EIFO

Denmark's national promotional bank and official export credit agency, EIFO, was established in January 2023 through the merger of three state-owned funds: EKF Denmark's Export Credit Agency, Vækstfonden (The Growth Fund), and the Danish Green Investment Fund. This consolidation aimed to streamline operations and enhance access to financing for Danish businesses, both domestically and internationally. EIFO operates as a state-owned financial institution, offering a single point of contact for companies seeking risk capital and export financing. It plays a pivotal role in supporting the green transition by facilitating investments in renewable energy and sustainable technologies.

EIFO's investment strategy encompasses a broad spectrum of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, and fixed income. The organization is active across various stages of company development, from seed and early-stage investments to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations. Geographically, EIFO focuses on Denmark and has a significant presence in countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, India, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Russia, and South Africa. The firm's industry focus is diverse, covering sectors like technology, healthcare, renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, financial services, consumer goods, manufacturing, telecommunications, media, transportation, agriculture, education, tourism, and pharmaceuticals.

In 2024, EIFO demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the Nordic life sciences ecosystem by investing €48 million in HealthCap IX, a Swedish venture fund dedicated to building innovative companies in areas of high unmet medical need. This investment underscores EIFO's dedication to advancing healthcare solutions and its strategic focus on sectors with significant growth potential. Additionally, EIFO's partnership with the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU programme has enabled the provision of up to DKK 300 million in favorable loans to Danish businesses in the creative and cultural sectors, further highlighting its role in promoting economic development and cultural industries. Through these initiatives, EIFO continues to contribute to Denmark's economic growth and the global green transition, reinforcing its position as a key player in the international financial landscape.