News
September 11, 2026
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.
Press
September 4, 2026
Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, has appointed Adam Levén as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Press
August 28, 2026
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.
News
August 28, 2026
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.
Press
July 27, 2026
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.
News
July 27, 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.
Press
July 7, 2026
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.
Press
June 29, 2026
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB) to expand access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and women’s economic empowerment.
Press
June 25, 2026
Swedfund has committed USD 15 million to Navegar Fund III, a private equity fund focusing on mid-sized companies in the Philippines. The investment aims to help local businesses grow, strengthen their operations, and create more productive and better-quality jobs.
Press
June 16, 2026
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in LB Finance to expand financing for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka and support lower emissions transport solutions. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and long-term private sector development.
Press
April 1, 2026
Geopolitical tensions, conflicts, climate change and economic volatility continue to shape global development. Swedfund’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 shows that long-term investments in developing countries contribute to positive development outcomes, while the portfolio has continued to deliver stable results.
Press
March 22, 2026
Swedfund is launching the Swedfund Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to support Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in establishing and expanding business partnerships in Ukraine.