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We are looking for an Investment Analyst

Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure […]

May 9, 2022

Getting together again – EDFI spring meeting brought E&S and impact specialists to Helsinki

European development finance institutions’ (EDFI) E&S and Impact Spring meeting brought both environmental & social sustainability and impact specialists together on 25-27 April in Helsinki. The meeting consisted of three days full of discussions and knowledge sharing on climate change policies and practices in mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, human rights, impact management, and so forth. […]

May 4, 2022

DFIs pledge to enhance collaboration in support of infrastructure development

The leaders of more than 15 Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) gathered to affirm their commitment to transparent and sustainable private sector investment in priority sectors essential to development. The group of DFI leaders reiterated their support for an initiative first announced at the Carbis Bay G7 Summit last year that contributes to achieving the shared […]

April 26, 2022

Finnfund’s 3 million US dollar equity investment expands the insurance industry in Pakistan

Finnfund makes a 3 million US dollar equity investment in TPL Insurance Limited, Pakistan’s first direct insurance company. The investment will enable TPL Insurance to introduce innovative and tech-driven products, such as yield based crop and livestock insurance, as well as women specific insurance programs, thereby increasing penetration of insurance in Pakistan in diverse segments. TPL […]

April 19, 2022

Finnfund invests in Valency International to foster sustainable cashew production in Côte d’Ivoire

Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and an impact investor, announces today a USD 10 million debt facility commitment to Valency International Trading SARL, a Valency International Group company. Valency International Group is a diversified, integrated supply chain manager in agri commodities and agri inputs with subsidiaries in 15 countries. With the funding provided by Finnfund, […]

April 15, 2022

We are looking for a KYC Officer

Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure […]

April 11, 2022

We are looking for a Compliance Counsel

Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure […]

The Ukraine price shock will be felt globally and hit the income of the poorest

In early 2022 the Emerging and Developing Economies (EMDEs) continued a fragile recovery from the pandemic, while many were balancing with increasing inflation and tightening global financial conditions. Overall, the pandemic shock has left EMDEs on a lower growth path and increased the income gap to the advanced economies. Moreover, with record-high debt levels and […]

March 29, 2022

We are looking for a (Senior) Investment Manager, Energy and Infrastructure

Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure […]

March 28, 2022

Keep up the good work – stakeholder survey provides feedback and ideas on Finnfund’s operations

In the future, how should Finnfund develop its operations as a development financier and impact investor? What are the key issues it should particularly focus on? Which areas of impact and sustainability are the most relevant? When thinking about the field of development finance, what are the trends or issues that will be in the […]

March 7, 2022