IFU
Jacob Klingemann is an accomplished finance and investment professional with extensive experience in sustainable infrastructure and project finance. Currently serving as the Investment Director at IFU Danish Climate Investment Fund and involved with Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance, Jacob has played key roles in various organizations, including board positions at pampa elvira solar and JCM Power. With a strong background in emerging markets focused on energy, Jacob has also held senior positions at Nordic Investment Bank and NEFCO, specializing in infrastructure projects and corporate finance. Jacob's educational qualifications include a Master’s in Forestry and Economics from the University of Copenhagen and a Finance degree from Copenhagen Business School.
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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.