Norfund

Norfund is an economic development agency based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1997. As an active and strategic minority investor, it provides equity, risk capital, and loans to support the growth of businesses in countries with limited access to capital, primarily focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as select regions in Southeast Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to foster sustainable business development in areas where the private sector is underdeveloped, by investing in small and medium-sized enterprises and other targeted sectors. The agency's approach is designed to create significant economic impact and promote long-term growth in these developing markets.

Anders Blom

Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Fay Chetnakarnkul

Regional Director - Asia

Carlos Escobar

Senior Investment Manager, Financial Institutions

Naana Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Panuvatvanich, Athivadee

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 Central America

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 financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as projects and contracts involving the central government and autonomous institutions. The company offers a variety of services, including guarantees, purchase order financing, working capital, factoring, and leasing. Additionally, it facilitates international transactions through wire transfers, foreign currency exchange, and letters of credit. Desyfin is committed to delivering responsible and high-quality management of business relationships, aiming to meet client needs and enhance growth opportunities. Its comprehensive suite of financial products also includes loans, investment and savings options, and insurance services.
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