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Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
Export and Investment Fund of Denmark is a sovereign wealth headquartered in Denmark (Europe). Ranked #309 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) was established on January 1, 2023, as a result of a merger between three state-owned institutions: Vaekstfonden (The Danish Growth Fund), EKF Denmark's Export Credit Agency, and the Danish Green Investment Fund.
- The predecessor funds were officially closed on April 1, 2023, with their operations and expertise consolidated under the EIFO banner.
Source of Capital
- EIFO is a state-owned entity, and its capital is backed by the Danish government.
- The fund provides risk-tolerant financing to Danish companies, acting as a single point of access to government-supported capital.
Major Events
- The key event in EIFO's history is its formation in 2023 through the strategic merger of three existing state funds. This consolidation was designed to streamline access to state-financed risk capital for Danish businesses.
Allocation Strategy
- EIFO functions as both a national promotional bank and an export credit agency, providing a mix of loans, guarantees, and equity investments.
- The fund targets Danish companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups to large corporations, with a focus on promoting growth, innovation, and internationalization.
- EIFO's investment strategy prioritizes the commercialization of research and deep tech, including quantum technology, the green transition, and the defense sector.
Sources
- https://eifo.dk/en/about/eifos-history/
- https://eltia.eu/index.php/about/all-members/export-and-investment-fund-of-denmark-eifo
- https://www.enfa.org/grants/denmark-s-export-and-investment-fund
- https://www.eifo.dk/en/
- https://www.eifo.dk/en/about/
- https://carbonaccountingfinancials.com/files/institutions_downloads/eifo-annual-report-2023.pdf
- https://stip.oecd.org/stip/interactive-dashboards/policy-initiatives/2023/data/policyInitiatives/99997082