SIFEM - The Swiss Development Finance Institution

SIFEM is the Swiss Development Finance Institution (DFI). It is owned by the Swiss Government and an integral part of Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. SIFEM provides long-term financing through financial intermediaries to SMEs and other fast-growing companies in developing countries. It aims to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies by creating and securing more and better jobs, growing opportunities for the underserved and supporting projects towards a Just Transition. SIFEM aligns its investments with international environmental goals to address the global climate crisis and support emerging markets in achieving low-carbon economic growth. With its investments it contributes to closing financing gaps and mobilising additional private capital for the growth of local companies in developing countries. By the end of 2022, SIFEM’s investment portfolio amounts to USD 451m, thereby financing directly and indirectly 612 companies in 80 countries. Since its inception, SIFEM made commitments of almost USD 1.3 billion. SIFEM has delegated its operational activities to two partner companies: responsAbility Investments AG acts as its portfolio manager and is responsible for investment sourcing, advisory, and oversight, Tameo Impact Fund Solutions SA is the business services manager and assumes responsibility for policy-related and representative functions, financial and impact oversight & reporting.