We invest for a sustainable, inclusive future.

SIFEM is the Swiss Development Finance Institution.

SIFEM is an integral part of Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. We provide long-term financing through local financial intermediaries to small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Our overarching goal is to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.

We invest for a sustainable, inclusive future

SIFEM is the Swiss Development Finance Institution

SIFEM is an integral part of Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. We provide long-term financing through local financial intermediaries to small- and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Our overarching goal is to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.

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6 November 2025·

SEE Impact Award 2025 winners announced

Stock,Market,And,Business,Activity,In,Asia.,Corporate,Value,And
20 October 2025·

Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Markets’ Private Equity Today

SIFEM-TAF-CyberSecurity
13 October 2025·

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Emerging Markets

Latest News

The latest news and updates from SIFEM

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6 November 2025·

SEE Impact Award 2025 winners announced

Stock,Market,And,Business,Activity,In,Asia.,Corporate,Value,And
20 October 2025·

Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Markets’ Private Equity Today

SIFEM-TAF-CyberSecurity
13 October 2025·

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Emerging Markets

Key Figures

$914M

Active commitments

$451M

Investment portfolio

5.3%

Portfolio IRR

483,253

Jobs supported

8.1M

Microloans

4.9M

tons of GHG emissions avoided

Key Figures

$1,051M

Active commitments

$485M

Investment portfolio

107

Funds & financial intermediaries financed

599,534

Jobs supported

590

Underlying companies

6.3M

tons of GHG emissions avoided

Our key figures

$1,051M

Active commitments

590

Underlying companies

107

Funds and FIs financed

599,534

Jobs supported

$485M

Investment portfolio

6.3M

tons of GHG emissions avoided

Investment Map

Recent investments

Discover our Impact Report 2024

SIFEM’s Impact Report 2024 offers an insightful overview of our strides in impact investing over the past year. Detailing our projects, investments, and their significant contributions towards sustainable development goals, this report showcases our commitment to fostering positive change in emerging markets.

Discover our Impact Report 2024

The SIFEM Impact Report 2024 offers an insightful overview of our strides in impact investing over the past year. Detailing our projects, investments, and their significant contributions towards sustainable development goals, this report showcases our commitment to fostering positive change in emerging markets.