Norfund

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.

Anders Blom

Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Fay Chetnakarnkul

Regional Director - Asia

Mark Davis Ph.D

Executive Vice President, Clean Energy

Carlos Escobar

Senior Investment Manager, Financial Institutions

Naana Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Finn Ivar Marum

Executive Vice President

Athivadee Panuvatvanich

Investment Associate

Ellen Rasmussen

Executive Vice President, Green Infrastructure and Scalable Enterprises

Kjell Roland

Managing Director and CEO

Lisa Thomsen

Senior Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Tellef Thorleifsson

CEO

Kristoffer Valvik

Investment Manager

Donald Kariuki

Investment Manager

Past deals in Indonesia

AwanTunai

Series B in 2024
AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, founded in 2017. It focuses on digitizing the traditional fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain by providing a mobile application that connects micro merchants with essential financial services. The platform allows users to access working capital loans and facilitates online ordering, customer management, and payment acceptance. AwanTunai aims to enhance financial inclusion for individuals who lack access to conventional banking products by offering mobile-based credit and connecting them with lenders. As a regulated fintech institution, it has the capability to originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets, ensuring comprehensive customer control. Additionally, AwanTunai collaborates with global insurance institutions to offer auto-trigger micro-insurance protection, contributing to the overall welfare of its users.

Funding Societies

Debt Financing in 2023
Funding Societies, established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, operates a digital financing platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. The company facilitates business loans, focusing on quick and efficient financing solutions, often bypassing traditional banking methods. It offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, and invoice financing, using advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. With operations across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, Funding Societies caters to SMEs seeking accessible and timely financing.

Modalku

Debt Financing in 2023
Modalku is an online marketplace based in Jakarta, Indonesia, designed to connect small businesses seeking loans with lenders looking to fund these loans. By leveraging technology, Modalku offers borrowers access to financing options that may not be available through traditional channels, often at lower interest rates. Lenders participating in the platform can achieve returns that surpass those typically found in bank deposits and traditional investment products. This marketplace lending model has been successfully implemented in various countries, including the USA, UK, China, and Singapore, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting small business growth.
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