Swedfund International AB is a principal investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. The firm does not invest in the Swedish businesses of Swedish companies and in companies that manufacture or sell weapons, tobacco or alcohol. It prefers to invest in seed, start-ups, and mid and late venture in mature and middle marketcompanies. It seeks to provide risk capital in the form of share capital, share options, convertible loans, preference shares, royalty loans, subordinated loans, secured loans, loans, guarantees, and part-financing of leasing agreements. It prefers to invest in emerging markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Sweden, as well as the non-European Union countries of Eastern Europe. The firm typically invests between SEK 5 million ($1.33 million) and SEK 100 million ($13.37 million). It seeks to exit its investments between five years and ten years. It does not invest together with private individuals, partnerships, sole trader, or co-operative or similar associations, and does not provide aid in the form of donations, and is also not involved in sponsoring. The firm takes a Board seat in its portfolio companies and seeks to participate in the investment committee for fund investments. The firm is a minority investor and its investments do not exceed one-third of the total investment. Swedfund International AB was founded in 1979 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Maria Håkansson

Catrina Ingelstam

Pernilla Andersson Strömbäck

Anna Älgevik

Johanna Raynal

Karin Kronhoffer

Ann-Caroline Andersson

Johan Selander

Jacob Hagerman

Marie Aglert

The Leadership Team at Swedfund International oversees the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the firm. This team ensures alignment with Swedfund’s investment principles and targets, focusing on high-impact investments in emerging markets while adhering to ethical guidelines. The team comprises the CEO, Chief Investment Officer, Chief HR and Administration Officer, Chief Legal Counsel, CFO, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer, each bringing specialized expertise to guide the firm's initiatives, risk management, and sustainable practices.

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