Norfund is a Norwegian development finance institution established in 1997, owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It invests in developing countries to create jobs and improve lives by supporting sustainable businesses, particularly in renewable energy, financial inclusion, green infrastructure, and scalable enterprises[1][2]. Norfund's target audience includes businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its unique selling proposition is its focus on catalyzing sustainable development and transitioning to net-zero emissions in emerging markets, while mobilizing private capital[1][3]. Norfund offers equity and debt capital investments as a minority partner[3].