International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with global offices, IFC provides financial and advisory services to support economic activities across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. It invests in both direct equity and debt, as well as fund investments, with a focus on projects that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth. IFC's investment range typically spans from $1 million to $100 million, with a minority equity stake, often up to 20%. It also offers debt financing, with loan sizes up to 25% of total project costs or 50% for expansion projects. IFC's portfolio includes a mix of asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government obligations, equity investments, and derivative assets. It aims to exit investments through domestic stock markets, arrangements with project sponsors, or public listings within 7 to 15 years.
Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Asia and Pacific
Stephanie Friedeburg
Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Resources
Mohamed Gouled
Vice President, Industries
Cheryl Hanway
Director
Saadia Khairi
Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
Rosy Khanna
Regional Industry Director for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific
Alfonso Garcia Mora
Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
Vivek Pathak
Director and Global Head of Climate Business
Mary Peschka
Regional Director for Eastern Africa
Sergio Pimenta
Regional Vice President, Africa
Oumar Seydi
IFC Regional Director, Africa
Sarvesh Suri
Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Dahlia Khalifa
Regional Director of Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone
Past deals in Asia
Ameriabank
Debt Financing in 2025
Ameriabank is a prominent financial institution in Armenia that plays a vital role in the country's economy. As a dynamic universal bank, it offers a comprehensive range of banking services, including corporate, investment, and retail banking. Ameriabank is distinguished by its innovative approach, utilizing an omnichannel distribution platform that emphasizes digital banking products and ecosystems. The bank prioritizes a customer-centric model, enhancing service quality and the overall banking experience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Additionally, Ameriabank is dedicated to responsible business practices and actively supports Armenia's transition toward a sustainable future.
Arab African International Bank
Debt Financing in 2024
Arab African International Bank is a banking institution based in Cairo, Egypt, offering a wide range of financial services. These services include personal and commercial banking, credit cards, payroll solutions, consumer finance, and business loans for small enterprises. The bank aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its clients by providing tailored solutions in corporate finance and wealth management. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Arab African International Bank supports both individual and business clients in achieving their financial goals.
Joincare Pharmaceutical
Post in 2024
Joincare Pharmaceutical Industry Group Co., Ltd (hereinafter called Joincare Pharmaceutical Group), growing out of Shenzhen Taitai Healthcare Food Co., Ltd, was established by the board chairman Zhu Baoguo in the year 1992. The leading position in the healthcare industry was established by “Taitai Oral Liquid”. The strategy of the company was in transition to enter pharmaceutical industry in 1995, and was renamed Shenzhen Taitai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This transformation was successfully completed by the acquisition of Shenzhen Haibin Pharmaceutica Co., Ltd in 1997. In 1999, the company was renamed Shenzhen.
Orascom Development Egypt
Post in 2024
Orascom Development Egypt is a prominent developer of integrated destinations in Egypt, focusing on creating comprehensive communities that encompass hotels, residential units, and leisure facilities such as golf courses and marinas. The company operates through various segments, including hotels, real estate, land sales, town management, and additional services. Its hotel segment offers hospitality services across a range of accommodations, from two to five-star properties. The real estate segment is involved in acquiring land in undeveloped regions, while the land sales segment facilitates the sale of land and associated rights. Town management includes the provision of essential facilities and infrastructure services within its resorts and communities, ensuring a well-rounded living and vacation experience for residents and visitors alike.
Commercial International Bank
Post in 2024
Commercial International Bank (CIB) is a leading commercial bank established in 1975 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Originally formed as a joint venture between the National Bank of Egypt and Chase Manhattan Bank, CIB has grown to become the most profitable commercial bank in Egypt over the past four decades. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including deposits, savings accounts, loans, private banking, and e-banking. It caters to both individual customers and large corporations, providing corporate banking products such as project finance, structured trade finance, working capital finance, syndicated loans, letters of credit, and guarantees. CIB is renowned for its strong brand equity, superior management, high operating standards, and commitment to corporate governance best practices.
Bank of Palestine
Post in 2024
Bank of Palestine is a prominent financial institution operating in Palestine, focusing on a diverse range of banking services. Its main business segments include retail banking, corporate banking, and treasury services. The retail banking segment is the bank's primary revenue generator, offering services such as consumer loans, overdrafts, credit card facilities, and managing individual customer deposits. In the corporate banking sector, Bank of Palestine caters to corporate and institutional clients by providing loans, credit facilities, and deposit accounts. Additionally, the bank's treasury services encompass trading and other treasury-related activities, contributing to its overall financial operations. Through these comprehensive offerings, Bank of Palestine aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its individual and corporate customers.
Georgia Global Utilities
Debt Financing in 2024
GGU is a water utility and renewable energy holding company that distributes potable water, collects, and processes wastewater. The investments in infrastructure made by the water utility company considerably increase the quality of water supply and wastewater services provided to consumers, as well as contribute to operating efficiency. GGU's renewable energy division owns and runs 240 MW of renewable energy assets, including eight 219 MW hydropower facilities and one 21 MW wind power plant. it was headquartered in Tbilisi, Georgia.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan
Funding Round in 2024
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.
Masdar Capital
Debt Financing in 2024
Masdar is a renewable energy manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The company focuses on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects and is committed to supporting the UAE's transition towards a knowledge-intensive economy. Masdar exemplifies the commercial adoption of clean technologies and reflects the UAE's dedication to sustainable practices. In addition to its core activities in renewable energy, Masdar also explores investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, commercial services, and technology, media, and telecommunications.
Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi
Post in 2024
Ulker Biskuvi is a prominent Turkish manufacturer specializing in a variety of baked goods, including biscuits, crackers, chocolate, and cakes. Operating from multiple production facilities in Turkey, the company produces well-known brands such as Ulker, Alpella, Halk, Kat Tat, and Karsa. Biscuit and chocolate sales each contribute over 40% to Ulker Biskuvi's total revenue, with cake sales making up the remainder. The company generates nearly 90% of its revenue from the Turkish market and is a subsidiary of Yildiz Holding. Additionally, Ulker Biskuvi has a financial interest in the Godiva brand, further expanding its portfolio in the confectionery sector.
PTCL - Pakistan Telecommunication
Debt Financing in 2024
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited provides telecommunication and broadband Internet services in Pakistan. It operates through two segments, Fixed Line Communications and Wireless Communications.
Banque du Caire
Debt Financing in 2024
Banque du Caire, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, is a commercial bank that offers a range of banking services for individuals, businesses, and corporations. The bank provides various financial products, including accounts, deposits, retail and personal loans, microfinance, and bancassurance. Additionally, Banque du Caire offers investment and treasury management services, alongside modern banking solutions such as online banking, phone banking, and a mobile banking app. Through these services, the bank aims to cater to the diverse financial needs of its clients while fostering economic growth in the region.
Edita Food Industries
Post in 2023
Edita Food Industries is a prominent consumer goods company based in Egypt, specializing in the manufacture, packaging, marketing, and distribution of a wide variety of food and snack products. The company's offerings include confectionery items such as cakes, biscuits, wafers, rusks, and candy, with notable brands like Molto, TODO, Bake Rolz, and Twinkies. Edita operates across six key segments, with the cakes segment accounting for a significant portion of its sales. The company boasts an extensive distribution network that serves wholesalers and retailers throughout the Middle East and North Africa, reaching over seventeen regional markets. In addition to its core operations, Edita has the flexibility to engage in alternative activities and pursue ownership stakes in other companies, in compliance with local laws and regulations.
Arnur Credit
Venture Round in 2023
Arnur Credit is a microfinance organization based in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, dedicated to supporting micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses. The company primarily focuses on lending to individuals and enterprises in the underserved agricultural sector of southern Kazakhstan. By providing accessible financial solutions, Arnur Credit aims to foster the development and growth of these businesses, promoting economic activity in the region.
Ipak Yuli Bank
Debt Financing in 2023
Ipak Yuli Bank is a private commercial bank located in Uzbekistan, offering a range of financial services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. The bank's operations encompass retail, commercial, and corporate banking activities, including loans, guarantees, deposit-taking, and securities operations. Additionally, Ipak Yuli Bank facilitates foreign exchange operations and money transfers. With a network of 16 branches and 36 express centers spread across eight regions of Uzbekistan, the bank aims to provide accessible and comprehensive financial solutions to its diverse clientele.
Commercial International Bank
Post in 2023
Commercial International Bank (CIB) is a leading commercial bank established in 1975 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Originally formed as a joint venture between the National Bank of Egypt and Chase Manhattan Bank, CIB has grown to become the most profitable commercial bank in Egypt over the past four decades. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including deposits, savings accounts, loans, private banking, and e-banking. It caters to both individual customers and large corporations, providing corporate banking products such as project finance, structured trade finance, working capital finance, syndicated loans, letters of credit, and guarantees. CIB is renowned for its strong brand equity, superior management, high operating standards, and commitment to corporate governance best practices.
Fosun Pharma
Debt Financing in 2023
Fosun Pharma, officially known as Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co Ltd, is a prominent player in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The company is involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment, along with offering consulting services and investment management in healthcare. Fosun Pharma operates across several key segments, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare services, medical devices, and medical diagnostics, with the majority of its revenue derived from pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company strategically exploits opportunities in the rapidly growing Chinese healthcare market and is also focused on the globalization of Chinese healthcare enterprises. Additionally, Fosun Pharma views mergers and acquisitions as a crucial avenue for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
SK IE Technology
Debt Financing in 2023
SK IE Technology is a global top lithium-ion battery separator player under South Korea’s energy and battery maker SK Innovation Co.
Meghna Group Of Industries
Debt Financing in 2023
Meghna Group of Industries is a prominent manufacturer and operator of consumer goods and services based in Bangladesh. It operates as a conglomerate, encompassing a diverse range of sectors, including sugar, oil, cement, beverages, tissue, poultry, chemicals, and paper. This extensive portfolio allows the company to cater to various market demands and contribute significantly to the economy. Meghna Group's commitment to quality and innovation has established it as a key player in the consumer products industry within the region.
Labaid
Debt Financing in 2023
Labaid Group is a healthcare company based in Bangladesh that aims to enhance access to medical services for individuals in rural and underserved areas. The company offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including diagnostics, hospital care, outpatient services, and pharmaceuticals. By focusing on specialized treatments and facilities, Labaid Group seeks to improve the overall health and living conditions of people in remote regions, ensuring that essential healthcare services are available to those who need them the most.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan
Venture Round in 2023
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.
Prime Bank
Debt Financing in 2023
Prime Bank, is a local commercial bank in Bangladesh.
İşbank
Post in 2022
İşbank was founded by Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the date of 26.08.1924. In the 91 years since its foundation, the Bank has made significant contributions to our country and taken various parts in their country’s development in many different fields, particularly in industry and trade. By the end of 2015, as the largest private bank in Turkey that has more than 25 thousand employees; around 1,400 local and overseas branches; the largest Bankamatik network in Turkey consisting of over 6,000 Bankamatiks; mobile banking, internet banking, telephone banking, and call center services, İşbank has provided its clients with access to banking services in the fastest way possible, and with the opportunity to choose, from a very wide range of financial products, the most convenient ones offered to them by the Bank and its affiliates.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan
Venture Round in 2022
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.
Brimore
Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.
Brimore
Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan
Venture Round in 2021
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.
Truck Lagbe
Series A in 2021
Truck Lagbe is a logistics platform based in Bangladesh that facilitates the booking of trucks for shipping and freight transportation. The service allows shippers to hire vehicles ranging from 1 ton to 25 tons for both short-haul and long-haul trips. Available on Android and iOS, the application streamlines the process of securing transportation, enabling businesses to improve their logistics operations and ensure the safe delivery of goods.
Commercial International Bank
Post in 2021
Commercial International Bank (CIB) is a leading commercial bank established in 1975 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Originally formed as a joint venture between the National Bank of Egypt and Chase Manhattan Bank, CIB has grown to become the most profitable commercial bank in Egypt over the past four decades. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including deposits, savings accounts, loans, private banking, and e-banking. It caters to both individual customers and large corporations, providing corporate banking products such as project finance, structured trade finance, working capital finance, syndicated loans, letters of credit, and guarantees. CIB is renowned for its strong brand equity, superior management, high operating standards, and commitment to corporate governance best practices.
MaxAB
Series A in 2021
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.
Chaldal
Grant in 2021
Chaldal Limited is an online grocery and delivery service based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with operations extending to Chattogram and Jashore. Founded in 2013, the company aims to provide customers with a wide selection of daily essentials, including groceries, beauty and health care products, baby care items, and home necessities. Chaldal stocks over 4,000 products across its warehouses and leverages a cloud-based inventory system, allowing customers to view real-time product availability. The company prioritizes convenience by offering delivery within an hour, mimicking the experience of shopping in a large retail store, which is often limited in local markets.
BRAC Bank
Debt Financing in 2021
BRAC Bank Limited is a prominent banking institution in Bangladesh that offers a wide range of commercial banking products and services. The bank caters to various customer segments, including retail, wholesale, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and expatriates. It provides an array of deposit products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, fixed deposits, and SME deposits. Additionally, BRAC Bank has a diverse loan portfolio that includes personal loans, auto loans, home loans, and secured loans or overdrafts. The bank also engages in non-banking services, offering guarantees and term loans, as well as brokerage services for local institutions, retail clients, and non-resident Bangladeshis. Its operations are structured into several segments, including retail, corporate, and treasury, enabling it to effectively serve its diverse clientele.
Prime Bank
Debt Financing in 2020
Prime Bank, is a local commercial bank in Bangladesh.
DCM Shriram Industries
Post in 2020
DCM Shriram Industries Limited is a diversified manufacturing company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 1932. The company operates through three primary segments: Sugar, Industrial Fibres and Related Products, and Chemicals. Its sugar segment produces a variety of products, including plantation white crystal sugar, refined sugar, and specialty sugars for the food and pharmaceutical industries. The Industrial Fibres segment manufactures rayon and nylon products, such as tyre yarns and fabrics. The Chemicals segment offers a range of organic and fine chemicals, serving various industries. Additionally, DCM Shriram is involved in power generation and produces bulk alcohol for liquor, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company serves both domestic and international markets, generating significant revenue from its operations in India as well as in Europe and China.
Yidebang
Series B in 2020
Yidebang is a Beijing-based healthcare software developer, which provides management solution, drug supply, hierarchical diagnosis and treatment and other supporting medical services for basic-level clinics in China.
John Keells Holdings
Debt Financing in 2020
John Keells Holdings PLC is Sri Lanka's premier diversified company, operating across multiple sectors including transportation, consumer foods, retail, leisure, property, financial services, and others such as information technology and plantation services. The Transportation segment provides ports and shipping, integrated logistics, airline and aviation services, and related marine services. The Consumer Foods segment offers a variety of products under brands like Elephant House, Wild Elephant, Twistee, Fit-o, Keells-Krest, Krest, and Ezy rice. The Retail segment operates a chain of supermarkets and distributes office automation equipment. The Leisure segment manages luxury hotels and destination management businesses. The Property segment develops residential and commercial properties, rents office spaces, and manages real estate. The Financial Services segment offers insurance, banking, debt trading, fund management, leasing, and stock broking services. Additionally, the company provides business process outsourcing, software, information technology services, tea and rubber broking, and pre-auction produce warehousing services. Founded in 1870 and based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, John Keells Holdings PLC generates a significant portion of its revenue from Sri Lanka while also having a presence in Asia and Europe.
TruKKer
Series A in 2019
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.
Netsahem
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Netsahem operates a digital fundraising platform that facilitates electronic donations to non-profit organizations. By offering a variety of innovative e-payment methods, Netsahem enables NGOs, particularly those that operate offline, to expand their reach and increase fundraising efforts. The platform is designed to support charitable initiatives across the Egypt region, helping organizations raise essential funds to assist those in need.
TruKKer
Venture Round in 2019
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.
Xac Bank
Debt Financing in 2018
Xac Bank is the fourth largest bank in Mongolia with a loan portfolio of 395M USD, serving 298,000 borrowers and savers clients and deriving a yearly ROE of 22%. Xac Bank has demonstrated its ability to adapt to a fast growing and fast changing economic environment in Mongolia, on the back of a booming mining industry, and has re-focused its operations away from microfinance to SME, consumer lending and mortgages. In order to manage the associated risk, the bank has heavily invested in systems and human capabilities in order to serve the increasing need of underserved SMEs and urban as well as rural population. Xac Bank has also built an in-house mobile platform currently under upgrade in order to better serve the needs of its customers. Xac Bank is actively involved in deploying government and developmental funds to provide easier access to low cost housing and environment friendly energy to the lower layers of the Mongolian population. Finally, Xac bank is constantly providing non-financial services to the community under the form of financial literacy programs and business support to its lowest income customers via association with NGOs.
Chaldal
Series A in 2018
Chaldal Limited is an online grocery and delivery service based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with operations extending to Chattogram and Jashore. Founded in 2013, the company aims to provide customers with a wide selection of daily essentials, including groceries, beauty and health care products, baby care items, and home necessities. Chaldal stocks over 4,000 products across its warehouses and leverages a cloud-based inventory system, allowing customers to view real-time product availability. The company prioritizes convenience by offering delivery within an hour, mimicking the experience of shopping in a large retail store, which is often limited in local markets.
PickMe
Venture Round in 2018
As the market leader and Sri Lanka's most successful start-up business in recent times, they envision the intelligent upgrade of the local transportation industry; consequently inspiring Sri Lanka towards matching global standards in effective problem solving via technology. PickMe is the proud product of this vision, instilled by their leadership that comprises the enterprisingly youthful and highly accomplished, and realized by talent warehoused at their headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The PickMe software is a platform that facilitates a real time connection between the taxi passenger and the taxi driver, enabling mutual engagement for the receipt and delivery of a seamless service.
Demica
Series B in 2018
Demica Limited is a fintech company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in working capital solutions for multinational corporations and banks. Established in 1990, the firm offers a software as a service (SaaS) platform that facilitates various financial programs, including trade receivables securitization, receivable portfolio purchases, factoring, invoice discounting, supply chain finance, and dynamic discounting services. Demica serves a diverse clientele across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on large corporates requiring financing facilities ranging from $50 million to over $750 million. The company also provides advisory services to help clients optimize their supply chain finance needs, collaborating with financial advisors, technology integrators, law firms, and banks to deliver tailored solutions. In addition to its London headquarters, Demica has an office in New York, enhancing its global reach.
Hellas Direct
Series B in 2018
Hellas Direct is a Cyprus-based digital-first insurance company that leverages advanced technology and artificial intelligence to transform the insurance industry. The company offers a range of insurance products, including car, motorcycle, and home insurance, by utilizing algorithms and advanced analytics to provide competitive pricing. By focusing on operational excellence, Hellas Direct aims to streamline the insurance process, making it simpler and more accessible for clients. With a mission to disrupt the traditional insurance value chain, Hellas Direct adopts a customer-centric approach, ensuring that clients receive the best possible offers tailored to their needs.
WeLab Holdings
Series B in 2017
WeLab Holdings Limited operates online and mobile lending platforms in Hong Kong and China. Founded in 2013, the company offers personal loan, balance transfer, and handset installment plan products through its platforms Wolaidai (China) and WeLend (Hong Kong). It leverages proprietary risk management technology to analyze unstructured mobile big data swiftly, enabling innovative consumer financing solutions. Additionally, WeLab partners with traditional financial institutions to provide B2B enterprise solutions, enhancing their services with fintech capabilities.
WeLab Holdings
Venture Round in 2017
WeLab Holdings Limited operates online and mobile lending platforms in Hong Kong and China. Founded in 2013, the company offers personal loan, balance transfer, and handset installment plan products through its platforms Wolaidai (China) and WeLend (Hong Kong). It leverages proprietary risk management technology to analyze unstructured mobile big data swiftly, enabling innovative consumer financing solutions. Additionally, WeLab partners with traditional financial institutions to provide B2B enterprise solutions, enhancing their services with fintech capabilities.
Network International
Venture Round in 2017
Network International is a prominent provider of payment solutions in the Middle East and Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants and financial institutions. Its offerings include credit and debit card processing, ATM management, merchant acquiring, and consumer finance applications. Network International is recognized for its innovative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance payment transactions, making them secure, fast, and efficient. As a principal member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE, it holds a significant position in the market, being the first independent vendor certified by both networks for card payments. The company also provides consultancy services to assist clients in planning and designing new card products and programs. Committed to driving customer revenue and profitability, Network International continues to evolve its services to adapt to the growing demands of the digital commerce landscape.
Huochebang
Series B in 2016
Huochebang is an online truck logistics platform that connects cargo shippers with truck drivers across China. The company offers an integrated service that facilitates communication between these two parties by listing available truck capacity and assisting drivers in finding commodities to transport and vacant parking lots. Additionally, Huochebang provides services related to truck sales and used truck auctions, contributing to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation sector. By streamlining the logistics process, Huochebang enhances the operations of both truckers and shippers in the Chinese market.
Hepsiburada.com
Series A in 2015
Hepsiburada is an e-commerce store offering various products such as electronics, apparel, stationery, home decor, and groceries.
Kaiima
Series C in 2013
Kaiima is a biotechnology company based in Lower Galilee, Israel, that has developed a unique non-GMO technology platform known as EP™. This platform, combined with advanced breeding programs, enhances the productivity and resource efficiency of significant food and energy crops. The company collaborates with global partners to create new crop varieties tailored for sustainable agriculture. Additionally, Kaiima specializes in castor bean hybrid development and the marketing and sales of these products. It also engages in the development of high-quality vegetable varieties through its subsidiary, Top Seeds, thereby contributing to improved agricultural outputs and sustainability.
Sunpreme
Series B in 2011
Sunpreme Inc. is a solar photovoltaic company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing hybrid solar cell technology. The company offers a range of products, including bi-facial solar panels suitable for commercial ground, commercial rooftop, residential rooftop, and tropical rooftop applications. Sunpreme’s solutions cater to various sectors, including K-12 schools, municipalities, corporate parking lots, and residential buildings. The company operates across the United States as well as in several countries, including Brazil, Canada, China, and India. Its manufacturing facility is located in Jiaxing, China. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Clara, California, Sunpreme focuses on producing high-quality solar products that generate electricity efficiently from both sides of the panel, making them suitable for diverse environmental conditions. The company is committed to meeting the growing global demand for clean energy through its innovative technology and comprehensive solar energy services.
Microvast
Series A in 2011
Microvast is a technology company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery solutions, particularly for electric vehicles. Founded in 2006 and based in Huzhou, China, the company also has offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Microvast is recognized for its advanced cell technology and its ability to integrate the entire production process, from raw materials to final battery assembly. This vertical integration allows the company to offer a range of products, including ultra-fast charging, long-life battery power systems, lithium-ion battery materials, and battery systems for hybrid-electric vehicles, all designed with a focus on safety and performance.
CFPA Microfinance Management
Series A in 2011
CFPA Microfinance Management Co Ltd. is a microfinance institution based in Beijing, China, founded in 1996. It specializes in providing financial services to impoverished populations in rural areas, focusing on poverty alleviation through tailored microfinance solutions. The company offers microloans, insurance, and wealth management services, specifically designed for low-income groups who lack access to traditional financial institutions. In addition to financial products, CFPA provides technical training programs in finance, agriculture, and loan management to help clients improve their skills and increase their income. The organization also implements market-oriented services, such as Pro-Poor Action, which enhance market access and training for farmers. As a subsidiary of the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, CFPA aims to empower rural communities and facilitate their economic development.
Lattice Power
Series C in 2010
Lattice Power (Jiangxi) Corporation is a high-tech enterprise based in Nanchang, China, specializing in the research and production of silicon substrate materials for gallium nitride (GaN) based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Founded in 2006, the company focuses on innovative LED technologies, offering a wide range of products including high-power LED chips, which have received national recognition for their advanced technology. Lattice Power's product lineup encompasses solutions for commercial lighting, display applications, liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting, and vehicle lighting, including interior lights and intelligent driving assistance systems. The company is known for its proprietary GaN blue light emitting diodes with silicon substrates, supported by numerous patents, and maintains a diverse technological foundation that includes sapphire and carborundum substrates. As a subsidiary of Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited, Lattice Power continues to contribute to the evolution of LED technology, emphasizing cost-effective and efficient lighting solutions.
Wataniya Palestine Mobile Telecommunications
Debt Financing in 2009
Wataniya Palestine Mobile Telecommunications is a telecommunication company that provides a range of wireless services for both personal and business use in the Palestinian Authority. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Al Bireh, the company offers prepaid and postpaid packages, various call-related services, and multimedia messaging options, including SMS. Additionally, it provides value-added services such as Facebook access without internet, voicemail, and mobile internet. Wataniya operates 2G and 3G mobile networks, sells handsets, and constructs wireless telecommunication stations and telephone networks. Its products and services are accessible through a network of points of sale, distributors, and agents, catering to the diverse communication needs of its customers.
DQY Ecological
Series A in 2006
DeQingYuan Agricultural Technology is an egg producer in China, with a daily egg output of 300K. It is the first company to sell branded green-graded eggs in China.
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