EBRD (Investment Firm)

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an investment firm established in 1991 to support the development of market economies and democracies in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. As the largest single investor in the region, the EBRD focuses on private enterprises, investing primarily in minority equity positions and participating in private equity funds that target medium-sized companies seeking expansion. The firm mobilizes significant foreign direct investment and provides project financing for a variety of sectors, including banking, industry, and municipal services. It collaborates with publicly owned companies to facilitate privatization and restructuring efforts. The EBRD operates in countries committed to democratic principles and emphasizes strong corporate governance and environmental respect in all its investments. With a portfolio exceeding €130 billion across over 5,200 projects, the EBRD has also extended its financing initiatives to the Middle East and Africa, leveraging its expertise to foster economic growth and transformation.

Sue Barrett

Director, Head of Infra TMEA, SIG

Harry Boyd-Carpenter

Director, Head of Energy EMEA

Alistair Clark

Managing Director, Environment and Sustainability Department

Hassan El-Khatib

Managing Director, Equity

Anne Fossemalle

Director, Equity Funds

Susan Goeransson

Director and Head of Infrastructure

Remy Hassendorfer

Senior Banker - Corporate Equity/ Principal Investment

Janet Heckman

Managing Director for the southern and eastern Mediterranean region

Natalia Khanjenkova

Managing Director for Central Asia and Russia

Jean-Patrick Marquet

Managing Director, Turkey

Tamas Nagy

Director, Co-head Private Equity

Douglas Nevison

EBRD Board Director

Nandita Parshad

Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure

Matteo Patrone

Director and Regional Head Romania and Bulgaria

Claudia Pendred

Director, Property and Tourism

Eric Rasmussen

Director, Head of Natural Resources

Kanako Sekine

Managing Director, Portfolio

Nick Tesseyman

Managing Director, Financial Institutions

Christopher Upton-Hansen

Associate, Private Equity Funds

Ilker Yoney

Director, Co-head Private Equity

Past deals in North Africa

Qatar National Bank Alahli is one of the leading financial institutions in Egypt established in April 1978 and ranked as the second-largest private bank in Egypt. Qatar National Bank Alahli provides its services for more than 1,284,417 clients served by 6,723 banking professionals with a network of 231 branches, along with 861 ATMs & 64,147 Point-of-Sale to serve clients nationwide. Further, a distinctive Call center operates round the clock 7 days a week. Qatar National Bank Alahli provides dedicated products in corporate banking, financial advisory, project financing, structured financing, trade financing, cash management, and foreign exchange with its competitive offerings, it has managed to establish a strong bond with its various corporate clientele whether large domestic corporations, subsidiaries of multinational companies, medium caps, as well as SMEs.

WUZZUF

Series B in 2020
Wuzzuf, LLC is an online recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, including accounting, customer service, engineering, sales, marketing, and software development. Founded in 2009, Wuzzuf operates as a subsidiary of BasharSoft LLC, a technology firm specializing in innovative online recruitment solutions. The platform caters to a diverse range of job seekers, from highly educated individuals to those with varying levels of education. Since its inception, Wuzzuf has served over 10,000 employers and facilitated more than 100,000 direct hires. The platform has advertised over 250,000 job vacancies and attracts more than 500,000 users each month, making it a significant player in the Egyptian job market.

Bank Of Africa

Post in 2020
BMCE Bank of Africa offers banking products for individuals, professionals, Moroccans living abroad. A confirmed upward trend, such is the result of the 2014 financial year, bringing out the consolidation of the financial base of BMCE Bank of Africa Group, with its earning power growing stronger year by year. This was recently again demonstrated by the record reached by the Net Income Attributable to the Parent, standing at MAD 1.944 billion, just under the bar of MAD 2 billion, accounting for more than the double of the amount of 2011, thus providing proof of concept for the Group’s strategic policy orientations, both in Morocco and abroad. Combined with the broader diversification of the business sectors, this performance further reflect the rising power of the Group, which is gaining a firmer foothold in Subsaharan Africa, inter alia through, the launch this year of the African Entrepreneurship Award, a competition with strong economic and social impact. Today, we have reached a new milestone in the development of BMCE Bank, which is gathering further strength as a continental Group, leveraging this powerful « Bank of Africa » brand name by coupling it with our prestigious BMCE Bank brand. « BMCE Bank of Africa » reflects our desire to extend our continental reach by setting up new establishments more especially in English-speaking and Portuguesespeaking parts of Africa. As a Maghrebian and Pan-African Group, our corporate responsibility is evidenced by all the commitments of our subsidiaries, acting as the operational and efficient vehicle. Whether this relates to financing of developmental projects or to community-based actions geared to promote financial inclusion, the Group, in its African dimension, has managed to position itself as a key player, highly involved in the economic, social and environmental development of the 30 countries where we are doing business. As part of 60th anniversary of the Independence of Morocco, 2015 will see the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the creation of Banque Marocaine du Commerce Extérieur, as well as the 20th anniversary of its privatization. We are confident that on these auspicious occasions, the accomplishments made by BMCE Bank and its subsidiaries will be far more striking, living up to the expectations of their shareholders, in line with the stature and the national and international outreach of BMCE Bank of Africa Group.

Dolidol

Debt Financing in 2018
Established in 1972, Dolidol is one of the oldest mattress manufacturers in Morocco and a leading player in the industry. The Dolidol household brand name is one of the most recognized and widely used foam and bedding brands throughout Morocco, perceived as being higher-end with better quality products. Dolidol manufactures and sells polyurethane foam, mattresses and sofas, as well as non-woven textile. Dolidol has developed a wide distribution network in Morocco with 46 owned stores, 10 distribution facilities and over 1,100 distributors.

WUZZUF

Series B in 2018
Wuzzuf, LLC is an online recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, including accounting, customer service, engineering, sales, marketing, and software development. Founded in 2009, Wuzzuf operates as a subsidiary of BasharSoft LLC, a technology firm specializing in innovative online recruitment solutions. The platform caters to a diverse range of job seekers, from highly educated individuals to those with varying levels of education. Since its inception, Wuzzuf has served over 10,000 employers and facilitated more than 100,000 direct hires. The platform has advertised over 250,000 job vacancies and attracts more than 500,000 users each month, making it a significant player in the Egyptian job market.