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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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$1M – $30M
Swedfund provides financing to private sector businesses in developing countries, with typical investment sizes of $1M to $30M. It also funds feasibility studies for public sector entities in developing countries through its Project Accelerator. In addition, the Swedfund Business Accelerator offers financial and strategic support to Swedish SMEs establishing or expanding commercial partnerships in Ukraine.
Investments
Swedfund makes investments in the private sector to contribute to sustainable growth, job creation and increased access to essential products and services.
Project Accelerator funding
Swedfund funds feasibility studies through the Project Accelerator, which targets the public sector in developing countries.
Business Accelerator support
The Swedfund Business Accelerator provides financial and strategic support to Swedish SMEs to establish or expand commercial partnerships in Ukraine.
Sustainable growth
Swedfund finances and develops businesses that contribute to sustainable growth.
Job creation
Swedfund supports businesses that create jobs.
Access to essential products and services
Swedfund backs businesses that increase access to essential products and services.
Ukraine recovery
The Business Accelerator aims to support sustainable business development while contributing to Ukraine’s recovery.
Sweden's DFI for sustainable development. SEK 15B+ portfolio (~$1.4B). Invests in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Three focus areas: energy/climate, health, financial inclusion. Fund-of-funds investor in African VC/PE. Direct investments in growth-stage companies. Strong Swedish development cooperation backing.
ESG/impact frameworks, governance, Swedish business network, climate finance
DFI process — long timelines. Development mandate. ESG requirements.
Applicants should show how their project contributes to sustainable growth, creates jobs, or expands access to essential products and services. Private companies should align with Swedfund’s investment focus in developing countries, while public sector applicants should apply through the Project Accelerator for feasibility study funding.
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Deploying
Multiple African companies and funds across energy, health, financial inclusion