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 Turkey

Ronesans Holding

Debt Financing in 2024
Ronesans Holding AS is a diversified company based in Ankara, Turkey, that specializes in construction, real estate development, energy, and health infrastructure activities. Founded in 1993, the company undertakes a wide range of projects, including shopping malls, offices, hotels, residential buildings, heavy industry plants, and various infrastructure projects such as railroad tunnels and bridges. Ronesans Holding is also involved in land development and investment activities. In the energy sector, the company operates ten hydroelectric power plants and engages in electricity trading. Its operations extend beyond Turkey, with a presence in multiple countries including Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and several others across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Coca-Cola Icecek

Post in 2024
Coca Cola Icecek is the fifth-largest bottler in the Coca-Cola System, specializing in the production, distribution, and sale of both sparkling and still beverages. Operating across Turkey, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Tajikistan, the company serves a consumer base of approximately 380 million people from its 25 production facilities. CCI's product portfolio features a variety of beverages, including Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Cappy, Powerade, and Fuse, along with juices, waters, sports and energy drinks, teas, and iced teas. The company also holds exclusive distribution rights for the Schweppes brand in Turkey. Revenue is evenly distributed between domestic and international sales, with Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayi as the controlling shareholder. CCI employs over 10,000 people, reflecting its significant presence in the beverage market.

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi

Post in 2024
Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS is a prominent Turkish food manufacturer specializing in a wide range of products, including biscuits, crackers, chocolate, and cakes. Operating from multiple production facilities across Turkey, the company is well-known for its major brands such as Ulker, Alpella, Halk, Kat Tat, and Karsa. Biscuit and chocolate sales constitute over 80% of the company's revenue, with the majority of its business generated from the domestic market. Ulker Biskuvi also holds a financial interest in the renowned Godiva brand. As a subsidiary of Yildiz Holding, Ulker Biskuvi plays a significant role in the confectionery sector, catering to both national and international markets.

Agrocorp International

Debt Financing in 2022
Agrocorp International is a prominent player in the distribution and trading of agro-based commodities, operating across various global markets, including Canada, West Africa, China, Turkey, the Middle East, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including grains such as wheat and rice, a variety of pulses and beans, oilseeds like soybeans and canola, and cotton. Additionally, Agrocorp offers animal feed products, which encompass corn and various meals, as well as edible nuts such as cashews and peanuts. Beyond agricultural commodities, the company also engages in the trade of non-agricultural goods, including coal, construction materials, and edible oils. Through its comprehensive portfolio, Agrocorp International plays a crucial role in the global agribusiness landscape.

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.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria

Post in 2022
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) is a multinational financial group headquartered in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1857. The bank offers a wide range of services, including retail and wholesale banking, asset management, and private banking. Its offerings encompass current and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. BBVA also engages in corporate and investment banking, providing services such as mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, and financial advisory. The bank operates in various regions, including Spain, Mexico, South America, the United States, Turkey, and parts of Asia-Pacific and Europe. Through its subsidiaries, BBVA serves individuals, small to medium-sized enterprises, and institutional clients, leveraging its significant size and geographic diversification to enhance its financial capabilities and risk management.

Hepsiburada.com

Series A in 2015
Hepsiburada.com is Turkey's leading e-commerce platform, operating as a subsidiary of Dogan Online Holding Group. Founded in 1998, it initially focused on online orders for IT hardware before expanding its offerings under the Hepsiburada brand in 2000. Currently, it boasts over 17 million products across more than 35 categories, including clothing, beauty products, automotive supplies, and electronics. The platform attracts approximately 102 million total monthly visits and 32 million unique visitors from Turkey and surrounding regions. Hepsiburada leverages advanced technological and logistical infrastructure to enhance last-mile delivery and support its vendors in the digital economy. With a substantial operational center of 100,000 m2, it manages over 250,000 products and facilitates shipments exceeding 2 million items monthly. The company actively promotes female entrepreneurship by partnering with women-led businesses, providing them access to broader markets and opportunities within the e-commerce landscape.

Yandex

Post in 2013
Yandex is a Russian internet company that operates the largest search engine in Russia. It provides swift search results and other standard services, including transportation services, navigation products, and mobile applications powered by machine learning.
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