Swedfund International

🤝 Working together for greater development impact Swedfund CEO Maria Håkansson and British International Investment (BII) CEO Leslie Maasdorp signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the The World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. to strengthen cooperation between our institutions. Through this new agreement, we will continue to deepen our joint work, sharing knowledge, aligning investment practices and strengthening cooperation to invest more effectively together. The goal is to use our combined experience and resources to achieve stronger results in sustainable private sector development, job creation, climate action and poverty reduction in developing countries. Our recent partnership through Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Zambia illustrates this in practice. The platform provides long-term financing in local currency for small and medium sized enterprises, helping to close funding gaps and enable local businesses to grow. Swedfund and BII already have broad collaboration within ESG and impact, where our work with Transparency International is a good example, and we will also continue to deepen this. Both institutions see transparency and efficiency as central to impact. By sharing data, lessons learned and approaches, we build trust and lay the foundation for more effective co-investments. As active members of European DFIs - EDFI, we recognise that development finance achieves more when driven by collaboration. We look forward to building on our solid foundation to deliver on shared development goals. #Swedfund #BII #DevelopmentFinance #Partnership

➡️ Empowering Nigeria’s MSMEs through digital finance. We’re proud to announce our USD 10 million investment in Moniepoint Group, Africa’s fastest-growing fintech company. This partnership expands access to digital payments and banking for Nigeria’s under-banked MSMEs, key drivers of innovation, jobs, and inclusive growth. “Empowering MSMEs has the potential to shift socio-economic dynamics. By facilitating their operations, we can help unlock opportunities for innovation, income growth, and improved livelihoods", says Helen Hagos, Senior Investment Manager at Swedfund International. → Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWzKpfWj #Swedfund #FinancialInclusion #MSMEs #digitalpayments #Africa #impactinvestment

🌍 Unlocking access to finance in Eswatini, Lesotho and Malawi Swedfund is providing a loan of up to USD 15M to Select Africa Limited to support civil servants in Eswatini, Lesotho and Malawi with better access to credit. In these countries, restrictive banking policies often prevent low-income individuals from accessing housing or personal loans. "With this loan we increase the possibilities for low-income individuals to secure financing that supports their livelihoods and productive activities, such as starting a small side business, expanding farming, covering education costs or building a house. This contributes to human development for many families and, in turn, fosters potential for local economic growth and more jobs,” says Jane Niedra, Investment Director for Financial Inclusion at Swedfund. Inclusive finance is key to resilience and sustainable growth. This investment is about empowering people, giving them the financial tools to build better lives and stronger communities. 👉Read full press release: https://bit.ly/4mUcPt5 #ImpactInvestment #FinancialInclusion #SubSaharanAfrica #InclusiveGrowth

Swedfund is looking for new Investment Analysts to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine financial analysis with a genuine interest in sustainable development and impact. We are Sweden’s development finance institution with the mission to reduce poverty through sustainable investments in developing countries. Read more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4o9uM8f #Swedfund #Career #Job #Recruiting

Strengthening access to finance for Vietnamese SMEs. Swedfund invests USD 15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II to expand access to long-term capital for growing businesses. The fund targets key sectors including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology. “This investment gives growing businesses the capital they need to scale – creating jobs, raising industry standards, and boosting women’s participation in the workforce,” says Sofia Gedeon, Investment Director, Sustainable Enterprises at Swedfund. Aligned with the 2X Challenge, Excelsior II promotes women’s economic empowerment and participation in Vietnam’s formal economy. Read full press release: https://bit.ly/4o73L5k #Swedfund #ImpactInvestment #Vietnam #SMEs #InclusiveGrowth #2XChallenge

Nothing beats the energy of being together! 🌍 Colleagues from West Africa, East Africa, Ukraine and Bangkok joined us in Stockholm for two days of strategy and collaboration. Moments like these truly strengthen our team and our ability to create sustainable impact where it matters most. #Swedfund #DFI #SustainableDevelopment

Strong business integrity is a prerequisite for sustainable impact. It creates trust, protects investments, and ensures that development results endure.   🙏 We are proud that UN PRI recognised our guide Investing with Integrity II, developed together with British International Investment and Transparency International, for its role in integrating business integrity into ESG due diligence:    “This is an outstanding example of system stewardship, evidencing focus on ambitious additionality, a clear theory of change, and sustained collaboration.” - Susheela Peres da Costa   In April, Transparency International Sweden, supported by Swedfund and Ethics Insight, launched the Business Integrity Tool. A free to use tool that helps investors identify and manage integrity risks, particularly in high-risk contexts.   👉 Download Investing with Integrity II: https://lnkd.in/dk63SQAa 👉 Access the Business Integrity Tool: https://lnkd.in/dS-DRrSQ #Swedfund #BusinessIntegrity

We #StandWithUkraine by investing in job creation, essential services and the reconstruction of energy, water and digital infrastructure. As a DFI, we play a catalytic role by investing early despite high risks. Helping to protect livelihoods, sustain businesses and build resilience. #Swedfund #Ukraine 🇸🇪 🇺🇦