Authorizations

• IFU can provide direct loans to companies:
• Up to DKK 100 million
• Tenors typically between 5 and 7 years

• IFU can also provide guarantees to a company’s bank for a loan to support the company’s operations or expansion plans

• IFU may provide direct investments in companies:
• IFU is always a minority investor with approximately between 10% and 30% of the total investment
• In small projects IFU can take up to 49%
• Up to DKK 350 million per investment
• IFU typically exits after 5 to 7 years
• IFU can also provide quasi-equity financing (mezzanine capital, subordinated loans, convertible loans, etc.) to strengthen the financial resources of up-and-coming companies, without diluting the position of its shareholders

• Danish SMEs may receive grants from IFU to set up businesses in developing countries
• Financial support can be obtained for optimisation of business plans, organisational and managerial development, recruitment, environmental studies, training and implementation of sustainability action plans, for example
• Requirements:
• The investment country must be a developing country
• The Danish company must meet the criteria for being an SME

• IFU offers professional advice in Denmark and abroad, from the initial idea through the establishment phase, and until a project is economically viable

• Companies that use IFU’s products must meet the following conditions:
• There must be Danish investors or interests in the project in the host country
• The business operation must be commercially viable
• Projects must have a positive development impact on host country
• The host country must be on the list of IFU-eligible countries

• IFU has investment teams specialized in:
• Green energy and infrastructure
• Financial services
• Healthcare
• Sustainable food systems

• 2024: TBC and FMO sign EUR 80 million syndicated subordinated facility

• 2023: IFU supports new fund for climate-smart agriculture and food systems