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.

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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 Electricity

Enerjisa

Post in 2021

Enerjisa Enerji A.S. operates as electricity distribution and retail company in Turkey. It distributes electricity in Baskent, Ayedas, and Toroslar regions. The company is operating in a regulated sector and serving 21.5 million users in 14 provinces in Turkey. It also provides marketing, energy management, and energy consultancy services. Enerjisa Enerji A.S. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

OSHEE

Debt Financing in 2021

OSHEE is the state-owned enterprise in the sector in Albania that manages and operates the country’s power distribution network.

SolarGaps

Grant in 2018

SolarGaps, based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializes in smart solar blinds that integrate photovoltaic panels to generate electricity. These innovative blinds automatically track the sun's movement, allowing users to produce their own electricity, which can be used to power home devices and reduce electricity bills. Additionally, SolarGaps provides the option to store generated energy in a home battery system for use during emergencies. The blinds also contribute to interior cooling, enhancing energy efficiency. Users can conveniently monitor and control their SolarGaps through a smartphone app, enabling management of energy production from anywhere.

PKP Energetyka

Venture Round in 2015

PKP Energetyka is a Warsaw-based company that specializes in the supply, transmission, and distribution of electricity, primarily serving the Polish railway network along with industrial, residential, and commercial customers. The company engages in the trade of electric power and provides maintenance and emergency response services for the railway sector. Additionally, PKP Energetyka operates fuel stations for diesel locomotives and offers gas reselling services. Its capabilities extend to the installation and servicing of power grids and electrical equipment, as well as the production of components for power engineering. Further, the company is involved in the construction, modernization, and maintenance of electrical systems, providing expertise in the supervision of work in the power sector. Founded in 2001, PKP Energetyka plays a crucial role in Poland's energy infrastructure.