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January 29, 2026
Swedfund invests to support Ukraine’s innovation and economic resilience
Swedfund invests EUR 3.5 million to support Ukrainian technology companies through Ukraine Phoenix Tech Fund. The investment aims to strengthen innovation, safeguard skilled jobs and support economic resilience in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
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January 29, 2026
Swedfund invests to support critical sectors for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund (HCCF), a new platform targeting critical sectors for Ukraine’s reconstruction, including renewable energy, industry and digital infrastructure. The investment reflects Swedfund’s continued commitment to strengthening the resilience and recovery of Ukraine’s private sector.
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January 29, 2026
Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in critical infrastructure to support Ukraine’s recovery and energy security
Swedfund invests EUR 20 million in Amber Dragon Ukraine Infrastructure Fund I to support Ukraine’s recovery and strengthen energy security. The investment targets renewable energy, logistics and digital infrastructure, critical services for economic activity, public services, and daily life in a country deeply affected by war.
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December 28, 2025
Swedfund invests USD 35 million in Tanzania’s NMB Bank
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, provides a USD 35 million loan to NMB Bank Plc, a Tanzanian bank serving retail customers, SMEs, and corporates. The investment will help more small and medium-sized businesses access loans, support job creation, and strengthen NMB’s work on sustainability and gender equality.
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December 18, 2025
Swedfund invests in MSME growth and climate action in Vietnam
Swedfund invests in Vietnamese EVF General Finance JSC (EVF) through a loan of up to USD 20 million. EVF is a financial services provider for Micro-, Small- and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The loan will support access to capital for these companies, and parts of the proceeds are earmarked for climate action and women owned enterprises.
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December 17, 2025
Swedfund invests USD 20 million to drive climate action and green business growth in Africa
Swedfund is investing USD 20 million in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund to support efforts that limit climate change and help communities adapt to its effects. The fund backs African companies that reduce emissions, strengthen resilience and create green jobs.
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December 8, 2025
Strengthening clean power generation in the Dominican Republic
Swedfund is supporting the Dominican Republic in strengthening its renewable energy sector and ensuring a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply.
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November 21, 2025
Swedfund's supporting public projects for climate action and resilience
Sustainable and resilient infrastructure is essential for countries facing growing populations, rising energy needs, and increasing climate pressures. However, many promising climate and development projects are delayed by technical, regulatory, or capacity constraints. The Project Accelerator helps address these challenges by supporting public actors to develop sustainable, finance-ready projects that align with national priorities and strengthen long-term climate resilience.
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November 17, 2025
Different ways Swedfund invests in climate action
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, the world’s focus is on accelerating the transition towards a climate-resilient future.
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November 10, 2025
Swedfund invests in Solar Saver to expand access to clean and reliable energy in Southern Africa
Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, invests USD 10 million in Solar Saver to expand access to affordable and reliable solar power for small and medium-sized businesses in Southern Africa.
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October 31, 2025
First graduates complete power women programme in Ukraine
The first participants of Power Women, a training programme designed to support Ukrainian women pursuing careers in the renewable energy sector, have now graduated.
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October 30, 2025
Swedfund continues to support women’s economic empowerment across rural India
Swedfund invests USD 20 million as a loan to India’s leading microfinance institution CreditAccess Grameen Ltd. The loan will contribute to empowering primarily low-income women across India, largely in rural areas, to participate in the economy. This in turn will spur job creation and local development.
