Introducing IFU: The Investment Fund for Developing Countries

IFU, or the Investment Fund for Developing Countries, is a Danish impact investor whose primary goal is to contribute to green, just, and inclusive societies while actively supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With its head office located at Fredericiagade 27 Copenhagen K, Denmark, IFU provides risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe.

Investments made by IFU are on commercial terms and come in various forms, including equity, loans, and guarantees. The company prioritizes four key sectors: Green energy & infrastructure, Financial services, Healthcare, and Sustainable food systems. To date, IFU has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. The total contracted investments amount to EUR 31 billion, with IFU contributing EUR 3.5 billion.

Each year, IFU engages in roughly 25-30 investments and maintains an average active portfolio of 200 investments. The company's global reach is supported by regional representation in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe.

In addition to its primary investment activities, IFU also operates as a fund manager for public-private partnerships such as the Danish SDG Investment Fund. This fund is designed to invest in commercially viable projects that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Established in cooperation with the Danish State, several of the largest Danish Pension Funds, and private investors, the SDG Fund has a total capital under management of EUR 1.7 billion.

IFU's specialization in Financial Services enables the company to create a meaningful impact within the industry while contributing to the greater good of developing countries and emerging markets. By focusing on investments that align with the SDGs, IFU is playing a crucial role in promoting sustainable growth and driving positive change on a global scale.

For more information about IFU and their investment activities, visit their website at http://www.ifu.dk.