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Axel Hallgren, Press and Communications Manager

axel.hallgren@swedfund.se+46 70 234 49 46
  • Press

    Factory workers

    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.

  • Press

    Sri Lanka

    June 29, 2026

    Swedfund invests USD 15 million to support local job creation through MSMEs in Sri Lanka

    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

    Traffic in Manila, Philippines. Photo: Nikada, Getty Images

    June 25, 2026

    Swedfund invests in job creation and private sector growth in the Philippines

    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

    Colombo market

    June 16, 2026

    Swedfund invests USD 15 million to expand access to capital for MSMEs in Sri Lanka

    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

    nature

    April 1, 2026

    Swedfund Annual Report 2025: Investments drive jobs and growth in a more uncertain world

    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

    Ukraine

    March 22, 2026

    Swedfund launches Business Accelerator to support Swedish SMEs partnering in Ukraine 

    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.

  • Press

    A couple leaving Jacaranda Maternity, Ruaka. Photo – J&J_Elphas Ngugi

    March 17, 2026

    Swedfund invests in Jacaranda Maternity to expand affordable maternal healthcare in Kenya

    Swedfund has committed USD 600,000 to support Jacaranda Maternity to expand its network of affordable maternity hospitals in Kenya. The funding supports innovations in neonatal intensive care and strengthens Jacaranda Maternity’s ability to provide life‑saving services to underserved populations.

  • News

    ukraine

    March 11, 2026

    Webinar: Launch of the Swedfund Business Accelerator

    Swedfund and Business Sweden is presenting the Swedfund Business Accelerator on March 19th 2026 at 09:00. A new instrument that provides financial and strategic support to Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their way to establish or expand commercial partnerships in Ukraine. The aim is to support sustainable business development while contributing to Ukraine’s recovery.

  • Press

    man in a factory

    March 9, 2026

    Swedfund invests in resource efficiency and climate resilience for smallholder farmers in India

    Efficient crop storage, improved access to finance and digital solutions play an important role in reducing waste and strengthening resilience in India’s agricultural sector. To support the development of such solutions, Swedfund invests USD 7.5 million in the Indian agri-tech company Arya.ag.

  • Press

    picture of nature

    February 19, 2026

    Swedfund invests EUR 15 million to scale nature-based climate projects in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia

    Swedfund has invested EUR 15 million in hummingbirds-Gondwana (Gondwana), a new platform that finances nature-based solutions. The investment will support restoration and protection of forests and coastal ecosystems, as well as sustainable land use and clean cooking solutions, while creating jobs and income opportunities in rural communities.

  • Press

    Farmlands in Kenya

    February 8, 2026

    Swedfund invests to strengthen resilient and sustainable food systems across Africa

    Swedfund is investing USD 15 million in Phatisa Food Fund 3, which focuses on established companies across the food value chain in multiple African markets. The investment aims to improve food security, support decent job creation, and contribute to more resilient and sustainable food systems.

  • Press

    Ukraine

    January 29, 2026

    Swedfund strengthens Ukraine’s economy through new investments

    Swedfund is investing more than EUR 50 million in Ukraine through four investment platforms to strengthen the country’s economic resilience. The investments target infrastructure, digitalisation, innovation, and companies operating in sectors of critical societal importance.

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