Institution details
Swedfund International AB (SWEDFUND) (SWEDFUND)
Key facts
- Established in 1979
- Ownership: Public
- Drottninggatan 92-94
- None
- https://www.swedfund.se
Latest update: 03/12/2021
| rating type | rating agency | type | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institution rating | S&P | Foreign currency | AAA |
| Country rating | S&P | Local currency | AAA |
Products
- Equity
- Funds
Equity
- Swedfund can offer equity investments of USD 3 to 15 million
Loans
- Swedfund can offer loans to larger businesses, often in collaboration with other financiers
Funds
- Fund investments can be offered, primarily to smaller businesses in the most poverty-stricken countries
Performance highlights
What's new?
- Swedfund invested USD 10 million to enable SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa to access growth capital and thereby expand their operations
- Swedfund has been awarded the RI Award for Best Report by an Asset Owner: Medium & Small Funds, for their Integrated Report at the RI Reporting Awards 2018
- SOFID intends to support SMEs, though it can also finance large and public companies whenever its participation is requested
- Swedfund’s investments are based on a long-term yet time-limited involvement during a period of 5 to 10 years
- It will partake as minority owners, and the main partner is expected to contribute with at least the same amount and is responsible for the running of the business - As partial owner, Swedfund actively follows the development of a project, and often has a representative on the board of directors
- Swedfund’s three priority investment sectors are climate and energy, financial institutions and funds, and healthcare
- Every investment must meet the targets set within Swedfund’s three pillars: impact on society, sustainability, and financial viability