International Finance Corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of The World Bank Group that focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries through private sector investment. It provides a range of financial services, including loans, equity investments, quasi-equity products, and advisory services aimed at supporting startups and various stages of company development. IFC invests in sectors such as agribusiness, financial services, health, education, infrastructure, global manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on projects that promote food security, digital finance, and affordable healthcare. The organization targets investments ranging from $1 million to $100 million, often seeking minority stakes but may also take a majority position in its portfolio companies. IFC aims to create jobs, generate tax revenues, and enhance corporate governance in emerging markets, thus contributing positively to local communities. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC operates globally with offices across various regions, focusing its efforts on financing projects that align with its mission of improving lives in developing countries.

Hyung K. Ahn

Principal Investment Officer

Irene Arias

Global Director of Financial Institutions Group and Director of Latin America and the Caribbean

Georgina Baker

Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Central Asia

Paulo de Bolle

Global Director

Peter Joseph Cashion

Head of Climate Finance FIG and CIO

Andrea Engel

Senior Country Officer, Principal Country Officer and Principal Country Manager

Rapti Goonesekere

Principal Economist

Christian Grossmann

Director for Climate Change

Mandeep Julka

Associate Investment Officer

Rana Karadsheh

Principal Investment Officer and Country Manager

Kyle Kelhofer

Country Manager for Vietnam

Alzbeta Klein

Global Industries Director and Director of Climate Business

Galina Vsevolodovna Klimenko

Principal Investment Officer of Financial Markets

Toshitake Kurosawa

Director

André Laude

CIO of Climate Finance

Mouayed Makhlouf

Regional Director of Middle East and North Africa

Paolo M. Martelli

Regional Industry Director of Latin America and the Caribbean

Atul Mehta

Senior Director of Telecom, Media and Tech, Venture Investing and Funds

Vivek Pathak

Director of East Asia and Pacific

Mary Porter Peshka

Director of Cross-cutting Advisory Services

Tomasz Telma

Senior Director of Manufacturing, Agri. and Services

Mary Beth Ward

Principal Syndications Officer and Team Leader

Tracy Washington

Principal Investment Officer for Global PE Funds and Regional and Sectoral Lead of SME Ventures Program

Al Murshed, Walid

Principal Country Officer

Past deals in Thailand

Roojai

Series B in 2023
Roojai Company Limited is a digital insurance platform based in Chonburi, Thailand, established in 2014. It specializes in providing non-life insurance brokerage services, primarily focusing on online car insurance. Roojai offers two main insurance products: car insurance in partnership with Krungthai Panich Insurance and big bike insurance for engines over 400cc through collaboration with LMG. The platform enhances the insurance experience by leveraging technology to streamline processes, allowing customers to quickly obtain personalized quotes, customize their coverage, and file claims digitally. Additionally, the Roojai Mobile App facilitates emergency assistance and simplifies the claims process, contributing to a more transparent and cost-effective insurance experience for drivers.

Collectius

Private Equity Round in 2020
Collectius Group is a multinational credit management service and asset management company with operations in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, with nearly two decades of experience in credit management service and purchase of non-performing loan (NPLs) portfolios of distressed consumer debt. Collectius is funded through its Swiss holding company in Zug, and its largest financier is Stena, which is a Swedish shipping company conglomerate.
Principal Capital Public Company Limited (PRINC) operates property for rent in the CBD area, as well as offers full-service office building management services.

Roojai

Series A in 2018
Roojai Company Limited is a digital insurance platform based in Chonburi, Thailand, established in 2014. It specializes in providing non-life insurance brokerage services, primarily focusing on online car insurance. Roojai offers two main insurance products: car insurance in partnership with Krungthai Panich Insurance and big bike insurance for engines over 400cc through collaboration with LMG. The platform enhances the insurance experience by leveraging technology to streamline processes, allowing customers to quickly obtain personalized quotes, customize their coverage, and file claims digitally. Additionally, the Roojai Mobile App facilitates emergency assistance and simplifies the claims process, contributing to a more transparent and cost-effective insurance experience for drivers.

Hyphen Group

Series B in 2017
Hyphen Group operates as CompareAsiaGroup, a prominent personal finance management platform in Asia. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group provides a comprehensive, free, and independent online service for comparing financial products, including banking, insurance, and telecommunications. With partnerships with leading financial institutions, it offers access to over 2,500 products, helping consumers make informed choices and save money. The Group has a significant presence across multiple countries in Asia, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand, employing over 250 individuals dedicated to enhancing personal finance management for users.

Monedo

Series C in 2016
Monedo Holding GmbH specializes in providing credit lending solutions through advanced technology, particularly focusing on the underbanked population. The company employs machine-learning algorithms and big data scoring to enhance credit decision-making and accessibility. Its product lineup includes customized installment loans, microloans through Kredito24, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager aimed at helping customers manage their finances effectively. Additionally, Monedo offers a "Lending as a Service" model, enabling partners to integrate its credit products via API into their platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Monedo operates across multiple markets, including Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, processing over four million loan applications to date. The company is led by CEO and Co-Founder Alexander Graubner-Müller and is supported by prominent investors.

Monedo

Series C in 2016
Monedo Holding GmbH specializes in providing credit lending solutions through advanced technology, particularly focusing on the underbanked population. The company employs machine-learning algorithms and big data scoring to enhance credit decision-making and accessibility. Its product lineup includes customized installment loans, microloans through Kredito24, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager aimed at helping customers manage their finances effectively. Additionally, Monedo offers a "Lending as a Service" model, enabling partners to integrate its credit products via API into their platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Monedo operates across multiple markets, including Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, processing over four million loan applications to date. The company is led by CEO and Co-Founder Alexander Graubner-Müller and is supported by prominent investors.

Novica United

Series A in 2003
NOVICA United, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of handmade accessories for both men and women. Established in 1998, the company collaborates with artisans from various countries, including Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Ghana, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Guatemala, to offer over 30,000 unique and limited edition products daily. Their product line includes women's accessories such as shawls, scarves, hats, gloves, and travel accessories, as well as men's items like cufflinks, wallets, and walking sticks. NOVICA aims to empower global artisans, connect consumers with their creations, and preserve traditional artistic practices for future generations.