Swedfund
Swedfund International AB
Stockholm, Sweden
About
Founded in 1979, Swedfund is a government headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
Swedfund is Sweden's development finance institution, established in 1979 and managed by the Swedish Ministry of Finance. The organization makes investments in the private sector and funds feasibility studies in the public sector to promote sustainable development and reduce poverty. Operating in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Ukraine, Swedfund prioritizes investments in renewable energy, clean cooking solutions, sustainable agriculture, digital infrastructure, and climate adaptation. The institution applies additionality criteria, gender lenses, and climate assessments to all investments, working to mobilize private capital and demonstrate investment opportunities in developing regions. Key investment themes include renewable energy infrastructure, food systems resilience, agri-tech innovation, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
Founded
1979
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Ukraine
Industry Memberships
EDFI (European Development Finance Institutions)
Projects
hummingbirds-Gondwana Platform
Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience Fund
Amber Dragon Ukraine Infrastructure Fund I
Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund
Phatisa Food Fund 3
Arya.ag Investment
EVF General Finance JSC Loan
Ukraine Phoenix Tech Fund
Rebuild Ukraine Fund
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
EDFI Principles for Responsible Financing of Sustainable Development
EDFI Principles for Responsible Tax in Developing Countries