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

Regional Head Africa Venture Capital

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech

Makhtar Diop

Managing Director

Imad N. Fakhoury

IFC Regional Director South Asia

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

Facundo Sanchez Freytes

Investment Officer

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

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Resources

Past deals in Senegal

Institut Pasteur de Dakar

Debt Financing in 2024
The Institut Pasteur de Dakar Foundation (IPD) is a non-profit association of public utility, concerned with promoting public health and well-being in West Africa. Since its founding in 1896 by one of Louis PASTEUR's disciples, Émile Marcoux, the IPD has been at the forefront of the fight against infectious diseases. Since 2009, the Institut Pasteur de Dakar has been a Senegalese foundation, jointly managed by the government of Senegal and the Institut Pasteur (Paris).

Sonatel

Debt Financing in 2024
Sonatel SA, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, is a leading telecommunications provider in West Africa, offering a wide range of services including fixed line, mobile, Internet, television, voice, and mobile money to both individuals and businesses. Established in 1985, Sonatel operates in Senegal and has expanded its reach to Mali, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The company has developed a modern, fully digitized network supported by high-speed optical fiber submarine cables, boasting one of Africa's largest Internet bandwidths at 6.5 Gbps. Through its Orange brand, Sonatel facilitates the convergence of mobile, Internet, and television technologies, playing a crucial role in the economic development of Senegal and positioning the country as a telecommunications hub in the region.

Lekela Power

Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, specializes in renewable energy generation across Africa, focusing on utility-scale wind and solar projects. The company develops, constructs, and operates its portfolio in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. By delivering secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power serves a variety of consumers, including governments, utilities, and large-scale industrial clients. The company aims to enhance energy accessibility to foster sustainable growth on the continent while transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. Lekela operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited, primarily focusing on advancing projects from mid or late-stage development to long-term operational status.
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