International Finance Corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. It provides financial services, including loans and equity investments, ranging from $1 million to $100 million, with a focus on projects that drive economic growth and social impact. IFC invests across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Wale Ayeni

Acting Global Head, Disruptive Technologies and Venture Capital Investments

Ali Ufuk Demirci

Global Head, Venture Capital Funds

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech

Patrick Doyle

Senior Investment Officer

Allen Forlemu

Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Asia and Pacific

Alfonso Garcia Mora

Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

Mohamed Gouled

Vice President, Industries

Cheryl Hanway

Director

Saadia Khairi

Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

Dahlia Khalifa

Regional Director of Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone

Rosy Khanna

Regional Industry Director for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific

Vivek Pathak

Director and Global Head of Climate Business

Mary Porter Peschka

Director

Sergio Pimenta

Regional Vice President, Africa

Leila Search

Senior Investment Officer and Program Officer

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Sarvesh Suri

Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources

Paulo De Bolle

Director, Special Situations

Stephanie Friedeburg

COO

Past deals in Myanmar

Yoma Bank

Funding Round in 2020
Yoma Bank Limited is a leading domestic bank based in Yangon, Myanmar, established in 1993. The bank offers a range of banking products and services aimed at meeting the needs of its customers. It has made substantial investments in key areas such as technology, people, and corporate governance to enhance its operational capabilities. Recently, Yoma Bank has focused on upgrading its credit risk management and finance functions, improving treasury operations, and developing new banking products. Additionally, the bank has implemented a new core banking system to streamline its processes and better serve its clientele.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management

Debt Financing in 2019
Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt Ltd is a comprehensive agri-logistics company based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1971, it specializes in agricultural commodity warehouse management and procurement services, offering a diverse range of solutions including commodity warehousing, collateral management, and agricultural financing. The company is also involved in risk mitigation and provides analytical services, along with a Commodity Market Intelligence division that conducts crop surveys and monitors crop cycles. Additionally, Sohan Lal offers quality testing, fumigation, pest control, and disinfestation services for stored grains. Its operational scope includes trade and export services, commodity testing, and skill-building initiatives. The company serves a wide array of clients, including farmers, processors, traders, importers, exporters, commodity exchanges, and government entities, and has expanded its operations beyond India to Myanmar.

Oway

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2012, Oway is a Yangon-based travel agency offering an online platform for booking hotels and flights within Myanmar. It caters to both business travelers and consumers, providing services such as flight and hotel bookings, visa assistance, car rentals, activities, tours, corporate travel management, conferences, events, and international study tours.

Oway

Series C in 2016
Founded in 2012, Oway is a Yangon-based travel agency offering an online platform for booking hotels and flights within Myanmar. It caters to both business travelers and consumers, providing services such as flight and hotel bookings, visa assistance, car rentals, activities, tours, corporate travel management, conferences, events, and international study tours.
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