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Danish Climate Investment Fund

The Danish Climate Investment Fund (KIF) has a dual purpose. Firstly, it will contribute to reducing climate impacts and global warming by investing in projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Secondly, the fund will invest in projects that will promote the transfer of Danish technology, thereby supporting Denmark’s leading position in this expanding market in developing countries and emerging markets. Its technology/sector focus is on small hydropower, geothermal, wind, solar, and biomass energy. The Fund offers risk capital and advice for climate investments in developing countries and emerging markets in Asia, Africa, Latin America and parts of Europe.

Support provider

Denmark

Purpose of support

Project and program implementation

Financial instruments

Grants, Equity

Co-financing requirements (if applicable)

Co-financing is required. The fund will only be a minor investor in a project. The Fund prefers a consortium of share-holders so there will be a shared due diligence, with an emphasis on local investor industrial co-investor or local financial institution.

Average time for accessing the source

The due diligence process follows 2 stages: Initial screening focused on partner country and general merit of the of project. First stage is about a month and ends in approval in board meeting. The second stage is proving due diligence of all the information, including a site visit. The full process can take 6-12 months until disbursement.

Decision-making information

Danish Climate Investment Fund is managed by IFU, which has set up an investment team to identify opportunities and link up with Danish companies supplying relevant technologies. All investment within DCIF above DKK 25 million are decided by an external investment committee.

Information on how to...

Companies can use the "ARE YOU READY FOR A MEETING" section at the fund's website to see if they qualify for investment from the fund. If qualify, the fund will contact the company directly.

Climate objective

Mitigation

Sectors and themes

Energy efficiency, Renewable Energy

Type of support provider

Bilateral

Type of recipient

Public entity at the national level

Fund size

The Danish Climate Investment Fund (KIF) is a public-private partnership with total committed capital of DKK 1.3bn.

Co-financing required

Yes

Trustee or administrator

IFU - Investment Fund for Developing Countries

Contact information

https://stateofgreen.com/en/partners/the-danish-climate-investment-fund/

kif@ifu.dk

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