Growth financing for SMEs going global
Nefco finances Nordic SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) whose solutions have a positive impact on the environment or climate. We offer loans on market terms, equity-type funding and financial support for feasibility studies for internationalisation. If your company has a proven green solution that is ready to be scaled up internationally, discover how Nefco financing could support your growth.
Scale-up investments
Loans and equityOperational growth
Fast-track loansNew market entry
Financial support from NopefHow to apply
Our investment criteria & cycle
Since 1990, Nefco has been a pioneer in impact investing. We are ready to take a financial risk when there is a green upside. Our financing criteria and step-by step investment cycle guides how we assess and work with your investment proposal.
Our SME portfolio at end 2023
70
scale-up loans and equity-type investments
111
feasibility studies through Nopef
€154m
in funds committed
650+
Nordic SMEs have received financing for internationalisation
Klappir takes transparent environmental reporting globally
Read the case storyAutomasjon og Data provides weather stations for offshore wind farms
Read the case storyEvents
Biodiversity pilot programme
Protecting biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem services that businesses in different sectors depend on. Nefco’s Biodiversity Pilot Programme is testing and developing concrete biodiversity solutions in collaboration with companies.
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