IFU
Theo Ib Larsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in economics and international development. Currently serving as Vice President and Investment Director at IFU since August 2022, Theo has previously held key positions, including Chief Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark from August 2017 to August 2022, and Advisor to the Board of Directors at the Asian Development Bank from August 2014 to July 2017. Additional roles include Senior Adviser/Economist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and Research Coordinator/External Lecturer at the University of Copenhagen. Theo's earlier experience encompasses positions as an Economist at The World Bank and Country and Bank Analyst at EKF Denmark's Export Credit Agency. Education credentials include an M.Sc. in Economics and a Cand. polit. from the University of Copenhagen, along with a high school diploma from Edmund Burke High School in Washington DC.
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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.