IFU

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1967

AUM

-

Location

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

North America South America Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

IFU provides advisory services and risk capital to Danish companies wishing to do business in developing countries and emerging markets


IFU provides risk capital and advice to companies wishing to set up business in Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity and loans. The purpose is to contribute to economic and social development in the investment countries.





IFU and IFU managed funds have co-invested in close to 1300 companies in 100 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Committed investments total DKK 202 billion, of which IFU has contributed DKK 22 billion.

Industry

Automotive Agriculture Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Oil and Gas Foodtech Utilities HealthTech

Contacts

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Lisbeth Erlands Investment Director
Investment Director
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Arent Christian Kjaer Investment Director
Investment Director
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FAQs about IFU

IFU is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
IFU is located in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark.
IFU was founded in 1967.
IFU invests in companies and startups in Automotive, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Oil and Gas, Foodtech, Utilities, HealthTech.
IFU invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
IFU invests in companies and startups at Series B.
IFU usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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