Norfund, established in 1997, is a Norwegian government organization based in Oslo. It is an economic development agency that provides equity, risk capital, and loans to businesses in selected countries and sectors where access to capital is scarce. Its primary focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional investments in South East Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to contribute to poverty reduction and economic development in these regions by supporting sustainable businesses through strategic minority investments.
Executive Vice President, Green Infrastructure and Scalable Enterprises
Kjell Roland
Managing Director and CEO
Lisa Thomsen
Senior Investment Manager, Clean Energy
Kristoffer Valvik
Investment Manager
Donald Kariuki
Investment Manager
Past deals in Central America
SN Power
Private Equity Round in 2013
SN Power operates as an independent power producer focused on hydropower in emerging markets. It acquires, develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects globally, with a multinational team supporting operations across Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, and Europe.
FDL
Private Equity Round in 2013
FDL is a Nicaraguan nonprofit microfinance institution (MFI) that is committed to integrated service provision in rural areas where access to essential services is often limited. The organization began its activities in 1992 as part of the NITLAPAN* research institute and became its own independent entity in 1997. While the organization’s principal mission is to provide financial services to micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, it has continued to work closely with NITLAPAN to design innovative, non-financial products and services that meet the multifaceted needs of small producers.
Financiera Desyfin
Private Equity Round in 2011
Financiera Desyfin, S.A. is a financial services company based in Sabanilla, Costa Rica, established in 1991. It specializes in providing comprehensive financing solutions primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as to projects and contracts associated with the central government, autonomous institutions, and AAA-rated companies. The company's offerings include guarantees, purchase order financing, working capital support, and factoring services. Additionally, Financiera Desyfin facilitates international transactions through services such as wire transfers, foreign currency exchange, and letters of credit. The company also provides leasing options, investment and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, loans, and various insurance products, focusing on quality customer relationship management to enhance its clients' growth opportunities.
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