SIFEM Invests USD 15 Million in Jungle Ventures V to Foster Innovation in Asia
Zurich, November 13, 2024 – The Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM), managed by responsAbility Investments AG, has committed USD 15 million to Jungle Ventures V, L.P. This investment marks the beginning of a more systematic approach by SIFEM to invest in venture capital funds to support small and early-stage innovative companies in emerging markets.
Jungle Ventures is one of the largest independent venture capital firms in Southeast Asia and India, having raised over USD 1 billion across five funds. The firm has supported more than 60 high-growth technology companies, enabling entrepreneurs to become national, regional, or global industry leaders. Jungle Ventures addresses critical challenges, such as market access and market inefficiencies across the region.
This investment aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)1 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), thereby promoting innovation and economic inclusion.
responsAbility as Portfolio Manager of SIFEM responsAbility has managed the SIFEM portfolio since March 1, 2023, bringing its extensive expertise in impact investing to support SIFEM’s mandate. This mandate involves promoting investments that contribute to long-term, sustainable economic growth in developing and emerging countries.
About SIFEM 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.
About responsAbility Investments AG responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested in around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.
Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.
1 Please note that while we support the UN SDGs, we are not associated with the UN and our funds are not endorsed by them.
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