Transform Health Fund
Introduction
Transform Health Fund targets innovative healthcare models and digital solutions that contribute to a more resilient health sector in Africa. Investments are mainly made in countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Swedfund's investment contributes to strengthening health systems in Africa in a sector that faces serious financing and capacity gaps.
Co-investors include IFC and DFC.
Swedfund qualified the investment for the 2X Challenge in 2023.
Read more in our press release: Swedfund invests USD 5 million in African health fund
Facts
SDG in Focus
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Sector
Sustainable Enterprises
The Sustainable Enterprises sector increases the availability of equity directly or indirectly, contributing to the sustainable development and growth of the private sector in developing countries.
Value creation
Our Impact
The investment provides companies with access to capital in a region where it is limited, enabling increased access to healthcare locally. The investment contributes to women's economic empowerment by promoting female leadership and investing in companies that promote gender equality. Furthermore, the investment is expected to contribute to jobs and other income-generating opportunities locally.
ESG
We are working closely with the fund manager to, among other things, develop their environmental and social management system to address issues such as labour conditions.
Additionality
Our investment is financially additional as it is made in a challenging context where access to capital is limited, poverty rates are high, and the business climate is challenging. The investment is value additional through a strong focus on active value creation during the investment phase, prioritising sustainability, environmental and social issues and corporate governance.