Investing for impact in East Africa

Backing agri-food businesses that advance climate adaptation and inclusive, resilient digital and financial solutions. 

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About Nordic Impact Funds

Nordic Impact Funds is an early-growth impact investor for founders building climate-resilient livelihoods across East Africa. Since launch, we have backed mission-driven teams at the moments that matter most, providing patient and flexible capital and hands-on support. Through every cycle, we stand shoulder to shoulder as long-term partners, turning bold, practical solutions into resilient, scalable businesses.

Early and Growth Stage

Agri-food value chains and inclusive finance/fintech.

USD100,000-2M

Ticket size.

East Africa

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Malawi.

OUR CONVICTION

is that financially viable businesses, led by dedicated social entrepreneurs, play a crucial role in achieving sustained impact scale.

OUR MISSION

is to capitalize local SMEs with economically viable and scalable solutions that contribute to improved livelihoods, climate adaptions and resilience for underserved population groups in East Africa.

WE PROVIDE

patient and flexible capital with ticket sizes between USD 100K and 2M in equity, equity-like instruments, impact-liked finance and hybrid instruments.

WE ADD VALUE

through technical assistance on areas related to governance and management structures, climate smart technologies and impact management, as well as establishing partnerships and accessing additional funding from NIF’s network of impact investors in the Nordics and beyond.

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CLIMATE CHANGE is threatening the livelihoods of about 70% of East Africa’s population

Low-income communities, smallholder farmers, and women are disproportionally impacted

Supporting underserved populations in adapting to climate change through improved agricultural practices and financial inclusion is crucial to foster sustainable development, climate adaptation and resilience

 

CLIMATE CHANGE is threatening the livelihoods and food security of about 70% of the population who depend on agriculture in East Africa

– and particularly smallholder farmers, women and low-income populations

SUPPORTING smallholder farmers, low-income populations and women with sustainable practices, climate-resilient seeds, better water management, and financial services is crucial to foster sustainable development and resilience and adaptation to climate change

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