British International Investment

Established in 1948, British International Investment is a UK government-backed development finance institution and impact investor. It focuses on long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets by investing in infrastructure, health, agribusiness, and other sectors.

Samir Abhyankar

Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Group and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Benson Adenuga

Head of Office and Coverage Director, Nigeria and Member of Investment teams

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

Anne-Marie Chidzero

External Investment Committee Member

Leandro Cuccioli

Director and Head of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry

Seema Dhanani

Head of Kenya and Coverage Director East Africa

Hayley Fenton

Investment Associate, Infrastructure - Energy Access and Efficiency

Paul Fitzsimons

External Investment Committee member

Jo Fry

Investment Director and Head of Intermediated Financial services

Craig Gifford

Head of Private Equity Funds and Co-Investments

Anne-Marie Harris

External Investment Committee Member

Nikunj Jinsi

External Investment Committee member

Diana Kolar

Investment Manager, Innovative Finance

Maria Kozloski

External Investment Committee Member

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

Stephen Priestley

Managing Director, Financial Services Group

Rehan Rashid

Country Director, Bangladesh

Sherine Shohdy

Head of Egypt Office and Coverage Director

Abhinav Sinha

Managing Director

Tenbite Ermias

Managing Director, Africa

Roman Frenkel

Director and Head of Food, Agriculture and Natural Capital

Kwabena Asante-Poku

Coverage Director for Ghana and Member of Investment teams

Chirantan Patnaik

Director, Venture Capital

Past deals in Electricity

Aerem

Series A in 2025
Aerem is a FinTech platform that facilitates the adoption of rooftop solar systems for businesses, reducing electricity costs by up to 70%. It leverages a wide installer network and offers quick loans through its in-house NBFC or partner banks. Headquartered in Mumbai, Aerem aims to democratize clean energy adoption and create a sustainable future.

mopo

Venture Round in 2025
Mobile Power Ltd is a company that specializes in providing rental battery packs for charging mobile phones to off-grid customers in developing countries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the company addresses the challenges faced by the estimated half a billion mobile phone users without access to grid electricity. Many of these individuals currently rely on diesel generators and oil lamps, which are both costly and environmentally harmful. Mobile Power Ltd aims to enhance access to clean energy, facilitating improved business opportunities, education, and health outcomes while also reducing carbon emissions. The company incorporates security systems and mobile payment capabilities into its battery packs, further streamlining the user experience in these underserved markets.

ACWA Power

Post in 2024
Founded in 2004, ACWA Power develops, invests in, co-owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation plants, including thermal, solar PV, solar CSP, wind, and desalinated water production facilities. It also provides operations and maintenance services for these industries across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, and other regions.

Etana Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Etana Energy is an electricity trader focused on distributing electricity generated from renewable energy projects to businesses in South Africa. The company specializes in solar and wind energy, providing low-carbon electricity solutions that address the region's significant power needs. By offering competitive pricing, forward price certainty, and flexible contract terms, Etana Energy serves a diverse clientele that includes municipal, industrial, and retail customers. Through its trading services, the company aims to promote sustainable energy usage while ensuring reliable electricity supply.

Berkeley Energy Commercial Industrial Solutions (BECIS)

Debt Financing in 2024
Berkeley Energy Commercial Industrial Solutions (“BECIS”) is a leading Energy as a Service provider to high quality commercial & industrial (“C&I”) customers.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

M-KOPA

Debt Financing in 2023
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

EV

Funding Round in 2022
EV Co. provides four-wheeler electric passenger vehicle services.

Pylon

Seed Round in 2022
Pylon provides water and electricity distribution companies, in emerging markets, with a platform for managing their customers and infrastructure.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2022
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2022
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2022
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

Enel Green Power

Post in 2021
Enel Green Power is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on the development and management of power plants that utilize a diverse array of resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. Established in December 2008 as part of the Enel Group, the company operates across Europe and the Americas, boasting an installed capacity of 64.7 GW and generating approximately 25 terawatt-hours of electricity annually. This production supports the energy needs of over 8 million households and contributes to significant reductions in carbon emissions, avoiding around 16 million tonnes of CO2 each year. Enel Green Power emphasizes sustainability and innovation while actively collaborating with local communities to promote socio-economic development. The company is committed to expanding its installed capacity and enhancing technological mixes tailored to local conditions, thus playing a crucial role in the global transition to sustainable energy.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2021
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Metro Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Metro Power Group is engaged in power generation, primarily focusing on wind energy projects. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, the company operates a wind power project that generates, transforms, converts, and supplies electricity. In addition to its core power generation activities, Metro Power Group also participates in capital markets, real estate, and warehouse services, thereby diversifying its business operations within the energy sector and beyond.

Metro Power

Venture Round in 2021
Metro Power Group is engaged in power generation, primarily focusing on wind energy projects. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, the company operates a wind power project that generates, transforms, converts, and supplies electricity. In addition to its core power generation activities, Metro Power Group also participates in capital markets, real estate, and warehouse services, thereby diversifying its business operations within the energy sector and beyond.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2021
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2021
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2020
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

ACWA Power

Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in 2004, ACWA Power develops, invests in, co-owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation plants, including thermal, solar PV, solar CSP, wind, and desalinated water production facilities. It also provides operations and maintenance services for these industries across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, and other regions.

Early Power

Debt Financing in 2019
Early Power is a 424 MW gas-fired generation project for delivering sustainable, reliable and competitively-priced energy solutions

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2019
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

PEG

Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

Nachtigal Hydro Power

Debt Financing in 2018
Nachtigal Hydro Power is a developer and operator of a hydroelectric power plant located in Cameroon. The company specializes in the design, financing, and construction of the Nachtigal Amont hydroelectric project, along with the necessary energy evacuation transmission lines. Nachtigal Hydro Power is committed to generating clean and renewable energy, which is supplied to both residential and commercial sectors. Through its operations, the company plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Bujagali Energy

Debt Financing in 2018
Bujagali Energy Limited is a power producer based in Uganda, specializing in the operation of the Bujagali Hydropower Project. This facility generates electricity with a capacity of 250 megawatts, addressing the region's pressing demand for new power sources. Bujagali Energy is dedicated to delivering affordable and clean energy, ensuring that clients benefit from competitive pricing while contributing to sustainable energy solutions in Uganda. As a subsidiary of SN Power AS, the company plays a vital role in enhancing the energy landscape of the country through its hydroelectric operations.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2018
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

M-KOPA

Series D in 2017
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Tè Power

Debt Financing in 2017
TPC is a mining and power company that was set up to build a 50 megawatt (MW) greenfield power plant.

M-KOPA

Debt Financing in 2017
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Aten Solar Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Aten Solar Energy purchases, stores and delivers high-quality Tier I solar modules.

Zephyr Power

Debt Financing in 2017
Zephyr Power develops 50 MW wind-power plant on wetland in a tidal and coastal locations.

Zephyr Power

Venture Round in 2017
Zephyr Power develops 50 MW wind-power plant on wetland in a tidal and coastal locations.

Amandi Energy

Debt Financing in 2016
Amandi Energy is a company that focuses on the generation of electricity and operates a power plant specifically designed to support Ghanaian industry and infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including the design, construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of combined cycle gas turbines. By delivering these services, Amandi Energy aims to help its clients mitigate brownouts and address the existing shortfall in generative capacity in the region.

M-KOPA

Series D in 2016
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Akiira Geothermal

Venture Round in 2016
Akiira Geothermal Limited is a company focused on geothermal exploration and the development of power plants in Kenya. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nairobi, it taps into the geothermal resources located in the Kenyan segment of the Rift Valley. Akiira Geothermal engages in the production of electrical power through its greenfield geothermal projects, contributing to the region's renewable energy landscape.

Virunga Power

Venture Round in 2016
Virunga Power is an electric utility company that develops, invests, and operates of renewable power projects and rural distribution grids. Their focus is on megawatt-scale rural utility projects across several countries in East Africa and beyond with a goal of bringing high-quality, low-cost power to rural communities that currently lack reliable access to modern energy. They engage local and regional stakeholders to tailor renewable power solutions to match local needs and resources. The company's mission is to build the leading rural utility company in sub-Saharan Africa and to continuously strive to bring the full benefits of electrification to new rural communities and consumers in a sustainable manner. It provides clean electricity to communities living in and around Virunga National Park in North Kivu, Eastern Congo.

Azura-Edo IPP

Debt Financing in 2014
Azura-Edo IPP is a power generation company based in Nigeria, specifically focused on the development and operation of gas-fired independent power plants. It is best known for its 450MW open cycle gas turbine power station, which marks the first project undertaken by Azura Power Holdings. After more than six years of development, the company achieved financial closure for Phase 1 on December 28, 2015, with construction commencing shortly thereafter in January 2016. The construction is being conducted by a consortium including Julius Berger Nigeria and Siemens, both recognized leaders in construction and power generation, respectively. Azura-Edo IPP aims to contribute to the sustainable development of Nigeria's energy infrastructure while enhancing power generation capabilities in the region. The facility is expected to begin generating electricity by the end of 2018.

Summit Power International

Debt Financing in 2014
Summit Power International Limited is an independent power producer based in Singapore, primarily focused on the generation and supply of electricity in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 2016, the company is a subsidiary of Summit Group and plays a significant role in the country’s energy sector, holding 17% of the private installed capacity. Summit Power International owns and operates 15 power plants with a total installed capacity of approximately 976 MW, supplying electricity to the Bangladesh Power Development Board and the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board. The company is also engaged in developing additional infrastructure, including a 590 MW dual-fuel power plant and a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit that delivers 500 mmcfd of gas. With strategic partnerships, including a 22% stake from JERA Co., Inc. and collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation, Summit Power International is committed to enhancing Bangladesh's energy security and promoting sustainable growth in the sector.
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