British International Investment
British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government's Department for International Development, BII aims to foster long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and South Asia. The institution invests across various sectors, including infrastructure, health, and agribusiness, with a focus on job creation and business development. BII provides financial support through debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and via intermediaries, catering to a wide range of industries such as distribution, education, consulting, logistics, and electronics.
Top Stages
Samir Abhyankar
Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Group and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee
Andrew Brown
Managing Director, Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chairman of the investment committee for Funds and Venture Capital and Financial Services equity transactions
Maria Largey
Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee
Srinivasan Nagarajan
Managing Director, Head of Asia and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee
Past deals in Zambia
Zambia National Commercial Bank
Debt Financing in 2022
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc, commonly known as Zanaco, is a prominent financial institution based in Lusaka, Zambia, established in 1969 to address the banking needs of the country. The bank operates through three main segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Treasury Management, offering a wide range of services that include savings and current accounts, various types of loans, trade financing, and bancassurance. Zanaco caters to a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and government entities. Additionally, the bank provides digital banking services, debit and credit cards, and cash management solutions. With a network of 69 branches, around 200 automated teller machines, and 2,000 point-of-sale machines, Zanaco is well-equipped to serve the financial needs of the Zambian economy effectively.
Zambeef Products
Post in 2016
Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated food processing and retailing company in Zambia, involved in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of a wide range of food products, including beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, and flour. The company also engages in row cropping operations, primarily focused on maize, soya beans, and wheat, utilizing approximately 7,973 hectares of irrigated land and 8,776 hectares of rain-fed crops. In addition to its agricultural activities, Zambeef operates 226 retail outlets across Zambia and West Africa, providing a variety of food and non-food products. The company is also engaged in chicken breeding and the production and sale of leather and meat products. Incorporated in 1994 and headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, Zambeef plays a significant role in the region's food supply chain.
INT Towers Limited
Venture Round in 2015
INT Towers Limited owns and operates over 9,100 telecoms towers across seven regions in Nigeria. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group – the largest independent tower operator in Africa – which has a presence in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Zambia.
Foresythe Farm
Private Equity Round in 2013
Foresythe Farm runs a breeding herd of circa 5,400 cattle in Zambia.
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