, 2026

Swedfund increases investment to preserve and create jobs in African SMEs

Swedfund is investing an additional USD 5 million in TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (TLG II). The investment will further support the preservation and creation of decent jobs in small and medium sized companies that otherwise struggle to access financing.