Annual Report 2025

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Annual and Sustainability Report 2025
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July 7, 2026

Swedfund increases investment to preserve and create jobs in African SMEs

Swedfund is investing an additional USD 5 million in TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (TLG II). The investment will further support the preservation and creation of decent jobs in small and medium sized companies that otherwise struggle to access financing.

June 29, 2026

Swedfund invests USD 15 million to support local job creation through MSMEs in Sri Lanka

Swedfund invests USD 15 million in Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB) to expand access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and women’s economic empowerment.

Traffic in Manila, Philippines. Photo: Nikada, Getty Images

June 25, 2026

Swedfund invests in job creation and private sector growth in the Philippines

Swedfund has committed USD 15 million to Navegar Fund III, a private equity fund focusing on mid-sized companies in the Philippines. The investment aims to help local businesses grow, strengthen their operations, and create more productive and better-quality jobs.

June 16, 2026

Swedfund invests USD 15 million to expand access to capital for MSMEs in Sri Lanka

Swedfund invests USD 15 million in LB Finance to expand financing for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka and support lower emissions transport solutions. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and long-term private sector development.

How our investments and projects contribute to Agenda 2030

We make investments in the private sector and fund project preparation through the Project Accelerator, which targets the public sector in developing countries.

How we operate

Swedfund Annual Report 2025: Investments drive jobs and growth in a more uncertain world
Geopolitical tensions, conflicts, climate change and economic volatility continue to shape global development. Swedfund’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 shows that long-term investments in developing countries contribute to positive development outcomes, while the portfolio has continued to deliver stable results.
Swedfund invests USD 15 million to expand access to capital for MSMEs in Sri Lanka
Swedfund invests USD 15 million in LB Finance to expand financing for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka and support lower emissions transport solutions. The investment is expected to contribute to job creation and long-term private sector development.
Swedfund Business Accelerator
The Swedfund Business Accelerator provides financial and strategic support to Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to establish or expand commercial partnerships in Ukraine. The programme aims to support sustainable business development while contributing to Ukraine’s economic recovery.