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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.
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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.
Press
January 29, 2026
Swedfund invests in private sector recovery and resilience in Ukraine
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund (REBUF) to support Ukraine’s economic recovery. The investment will provide long term capital to small and medium sized enterprises, helping sustain jobs and access to essential goods and services in a country affected by war.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
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.
Press
October 22, 2025
Swedfund invests in digital payment solutions in Nigeria, boosting MSME growth
Swedfund invests USD 10 million in Nigerian company Moniepoint, Africa’s fastest growing fintech company, to accelerate access to banking and digital payment solutions for Nigeria’s underbanked Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
