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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).
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Press
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
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.
