Norfund

Norfund is a government development finance institution and economic development agency based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1997. It provides equity, risk capital, and loans to companies and projects in developing countries, focusing on markets where private capital is scarce and economic development can be accelerated. The organization aims to reduce poverty and promote sustainable growth by investing in sectors and regions with high potential, notably Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Southeast Asia and Central America, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises through minority investments and SME funds. It collaborates with local entrepreneurs and institutions to strengthen local capital markets and create lasting economic impact.

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 Winful Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Donald Kariuki

Investment Manager

Finn 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

Kristoffer Valvik

Investment Manager

Past deals in Nigeria

OmniRetail

Series A in 2025
OmniRetail is a B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2019, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It aims to digitize the consumer goods supply chain from manufacturers through distributors to retailers, improving reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities.

Access Bank

Debt Financing in 2024
Access Bank, established in 1988 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking products and services to individual and business customers. The bank operates in Ghana and provides various accounts, including standard savings and current accounts, as well as specialized options such as access advantage and premier accounts. Access Bank also offers online banking services, facilitating ATM transactions, online access, point-of-sale terminal services, bill payments, and Western Union money transfers. In addition to personal banking, the bank provides corporate and investment banking, commercial and business banking services, along with mortgage loans and sustainable international banking solutions.

Ecobank

Post in 2023
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, established in 1985 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, provides a range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services across Africa and internationally. Its operations include Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Consumer Banking, offering products such as current and savings accounts, loans, cards, and digital banking services. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium enterprises, multinationals, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. With a network of 888 branches and over 2,460 ATMs, Ecobank facilitates various financial services, including treasury, cash management, remittance, and bancassurance. Subsidiaries such as Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited extend its services, focusing on commercial and retail banking tailored to local markets.

Wecyclers

Debt Financing in 2023
Wecyclers is a waste recycling service that aims to promote environmental sustainability and social welfare in Lagos, Nigeria. The company enables households to capture value from their waste by collecting recyclable materials such as plastic bottles, plastic bags, and aluminum cans. Utilizing a fleet of low-cost, bicycle-powered collection vehicles known as "wecycles," Wecyclers collaborates with the Lagos Waste Management Authority to facilitate waste collection at the household level. Households are incentivized through a rewards system that offers redeemable points based on the volume and quality of recyclables they provide. Wecyclers sorts and aggregates the collected materials, which are then sold to local recyclers, thereby supporting the recycling industry and fostering a more sustainable environment.

Sundry Foods

Private Equity Round in 2019
Sundry Foods Limited is a prominent food services provider based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Founded in 2004, it operates a chain of quick-service restaurants across various cities, including Lagos and Abuja, and is best known for its brand "Kilimanjaro," which has become a market leader in the fast food sector. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including industrial catering, housekeeping, events catering and management, and bakery services. By combining traditional Nigerian cuisine with Western fast food concepts, Sundry Foods targets Nigeria's growing middle class, providing fresh meals that cater to a wide array of cultural preferences and food cravings.
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