VEF AB (publ)

VEF AB (publ) is a Sweden-based listed investment company specializing in growth-stage private fintech companies in emerging and frontier markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Stockholm, with additional offices in Hamilton, Bermuda; London, United Kingdom; and Dublin, Ireland, it focuses on creating long-term sustainable value for shareholders by backing innovative financial services ventures in regions such as Brazil, Mexico, India, Pakistan, Colombia, Asia/Pacific, Africa/Middle East, and European emerging markets. The firm targets modern fintech sectors including payments providers, credit, mobile money, digital banking, money transfers, consumer loans, and wealth advisors, taking minority stakes with active involvement through board representation in portfolio companies like Creditas, Konfio, TransferGo, Juspay, Revo, FinanZero, and Nibo. Guided by strategic pillars of supporting investors, investing wisely, and building for the long term, VEF AB (publ) navigates macroeconomic risks and digitalization trends to help entrepreneurs scale amid rapid population growth and unmet financial needs in dynamic markets. With a lean team of nine employees led by CEO David Francis Nangle, it operates in the asset management industry within financial services, emphasizing venture capital approaches to foster innovation.