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$500K-$20M
Finnfund is a Finnish development finance institution that invests in companies operating in developing countries, including across Africa. Typical investment sizes range from $500,000 to $20 million. Its focus areas include forestry, agriculture, digital solutions and infrastructure, energy, financial institutions, and selected projects in other sectors that fit its investment strategy.
Forestry
Finnfund invests in commercial plantation forests and related industry such as sawmills and plywood factories.
Agriculture
Finnfund supports sustainably improving agricultural productivity to create jobs and increase incomes for people living from farming.
Digital solutions and infrastructure
Building digital infrastructure and developing digital solutions can help solve many global problems.
Energy
Meeting rapidly growing energy demand in developing countries is critical from the perspective of climate change; the site highlights renewable energy.
Financial institutions
Finnfund invests in microfinance institutions and other financial institutions as well as insurance companies.
Other sectors
In addition to the five main sectors, Finnfund also invests in other good projects if they fit its investment strategy and meet its requirements.
Companies creating local employment
Technical assistance, policy support, co-investment facilitation
Long approval timelines. Heavy documentation requirements. May require government co-sign.
Before applying, review Finnfund’s investment criteria and process through its investor guidance sections on the website. Applicants should clearly show fit with Finnfund’s sector priorities, developing-country focus, and the requested investment size within the $500K-$20M range.
2017
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple development projects and fund commitments