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Swedfund International

Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm

Description

Swedfund International AB is a principal investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments.

Investor Profile

Swedfund International has made 40 investments, with 6 in the past 12 months and 25% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (50%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Private Equity (13%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (8%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Undisclosed (3%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (20%)
  • United States (15%)
  • Nigeria (8%)
  • India (8%)
  • Côte d'Ivoire (5%)
  • Mauritius (5%)
  • Ethiopia (5%)
  • South Africa (5%)
  • Belgium (5%)
  • Costa Rica (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Care
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
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Who does Swedfund International frequently co-invest with?

FMO
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague
Co-Investments: 4
STOA
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Norfund
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 5
U.S. International Development Finance Corp
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
KawiSafi Ventures
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 1
Inspired Evolution Investment Management
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 2
British International Investment
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Proparco
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Shell Ventures
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Rijswijk
Co-Investments: 2
Shell Foundation
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Swedfund International?

AgDevCo

London, England, United Kingdom

AgDevCo is a specialist investor that focuses on agribusinesses to support small and medium-sized enterprises.

AgricultureBusiness DevelopmentFinance
Series UnknownFeb 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $85,000,000
Victoria Commercial Bank

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Victoria Commercial Bank is a financial institution that provides online banking, credit cards, and other financial services.

BankingCredit CardsFinanceFinancial Services
Debt FinancingFeb 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Sturdee Energy

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Sturdee Energy develops and operates renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on solar power.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
UndisclosedDec 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $44,000,000
Groupe COFINA

Abidjan, Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire

Groupe COFINA is an African financial institution dedicated to mesofinance.

FinanceFinancial ServicesSmall and Medium BusinessesVenture Capital
Debt FinancingNov 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $21,131,798
Access Bank

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Access Bank is a financial institution that provides financial services to retail, business, commercial, and corporate customers.

BankingFinancial Services
Debt FinancingJul 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $314,722,617
Xurya

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Pioneer in the solar lease business. Giving Indonesian businesses a chance to contribute to the solution climate change while saving money

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringPeer to PeerRenewable EnergySolar
Series UnknownJul 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $55,035,235
Bridge Bank Microfinance

Abidjan, Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire

Bridge Bank Microfinance is part of the Telyiom Finance group.

FinanceFinancial ServicesService Industry
Debt FinancingFeb 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Apollo Agriculture

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Apollo Agriculture is an agtech company that offers farmers access to agricultural inputs, financing, and advice.

AgricultureAgTechFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMachine Learning
Debt FinancingJan 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Husk Power Systems

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Husk is the leading net-zero energy company serving rural Africa and Asia and operator of the largest fleet of community solar minigrids.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable EnergySocial EntrepreneurshipSolar
Series DOct 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $43,000,000
d.light

Palo Alto, California, United States

d.light designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, particularly targeting off-grid communities.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Series UnknownApr 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,900,000