IFU
Barbara Marcussen is an experienced investment professional currently serving as Investment Director at IFU since September 2019. Prior to this role, Barbara held multiple key positions at Oikocredit from February 2001 to August 2019, including Credit Operations Deputy Director and Manager of the Developing Market Team, focusing on building relationships with SMEs and agricultural businesses to foster sustainable growth in Africa and the MENA region. Additional experience includes serving as a board member for Terrafina Microfinance and Banco Oportunidade. Barbara is an IASSC Certified Green Belt™ and has completed certifications in SME Finance and International Business from recognized institutions such as Copenhagen Business School and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
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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.