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About SIFEM
The Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) serves as Switzerland’s Development Finance Institution (DFI). Established in 2011 as a public limited company fully owned by the Swiss Confederation, SIFEM plays a key role in Switzerland’s international cooperation strategy. SIFEM provides long-term financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing and emerging countries through local financial intermediaries. By doing so, SIFEM aims to reduce poverty while fostering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies. Its focus also extends to tackling the root causes of climate change and enhancing communities resilience to its effects.
SIFEM AG is a private limited company, the shares of which are 100% owned by the Swiss Confederation. It is legally domiciled in Bern, Switzerland, under UID CHE-112.401.487. The shareholder rights are exercised by the Federal Council, the highest executive authority in the country. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), together with the Federal Finance Administration (FFA), assume supervisory and controlling functions ensuring that investments are fully in line with their remit and that federal funds are used purposefully.
About responsAbility Investments
responsAbility Investments AG is a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes. These themes directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever-growing population. All responsAbility investment solutions target specific measurable impact alongside market returns. Since its inception in 2003, responsAbility has deployed over USD 16.5 billion in impact investments. With over 270 employees collaborating across 7 offices, as of 31 March 2025 the company manages USD 5.5 billion in assets across approximately 300 portfolio companies in around 70 countries. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G plc, the international savings, and investments business, and contributes to enhancing M&G’s capabilities in impact investing.
About SIFEM Technical Assistance Facility
SIFEM’s Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) is designed to create value that complements its investments by offering technical assistance to its investees, including fund managers, financial institutions, and their portfolio companies. The TAF aims to enhance SIFEM’s contributions to its development agenda and position SIFEM as a trusted knowledge partner for its portfolio. The SIFEM TAF is managed by responsAbility Investments AG, which also serves as the portfolio manager for SIFEM. All TAF projects are funded by SECO, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, technical assistance management expenses are funded by SIFEM.
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