International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, is the private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank Group. It focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments and mobilizing capital in international financial markets. IFC provides a wide range of financial products, including loans, equity, quasi-equity, and advisory services, targeting sectors such as agriculture, forestry, financial services, education, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tourism, and technology. The organization aims to support businesses and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, improve corporate governance, and enhance environmental performance. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, often taking minority stakes but preferring majority ownership in its portfolio companies. It does not engage directly in the management of its investments and usually exits through domestic stock markets or other arrangements after several years. By focusing on initiatives that benefit underserved communities, IFC contributes to local economic development and improves the quality of life for people in developing regions.

Wale Ayeni

Acting Global Head, Disruptive Technologies and Venture Capital Investments

Paulo De Bolle

Global Director

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech, ePayments and New Finance

Makhtar Diop

Managing Director

Imad N. Fakhoury

IFC Regional Director South Asia

Allen Forlemu

Regional Industry Director

Mary Porter Peschka

Director

Leila Search

Investment Professional

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Past deals in B2C

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore Holding B.V. operates an online retail and distribution platform that specializes in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the company provides a wide range of products, including detergents, perfumes, skincare items, canned food, clothing for men, women, and children, as well as personal care and home care products. Brimore connects manufacturers with customers, facilitating access to various goods in emerging markets. Its offerings also include food and beverage, wellness products, and textiles, catering to diverse consumer needs.

GrowSari

Series C in 2022
Operator of a B2B e-commerce marketplace intended to help shop owners digitally procure goods for their stores by eliminating middlemen. The company's marketplace uses technology to connect stores directly to the companies and facilitates owners to add new types of products to sell including mobile top-ups, remittances, and banking services, enabling stores or small neighborhood retail shop owners to save costs and understand market trends.

Bizongo

Series D in 2021
Bizongo is an online B2B marketplace focused on the packaging and material handling industries, offering solutions for packaging sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and design. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates an automated supply chain platform that facilitates efficient inventory management while minimizing issues such as stockouts and excess inventory. Bizongo's vendor digitization platform enhances supply chain operations for made-to-order products, providing services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing. By streamlining these processes, Bizongo helps businesses optimize their operations and reduce costs.

Equity Banque Commerciale du Congo

Debt Financing in 2021
Equity BCDC offers retail, corporate and digital banking services.

MaxAB

Series A in 2021
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers, particularly in underserved areas. Founded in 2018, the company leverages data-driven technologies and advanced supply chain solutions to streamline the food and grocery market. MaxAB aims to empower retailers by providing access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support. Its technology-driven logistics network ensures efficient distribution, delivering the right amount of food to the right locations at the right time, thereby reducing costs and improving the procurement and delivery process for retailers.

MaxAB

Series A in 2021
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers, particularly in underserved areas. Founded in 2018, the company leverages data-driven technologies and advanced supply chain solutions to streamline the food and grocery market. MaxAB aims to empower retailers by providing access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support. Its technology-driven logistics network ensures efficient distribution, delivering the right amount of food to the right locations at the right time, thereby reducing costs and improving the procurement and delivery process for retailers.

MaxAB

Series A in 2021
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers, particularly in underserved areas. Founded in 2018, the company leverages data-driven technologies and advanced supply chain solutions to streamline the food and grocery market. MaxAB aims to empower retailers by providing access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support. Its technology-driven logistics network ensures efficient distribution, delivering the right amount of food to the right locations at the right time, thereby reducing costs and improving the procurement and delivery process for retailers.

GrowSari

Series B in 2021
Operator of a B2B e-commerce marketplace intended to help shop owners digitally procure goods for their stores by eliminating middlemen. The company's marketplace uses technology to connect stores directly to the companies and facilitates owners to add new types of products to sell including mobile top-ups, remittances, and banking services, enabling stores or small neighborhood retail shop owners to save costs and understand market trends.

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is an online B2B marketplace focused on the packaging and material handling industries, offering solutions for packaging sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and design. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates an automated supply chain platform that facilitates efficient inventory management while minimizing issues such as stockouts and excess inventory. Bizongo's vendor digitization platform enhances supply chain operations for made-to-order products, providing services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing. By streamlining these processes, Bizongo helps businesses optimize their operations and reduce costs.

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is an online B2B marketplace focused on the packaging and material handling industries, offering solutions for packaging sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and design. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates an automated supply chain platform that facilitates efficient inventory management while minimizing issues such as stockouts and excess inventory. Bizongo's vendor digitization platform enhances supply chain operations for made-to-order products, providing services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing. By streamlining these processes, Bizongo helps businesses optimize their operations and reduce costs.

Bizongo

Series C in 2020
Bizongo is an online B2B marketplace focused on the packaging and material handling industries, offering solutions for packaging sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and design. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates an automated supply chain platform that facilitates efficient inventory management while minimizing issues such as stockouts and excess inventory. Bizongo's vendor digitization platform enhances supply chain operations for made-to-order products, providing services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing. By streamlining these processes, Bizongo helps businesses optimize their operations and reduce costs.

2C2P

Series E in 2019
2C2P Pte. Ltd. is a global payments platform headquartered in Bangkok and Singapore, specializing in payment processing solutions that enable businesses to securely accept payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. The company operates in Southeast Asia, North Asia, Europe, and the United States, serving as a preferred provider for regional airlines, travel companies, and global retailers. Its offerings include technology for e-commerce and m-commerce, facilitating peer-to-peer payments, money transfers, and banking activities for both banked and unbanked transactions. By focusing on secure and efficient payment processing, 2C2P aims to help clients minimize fraud risks while enhancing their payment capabilities. The company markets its solutions under the brands 123, easyBills, and Qwik.

Bizongo

Series C in 2019
Bizongo is an online B2B marketplace focused on the packaging and material handling industries, offering solutions for packaging sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and design. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates an automated supply chain platform that facilitates efficient inventory management while minimizing issues such as stockouts and excess inventory. Bizongo's vendor digitization platform enhances supply chain operations for made-to-order products, providing services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing. By streamlining these processes, Bizongo helps businesses optimize their operations and reduce costs.

Moglix

Series D in 2019
Moglix is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing industrial tools and equipment. Founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs, the company focuses on marketing a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting solutions, cleaning supplies, office essentials, and various tools. By integrating online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix enables equipment manufacturers and resellers to connect with business buyers, facilitating access to industrial goods at competitive prices. The company is headquartered in Singapore, with an operational presence in India, and boasts a team with experience from major global e-commerce firms.

Moglix

Series C in 2019
Moglix is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing industrial tools and equipment. Founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs, the company focuses on marketing a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting solutions, cleaning supplies, office essentials, and various tools. By integrating online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix enables equipment manufacturers and resellers to connect with business buyers, facilitating access to industrial goods at competitive prices. The company is headquartered in Singapore, with an operational presence in India, and boasts a team with experience from major global e-commerce firms.

BORN

Private Equity Round in 2019
BORN Group Ltd. is a global agency that specializes in ecommerce, creative, and content solutions, providing a comprehensive range of services to enhance digital transformations for both B2B and B2C clients. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in London, the company operates in major cities including New York and Chennai. BORN's offerings include application and infrastructure support, digital marketing, content strategy, user experience audits, and custom application development across various platforms. The agency employs a multidisciplinary approach by combining creative design, content production, commerce enablement, and analytics to create high-performing digital assets. With a portfolio of over 500 successful digital transformations, BORN serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands such as Starbucks, Lindt, and Bulgari. The company's capabilities also encompass systems integration, technical roadmaps, and extensive reporting and analysis to drive ecommerce growth and enhance customer experiences.

Bizongo

Series B in 2018
Bizongo is an online B2B marketplace focused on the packaging and material handling industries, offering solutions for packaging sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and design. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates an automated supply chain platform that facilitates efficient inventory management while minimizing issues such as stockouts and excess inventory. Bizongo's vendor digitization platform enhances supply chain operations for made-to-order products, providing services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing. By streamlining these processes, Bizongo helps businesses optimize their operations and reduce costs.

BigBasket

Series E in 2018
BigBasket is an online food and grocery store that delivers personal and household needs right to customers' doorstep. The company believes in being smart, quick, and efficient making life as leisurely as possible. Customers can browse through the vast range of products at bigbasket.com, order, and get them to be delivered at the customers' own convenient time slot. The company handpicks each and every product, putting it through a safety packaging process, and delivering to customers' home.

Botswana Building Society

Debt Financing in 2017
BBS is a financial institution whose principal business is residential and commercial property finance. BBS mission is to provide affordable property finance and attractive investment returns through efficient utilization of resources in the spirit of teamwork for the benefit of our stakeholders. Our vision is to be the premier provider of property finance and attractive investment returns in Botswana.

BigBasket

Venture Round in 2017
BigBasket is an online food and grocery store that delivers personal and household needs right to customers' doorstep. The company believes in being smart, quick, and efficient making life as leisurely as possible. Customers can browse through the vast range of products at bigbasket.com, order, and get them to be delivered at the customers' own convenient time slot. The company handpicks each and every product, putting it through a safety packaging process, and delivering to customers' home.

Power2SME

Series E in 2017
Power2SME Private Limited operates an online buying club designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gurugram, the company focuses on sourcing raw materials like steel, chemicals, and polymers at competitive prices by pooling the purchasing power of SMEs. This approach allows businesses to access essential commodities directly from manufacturers, thereby reducing costs and enhancing productivity. Power2SME serves a diverse clientele, including manufacturing units and offices, and offers its products through both a website and a mobile application. With additional offices in various Indian cities, it aims to empower SMEs and contribute to the broader economic growth of the region.

Moglix

Series B in 2017
Moglix is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing industrial tools and equipment. Founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs, the company focuses on marketing a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting solutions, cleaning supplies, office essentials, and various tools. By integrating online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix enables equipment manufacturers and resellers to connect with business buyers, facilitating access to industrial goods at competitive prices. The company is headquartered in Singapore, with an operational presence in India, and boasts a team with experience from major global e-commerce firms.

BigBasket

Series D in 2016
BigBasket is an online food and grocery store that delivers personal and household needs right to customers' doorstep. The company believes in being smart, quick, and efficient making life as leisurely as possible. Customers can browse through the vast range of products at bigbasket.com, order, and get them to be delivered at the customers' own convenient time slot. The company handpicks each and every product, putting it through a safety packaging process, and delivering to customers' home.

Aihuishou

Series B in 2014
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.

BPL Global

Series E in 2008
BPL Global provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. BPLG combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities.

BPL Global

Series D in 2008
BPL Global provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. BPLG combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities.

BPL Global

Series C in 2007
BPL Global provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. BPLG combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities.

Convergence Communications

Private Equity Round in 2000
Convergence Communications, Inc. (CCI) is a leading facilities-based provider of managed data network services, high-speed Internet access and broadband solutions to enterprise customers in over 150 cities in Mexico and Central America.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.