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

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

COO

Past deals in Sierra Leone

Sierra Rutile

Venture Round in 2019
Sierra Rutile is a prominent mineral sands company based in Sierra Leone, operating a multi-mine facility that includes extensive assets in the Bonthe and Moyamba districts. It specializes in the extraction of rutile, offering both Standard Grade Rutile and Industrial Grade Rutile, along with high-grade ilmenite and zircon-in-concentrate. The company is actively expanding its rutile production capacity, which is complemented by increases in its by-products. With one of the largest natural rutile deposits globally, Sierra Rutile boasts a JORC-compliant resource exceeding 600 million tonnes at a concentration of 1.29% rutile. The company's primary products cater to various industrial applications, including pigments, metals, and welding materials. A significant portion of its revenue is generated from markets in Asia, followed by contributions from Europe, America, Africa, and the Middle East.
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