Nordic Impact Funds
Overview
Nordic Impact Funds is a private equity firm dedicated to creating a positive impact in East Africa by leveraging Nordic governance, capital, technology, and expertise. The firm focuses on improving the quality of life and creating job opportunities for low-income populations in the region. By capitalizing enterprises with scalable, economically viable models for impact, Nordic Impact Funds aims to foster sustainable development and resilience against climate change. The firm's investment strategy targets early and growth-stage companies in sectors such as agri-food value chains and inclusive finance/fintech. With ticket sizes ranging from USD 100,000 to 2 million, Nordic Impact Funds provides patient and flexible capital, including equity, equity-like instruments, debt, impact-linked finance, and hybrid instruments. The firm adds value through technical assistance in areas related to governance, management structures, climate-smart technologies, impact management, and establishing partnerships to access additional funding from its network of impact investors in the Nordics and beyond. Nordic Impact Funds is committed to improving the livelihoods and climate resilience of underserved populations in East Africa. By supporting smallholder farmers, low-income communities, and women with sustainable practices, climate-resilient seeds, better water management, and financial services, the firm contributes to fostering sustainable development and adaptation to climate change. The firm's conviction is that financially viable businesses, led by dedicated social entrepreneurs, play a crucial role in achieving sustained impact scale, offering underserved people opportunities for jobs and income, and providing access to needed services and products that improve the quality of their lives.
Investment Focus
- Focus on agri-food value chains and inclusive finance/fintech sectors
- Early and growth-stage companies
- Scalable and economically viable models for impact
- Commitment to improving livelihoods and climate resilience of underserved populations in East Africa
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Nordic Impact Funds
What sectors does Nordic Impact Funds invest in?
Nordic Impact Funds invests in Financial Services, Technology and Agri-food, and is based in Hovedstaden, Denmark. Nordic Impact Funds is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Nordic Impact Funds invest at?
Nordic Impact Funds backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 100K - 2M.
Which regions does Nordic Impact Funds invest in?
Nordic Impact Funds invests across Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi.
Who are the partners at Nordic Impact Funds?
Team members listed for Nordic Impact Funds include Lisbeth Zacho (Founder / Managing Partner) and Anne Katrine Buch Vedstesen (Partner & Investment Director).
How do I contact Nordic Impact Funds?
Nordic Impact Funds's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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