Development finance institution

Norfund

Checked against official source Last checked 14 November 2026

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, established by the Norwegian Parliament to create jobs through private investment.

Africa mandate and approach

Invests in renewable energy, financial institutions, scalable enterprises and green infrastructure, and manages Norway’s Climate Investment Fund.

Investment focus

Sectors
Energy and powerClimate and energy transitionFinancial servicesAgriculture and foodManufacturing and industrials
Stages and strategies
GrowthFund investments
Instruments
EquityDebt
Regions
Africa-wide

Sources

  1. Norfund official website, www.norfund.no. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 14 November 2026.