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December 18, 2025
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Swedfund Invests $20 Million in Helios CLEAR Fund to Back Climate-Focused African Businesses

Swedfund Invests $20 Million in Helios CLEAR Fund to Back Climate-Focused African Businesses

Swedfund has committed USD 20 million to the Helios CLEAR Fund to support African businesses focused on climate resilience, renewable energy, low-carbon growth and green job creation...

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Swedfund has announced a $20 million investment in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund to back climate-focused African businesses. This investment aims to support efforts limiting climate change and helping communities adapt to its impacts across the continent.

  • Swedfund is investing $20 million in the Helios CLEAR Fund.
  • The fund supports African companies focused on reducing emissions, strengthening resilience, and creating green jobs in sectors like renewable energy and climate-smart farming.
  • Investment Director for Energy & Climate at Swedfund, Gunilla Nilsson, highlighted Africa's immense potential for climate-smart business despite receiving a small share of global climate investment.

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