Norwegian investment fund for developing countries

Creating jobs, improving lives, and supporting the transition to net zero

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Norfund invests in microfinance for rural development in Guatemala 
Calendar Icon October 31, 2025

Norfund invests in microfinance for rural development in Guatemala 

Norfund invests in Finanzauto to promote electric mobility in Colombia
Calendar Icon October 21, 2025

Norfund invests in Finanzauto to promote electric mobility in Colombia

Norfund invests in sustainable steel production in Ghana
Calendar Icon October 13, 2025

Norfund invests in sustainable steel production in Ghana

Norfund invests in canned fruit processor in South Africa
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Norfund invests in canned fruit processor in South Africa

Norfund invests in SIPRA: One of West Africa’s largest integrated poultry producers
Calendar Icon September 30, 2025

Norfund invests in SIPRA: One of West Africa’s largest integrated poultry producers

Climate Investment Fund to finance new major South African renewable actor
Calendar Icon September 22, 2025

Climate Investment Fund to finance new major South African renewable actor

Norfund divests remaining stake in SN Power
Calendar Icon September 19, 2025

Norfund divests remaining stake in SN Power

Norfund invests in plastic recycling in Ghana and Nigeria 
Calendar Icon September 17, 2025

Norfund invests in plastic recycling in Ghana and Nigeria 

Our investments

Norfund’s development mandate aims to create jobs and improve lives, targeting 30 core investment countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa in addition to selected countries in Asia and Latin America. Through the climate mandate, Norfund supports the transition to net zero by investing in 13 core countries in North and Southern Africa, and in South and Southeast Asia. In addition, Norfund has been given a dedicated mandate to help develop sustainable businesses in Ukraine.

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Investing in challenging markets is possible—and profitable. Our experience shows that private investors often overestimate risks. Norfund helps bridge this gap, mobilizing capital where it’s needed the most.

Partner with us

Are you looking for an investor? Norfund works as a minority financial investor, and entrepreneurs or industrial investors are in the lead in our projects. We depend on strong, capable partners who share our values and goals. Norfund also relies on good relations and dialogue with several non-investor partners in the international development sector.