Women4Growth

Women4Growth is a talent program that promotes gender equality by strengthening women in their professional activity. It is developed by Swedfund to improve the performance of our portfolio companies and support the realisation of our mission.

Why and how Gender equality

Equal opportunities are a fundamental human right and a critical component of a sustainable future. Overcoming gender barriers enables access to untapped pools of talent and resources and is synonymous with inclusive growth. Gender is one of Swedfund’s core impact areas and an essential enabler in the achievement of our mission.

Why and how Gender equality

Women4Growth talent program

Women4Growth was developed in 2014 to support Swedfund’s portfolio companies in their gender equality efforts and overall performance.

  • Program rationale

    Evidence shows that Gender-equal companies have higher growth rates and that Equitable societies safeguards the resources and competence of every individual.

    Program rationale

  • Program outline

    Program outline

  • Program outcomes

    The outcomes centre around three perspectives, aligned with our priority areas of Women’s Economic empowerment.

    Program outcomes
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