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Swedfund Debt Financing (Africa)

Key Information
Organisation
Swedfund
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
EUR 5,000,000 – 25,000,000
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Description

The Swedish development finance institution provides long-term debt to sustainable businesses and financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Mid-market companies and local banks. Extremely rigorous ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance and impact reporting required.

Focus Sectors

Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Financial Inclusion

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