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.

Swedfund International

Maria Håkansson

Catrina Ingelstam

Pernilla Andersson Strömbäck

Anna Älgevik

Johanna Raynal

Karin Kronhoffer

Ann-Caroline Andersson

Johan Selander

Jacob Hagerman

Marie Aglert

The Legal Team at Swedfund International AB oversees all legal aspects of the firm's investment activities, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice. They draft and review contracts, manage legal due diligence processes, and support in negotiations to protect the firm’s interests. The team also ensures that the company's operations align with ethical standards and regulatory requirements in emerging markets.

Legal Team

Investment Team

Impact and ESG Team

Leadership Team

Legal Team

About

Team members

Other teams at Swedfund International

Investment Team

Impact and ESG Team

Leadership Team