IFU
Anders Paludan-Müller has extensive experience in investment management and economic analysis, currently serving as Investment Director at IFU since October 2004, overseeing investment appraisal and management in North Africa. Previously, Anders held the position of Regional Director at IFU, managing operations across several North African countries, and Senior Investment Manager, focusing on investment opportunities in South East Asia and Egypt. Earlier career roles included Economist at COWI and Kampsax, and Head of Secretariat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Anders completed an MBA in Strategic Planning at Copenhagen Business School from 1982 to 1987.
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IFU
IFU – the Investment Fund for Developing Countries is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. We provide risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Prioritized sectors are Green energy & infrastructure, Financial services, Healthcare and Sustainable food systems. IFU has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which IFU has contributed EUR 3.6 billion. Annually IFU makes around 25 -30 investments and has on average an active portfolio of 200 investments. IFU’s head office is located in Copenhagen supplemented by regional representation in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe. IFU operates as fund manager for public-private partnerships like the Danish SDG Investment Fund, which is to invest in commercially viable projects supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SDG Fund is established in cooperation with the Danish State and several of the largest Danish Pension Funds and private investors. Total capital under management is EUR 2.1 billion.