Why it matters
Expanding financial access is vital for economic inclusion, enabling billions of unbanked individuals and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to grow, create jobs and support sustainability goals.
We invest in financial services to expand inclusion, drive economic growth and support the green transition – especially strengthening resilience and protecting vulnerable communities.
Our impact priorities
- Inclusion
- Growth/jobs
- Green finance
- Gender equality
Our focus areas
Cross-sector focused financial services provider
Sector-dedicated businesses providing financing to enhance value chains
MSME financing
Investments in non-banks that provide micro loans to businesses, individuals or tailor-made financial solutions to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
Development/regional banks
Investments in banks that provide financial and non-financial services to individuals and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
Insurance
Investments in general, digital and life insurance that protect individuals and businesses against loss of income
Funds
Investments in funds sector-aligned with Impact Fund Denmark’s core sectors: Sustainable Food Systems, Financial Services, Healthcare and Green Energy & Infrastructure
Fintech & payments
Investments supporting innovative technology to the financial industry
Impact in numbers
20.2
million microfinance clients served
86%
female microfinance clients
1.37
million small and medium-sized enterprises reached
323,000
direct jobs supported
Case
Arohan
Targeting Indian states with low levels of financial inclusion, Arohan supports two million people with microfinance, of which the majority are women.
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Case
Abler Nordic
Abler Nordic increases financial inclusion by financing microfinance institutions, enabling loans for individuals as well as micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Get in touch
Managing Director and Head of Financial Services
Rohit Goyal
Managing Director, Co-Head of Financial Services
Dave Smit
