Investing

Finnfund expects responsibility, impact and profitability of its investees

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals, developing countries need massive investments in clean energy, infrastructure and businesses that create proper jobs.

However, the challenging business environment of many developing markets often makes it difficult for businesses to mobilise financing that can stand the risks.

Finnfund and its partners help make these crucial investments happen. Our focus is on the poorest countries, where the need for financing is greatest, and where the impact of investments is most significant.

Finnfund offers businesses equity, long-term investment loans, mezzanine financing and expertise on how to invest in the developing markets.

Each year, we make 20-30 new investments totaling 200-250 million euros

In 53 countries 256 investment decisions (2023)

Annual Report 2023

New investmenet decisions 256 million euros (2023)

Of new investment decisions 95% targeted countries in three lowest income categories (EUR, OECD, DAC)

Investees generated 108,000 direct jobs (2022)

Investments removed 98,000 t CO2-e more than they emitted (2022)22)

Investees generated 9,100 GWH of clean energy (2022)

Finnfund puts special emphasis on sectors that are critical to sustainable development, namely renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions and digital infrastructure and solutions.

Finnfund invests in plantation forests and related industries, such as sawmills and plywood factories.
In terms of climate change, it is crucial how developing countries respond to their rapidly growing energy needs.
Finnfund invests in microfinance institutions and other financial institutions as well as insurance companies.
Increasing the productivity of agriculture in a sustainable way creates jobs and increases the income of people who live on agriculture.
Many global problems can be solved by building digital infrastructure and developing digital solutions.
In addition to the five focus sectors, we also invest in other good projects if they fit our investment strategy and meet our requirements.