NORDIC IMPACT FUNDS

NIF’s impact and sustainability strategy is rooted in a holistic approach incorporating both intentional positive impact (do good) and mitigating potential adverse impacts (do no harm).

See how we actively manage impact and sustainability throughout the investment process in our Impact and
sustainability policy and find our latest impact results in the 2023 Impact Report.

Impact and Sustainability policy
Impact report

NIF’s impact and sustainability strategy is rooted in a holistic approach incorporating both intentional positive impact (do good) and mitigating potential adverse impacts (do no harm).

See how we actively manage impact and sustainability throughout the investment process in our Impact and sustainability policy and find our latest impact results in the 2023

Impact Report

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Input and activities

Flexible capital

Equity, debt or hybrid instruments

Strategic advice

Value creation through technical assistance and strategic guidance

Impact Incentives

Financial incentives upon achievement of impact targets

Investment focus

Food systems and
agribusinesses

Financial and digital enablers

Climate-smart solutions contributing to increased climate adaptation and resilience

Gender-smart solutions contributing to increased gender equity

Inclusive solutions targeted low-income populations

Sustainable solutions ensuring no harm to sustainable development objectives

effect on portfolio companies

  • Business growth and expansion
  • Increased economic viability
  • Improved governance and investability
  • Increased depth and breadth of impact
  • Increased inclusion
  • Improved enviromental and social (risk) management

Example longer term outcomes

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Increased quality, quantity, and consistency of yields

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Increased financial inclusion and resilience

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Increased efficiency and inclusivity of agricultural value chains

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Increased quality, quantity, and consistency of yields

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Increased financial inclusion and resilience

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Increased efficiency and inclusivity of agricultural value chains

Ultimate impact objectives

Increased climate adaption and resilience for low-income populations in East Africa

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KEY RESULTS

847.8K people reached

51% low-income people reached

59% women reached

57% of portfolio companies raised additional capital from investors brought in by NIF

85% local founders

60% women founders

46.8% women in management

50.1% women employees


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AND LOOKING FOR AN IMPACT FOCUSED INVESTOR?

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COPENHAGEN OFFICE
LISBETH STAUSHOLM ZACHO
FOUNDER/MANAGING PARTNER

Demokratigaragen, Rentemestervej 57,
2400 København NV, Denmark

lsz@nordicimpactfunds.com
+45 28897900

EAST AFRICA OFFICE
OLIVIA BYANYIMA
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EAST AFRICA

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Bandali Rise, Kampala, Uganda

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