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.
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 2024 Impact Report
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
Increased quality, quantity, and consistency of yields
Increased financial inclusion and resilience
Increased efficiency and inclusivity of agricultural value chains
Increased quality, quantity, and consistency of yields
Increased financial inclusion and resilience
Increased efficiency and inclusivity of agricultural value chains
Ultimate impact objectives
Increased climate adaption and resilience for low-income populations in East Africa
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
