Swedfund International AB
Government fundStockholm · Series A–Growth
Investment thesis
Swedfund is Sweden's development finance institution focused on reducing poverty through sustainable private-sector investment in developing countries. It makes long-term investments in companies and funds — including SME finance, private equity funds and microfinance institutions across Africa, Asia and other emerging markets — aiming to preserve and create decent jobs, strengthen women's economic empowerment, and support climate and sustainability transitions. Alongside direct investments it finances project-preparation activities targeting the public sector via its Project Accelerator, and offers financial and strategic support to Swedish SMEs expanding into Ukraine through its Business Accelerator, while seeking long-term stable financial returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 4 portfolio companiesFintech ×1
HQs:Sri Lanka×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSri Lankan finance provider expanding access to funding for micro, small and medium enterprises; Swedfund invested $15M.
LB Finance is a publicly listed company providing financial services, with a focus on shareholder value creation and long-term growth through dividend payments and transparent investor communication.
Fintech
Private equity fund focused on mid-sized companies in the Philippines; Swedfund invested $15M.
Growth impact fund supporting SMEs in Africa; Swedfund invested an additional $5M.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Swedfund International AB invest at?
- Swedfund International AB invests at the Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Swedfund International AB's typical check size?
- Swedfund International AB typically writes checks of $3M – $10M.
- What sectors does Swedfund International AB focus on?
- Swedfund International AB focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Consumer, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Swedfund International AB located?
- Swedfund International AB is headquartered in Stockholm, SE.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelSwedfund Impact Series: AgDevCo
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Interview with Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)
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Women 4 Growth: Introduction
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Swedfund invested in Kasha
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Meet Swedfund's Chair of the Board
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Swedfund's CEO Maria Håkansson reports from the year 2022
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