International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with global offices, IFC provides financial and advisory services to support economic activities across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. It invests in both direct equity and debt, as well as fund investments, with a focus on projects that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth. IFC's investment range typically spans from $1 million to $100 million, with a minority equity stake, often up to 20%. It also offers debt financing, with loan sizes up to 25% of total project costs or 50% for expansion projects. IFC's portfolio includes a mix of asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government obligations, equity investments, and derivative assets. It aims to exit investments through domestic stock markets, arrangements with project sponsors, or public listings within 7 to 15 years.

Wale Ayeni

Regional Head Africa Venture Capital

Paulo De Bolle

Director, Special Situations

Ali Demirci

Global Head, Venture Capital Funds

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

Stephanie Friedeburg

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Resources

Mohamed Gouled

Vice President, Industries

Cheryl Hanway

Director

Saadia Khairi

Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

Rosy Khanna

Regional Industry Director for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific

Alfonso Garcia Mora

Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

Vivek Pathak

Director and Global Head of Climate Business

Mary Peschka

Regional Director for Eastern Africa

Sergio Pimenta

Regional Vice President, Africa

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Sarvesh Suri

Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources

Dahlia Khalifa

Regional Director of Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone

Past deals in Energy

Kommunalkredit Austria

Debt Financing in 2025
Kommunalkredit Austria AG is a specialized financial institution based in Vienna, Austria, focused on infrastructure and energy financing in Europe and beyond. Established in 1958, the company serves as a vital intermediary between infrastructure developers and institutional investors, providing project structuring and financing services across various sectors, including social infrastructure, communications technology, transport, and energy. Its services encompass consulting in energy supply, conservation, water management, and remediation, as well as support in managing investment projects and finances for municipalities, public enterprises, and private sponsors. Formerly known as Kommunalkredit Depotbank AG, the company rebranded in 2009 and remains a subsidiary of Gesona Beteiligungsverwaltung GmbH. By facilitating funding for critical infrastructure projects, Kommunalkredit Austria plays a significant role in helping clients achieve their capital needs and ensuring financial stability.

Acciona

Post in 2025
Acciona is a leading Spanish corporation specializing in sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Established over a century ago, it employs more than 30,000 people and operates in over 30 countries across five continents. The company is structured into two main divisions: energy and infrastructure. The energy division emphasizes renewable technologies, focusing on wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, while the infrastructure division includes construction, water treatment, and various service lines. Acciona undertakes projects through government concessions or independent opportunities, ensuring a commitment to sustainability through its Sustainability Master Plan, which aims to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact.

Ronesans Holding

Debt Financing in 2024
Ronesans Holding AS is a diversified company based in Ankara, Turkey, with a wide range of operations in construction, real estate development, energy, and health infrastructure. The company constructs various facilities, including shopping malls, offices, hotels, residential buildings, and industrial plants, alongside significant infrastructure projects such as bridges, tunnels, and power plants. Additionally, Ronesans engages in land development and investment activities. In the energy sector, the company operates ten hydroelectric power plants and is involved in electricity trading. Founded in 1993, Ronesans Holding has extended its reach beyond Turkey, with operations in several countries, including Russia, Turkmenistan, and Algeria, among others, reflecting its robust international presence.

Engie

Post in 2024
ENGIE is an international energy company that focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions while promoting a transition to a carbon-neutral world. The company operates across various sectors, including electricity, natural gas, and energy services, with a strong commitment to lowering energy consumption and enhancing environmental impacts. ENGIE is a major player in Brazil, where it holds significant installed power generation capacity, primarily from clean, renewable sources. With operations spanning nearly 70 countries worldwide and a workforce of approximately 152,900 employees, ENGIE is dedicated to reconciling economic growth with social progress and environmental preservation. The firm’s history includes the merger of Gaz de France and Suez in 2008, followed by the acquisition of International Power in 2012 and a subsequent rebranding in 2015. Engie continues to prioritize its role in the energy transition while maintaining its position as a leading energy provider both in established and emerging markets.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Georgia Global Utilities

Debt Financing in 2024
GGU is a water utility and renewable energy holding company that distributes potable water, collects, and processes wastewater. The investments in infrastructure made by the water utility company considerably increase the quality of water supply and wastewater services provided to consumers, as well as contribute to operating efficiency. GGU's renewable energy division owns and runs 240 MW of renewable energy assets, including eight 219 MW hydropower facilities and one 21 MW wind power plant. it was headquartered in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Masdar Capital

Debt Financing in 2024
Masdar is a renewable energy manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The company focuses on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects and is committed to supporting the UAE's transition towards a knowledge-intensive economy. Masdar exemplifies the commercial adoption of clean technologies and reflects the UAE's dedication to sustainable practices. In addition to its core activities in renewable energy, Masdar also explores investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, commercial services, and technology, media, and telecommunications.

Eni

Debt Financing in 2024
Eni is an Italian energy company engaged in the exploration, production, and refining of oil and natural gas on a global scale. In 2023, Eni produced 0.8 million barrels of liquids and 4.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, holding reserves of 6.4 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with 48% of these being liquids. The company is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to deliver value to shareholders and stakeholders while respecting the countries and communities in which it operates. Eni is also focusing on renewable and low-carbon energy solutions, with plans to separate this segment into a distinct entity called Plentitude, which may be publicly listed in the future.

Sermsang Palang Ngan

Debt Financing in 2024
Sermsang Palang Ngan operates as a renewable energy.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2023
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Nuru

Series B in 2023
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Engie Energia Chile

Debt Financing in 2023
Engie Energia Chile is a company engaged in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity, primarily serving industrial clients and mining companies in northern Chile. In addition to its core electricity services, the company transports natural gas, markets various fuels and their by-products, and offers consultancy services in engineering and management. Engie Energia Chile also provides maintenance services for electric systems, ensuring reliable operations for its customers. Through these diverse offerings, the company plays a significant role in the energy sector of Chile, contributing to the region's industrial development.

Neoenergia

Post in 2023
Neoenergia S.A. is a Brazilian company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialization of electric energy. With an installed generation capacity of approximately 4.1 gigawatts, the company operates seven hydroelectric plants and 44 wind farms, alongside 826 kilometers of transmission lines and eight substations. Neoenergia serves around 34 million customers across several states, including Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo, and Mato Grosso do Sul. In addition to its core business, the company offers energy management and consulting services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Neoenergia is a subsidiary of Iberdrola S.A.

Voltalia

Post in 2023
Voltalia is a power producer and service provider specializing in renewable electricity generation from solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage solutions. The company possesses extensive expertise across the entire value chain of renewable energy projects, including development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation and maintenance. Operating in 20 countries, Voltalia offers its services to clients worldwide, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector. As of late 2018, the company had developed and sold over 1.8 GW of capacity, constructed more than 1.3 GW, and managed over 1 GW of operational capacity, with a consolidated ownership of more than 0.5 GW. While it generates a significant portion of its revenue from services, its primary geographical focus is in Europe.

Yellow Door Energy

Venture Round in 2022
Yellow Door Energy is a sustainable solar energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional location in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout the Middle East and Africa. Yellow Door Energy handles all aspects of solar plant development, including financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Clients benefit from a solar leasing model, allowing them to pay a monthly bill based on their solar energy usage, which enables them to focus on their core business while utilizing renewable energy. With a goal to develop over 1 GW of distributed solar and energy solutions, Yellow Door Energy emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy in the region.

Coelba

Post in 2022
Coelba, officially known as Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia, is a prominent energy distribution company in Brazil. As part of the Neoenergia group, Coelba focuses on the distribution of electricity in the Bahia state. The company plays a crucial role in providing reliable energy solutions to its customers, ensuring access to electricity across a diverse range of communities and industries in the region. Through its operations, Coelba is committed to enhancing the quality of electricity supply and contributing to the sustainable development of the local economy.

Daystar Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Daystar Power focuses on delivering solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The company aims to provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy through solar hybrid power systems, which help clients significantly reduce power costs, diesel consumption, and pollution. Daystar Power offers its services through flexible payment options, including cash sales or monthly fees, allowing companies to achieve a stable power supply while minimizing their environmental impact.

Sunbox

Grant in 2021
Sunbox is a global company that specializes in clean energy solutions. It offers solar devices designed to provide safe, renewable energy and reduce electricity costs for families in areas with power shortages, such as Gaza.

Solfácil

Series B in 2021
Solfácil is a company that supports solar installers by providing an ecosystem of financial services, equipment sourcing, and technology solutions. Their platform offers professional tools designed to facilitate the closing of deals and investment in solar power systems. This enables customers to access credit lines for solar installations without requiring upfront investments, thereby promoting the adoption of solar energy.

Yellow Door Energy

Series A in 2019
Yellow Door Energy is a sustainable solar energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional location in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout the Middle East and Africa. Yellow Door Energy handles all aspects of solar plant development, including financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Clients benefit from a solar leasing model, allowing them to pay a monthly bill based on their solar energy usage, which enables them to focus on their core business while utilizing renewable energy. With a goal to develop over 1 GW of distributed solar and energy solutions, Yellow Door Energy emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy in the region.

Apex International Energy Management

Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex International Energy Management LLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on upstream growth opportunities in Egypt and the broader Middle East and North Africa region. Apex engages in asset acquisitions and capital investments aimed at enhancing drilling and production capabilities, thereby fostering long-term growth in reserves and production. The company operates in the prolific Western Desert of Egypt, where it conducts exploration activities on concessions covering approximately 1.7 million acres under production sharing agreements. With a leadership team experienced in building profitable oil and gas operations, Apex is actively pursuing various opportunities, including producing assets, new developments, and exploration through license rounds and direct awards from host governments.

Azure Power

Post in 2018
Azure Power is a leading provider of solar energy in India, specializing in the development, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants. The company focuses on generating solar energy while managing all associated responsibilities and complexities, allowing customers to benefit from renewable power without incurring high upfront costs. Azure Power generates revenue from a diverse clientele that includes both central and state government utilities, as well as commercial entities. Its operational capacity is primarily concentrated in regions with high solar irradiation, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Yoma Micro Power

Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of small-scale power plants and mini-grids in off-grid regions of Myanmar. The company focuses on generating and distributing electricity to off-grid rural communities and telecommunication towers. Its projects utilize a combination of photovoltaic solar modules, diesel generators, and energy storage solutions, ensuring a reliable power supply. By connecting surrounding communities through mini-grids, Yoma Micro Power aims to enhance energy access for households and local businesses, contributing to the overall economic development of these areas.

CleanMax

Venture Round in 2017
CleanMax is the largest developer of both onsite and off-site solar solutions for corporate clients in India, focusing on a build-own-operate model. The company specializes in providing end-to-end clean energy services, including the construction, financing, and operation and maintenance of solar projects. By offering renewable energy at rates lower than grid tariffs through long-term Power Purchase Agreements, CleanMax enables businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors to access affordable clean power without any upfront investment. The company also extends its services beyond India, operating in the Middle East and South-East Asia.

Azure Power

Post in 2017
Azure Power is a leading provider of solar energy in India, specializing in the development, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants. The company focuses on generating solar energy while managing all associated responsibilities and complexities, allowing customers to benefit from renewable power without incurring high upfront costs. Azure Power generates revenue from a diverse clientele that includes both central and state government utilities, as well as commercial entities. Its operational capacity is primarily concentrated in regions with high solar irradiation, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Orazul Energy Partners

Private Equity Round in 2017
Orazul Energy Partners is an energy business with thermal, hydroelectric, transmission lines and natural gas facilities, Orazul Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has operations throughout Latin America.

Hero Future Energies

Private Equity Round in 2017
Hero Future Energies Limited specializes in the generation and distribution of renewable energy, focusing on wind, solar, and hydro power projects. Founded in 2012 and based in New Delhi, India, the company develops both rooftop and off-grid solutions to provide decentralized power to various consumers, including industries, businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and governmental organizations. Hero Future Energies assists clients in meeting their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. The company also offers a range of services, including demand assessments, system design, engineering, and installation, as well as ongoing operation and maintenance support to ensure optimal performance. As a subsidiary of Hero MotoCorp Limited, it aims to integrate renewable energy into India's energy landscape, contributing to a sustainable future.

Lekela Power

Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V. is a renewable energy generation platform focused on delivering utility-scale wind and solar projects across Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. Lekela Power develops, constructs, and manages a portfolio of renewable energy projects that supply clean energy to a range of consumers, including government entities, utilities, and large-scale industrial users. By providing secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power aims to support the continent's growth and development while contributing to the transition toward sustainable energy sources. The company operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited.

Citla Energy

Private Equity Round in 2016
Citla Energy is a Mexican independent exploration and production company headquartered in Mexico City, with additional offices in Houston. The company actively engages in the development of the Mexico oil and gas sector, focusing on acquiring and building a diverse portfolio of selected onshore and offshore assets. Citla operates both independently and in collaboration with other industry participants to enhance its exploration and production capabilities.

BMR Energy

Debt Financing in 2015
BMR Energy plans, builds, and operates bioenergy plants, wind turbines, and solar power plants. It is based in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Seven Energy

Venture Round in 2014
Seven Energy is an indigenous Nigerian company focused on oil and gas exploration, development, production, and distribution. Headquartered in Lagos and London, it aims to be the leading supplier of gas for power generation and industrial use within Nigeria. The company leverages its first mover advantage in the domestic gas market, maximizing shareholder value through sustainable growth across the full value chain, which includes upstream appraisal, development, production, and midstream processing and distribution. Seven Energy possesses an upstream reserves and resources base exceeding 350 million barrels of oil equivalent and has a midstream processing and distribution capacity of 200 million cubic feet per day. Additionally, it has established long-term gas sales agreements to supply over 1 trillion cubic feet of gas to the domestic market. The company operates through its subsidiaries, Septa Energy Nigeria and Accugas, and is supported by an experienced management team committed to high standards of corporate governance and social responsibility.

NantEnergy

Venture Round in 2013
NantEnergy, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on innovative technologies such as air-breathing zinc rechargeable cells and SmartStorage micro-grid solar systems. Founded in 2006 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with additional locations in Sonoma County, California, NantEnergy aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable energy storage products for various applications. These include off-grid electrification, solar-powered microgrids, telecommunications, and backup power solutions, catering to the needs of both commercial and utility-scale projects. The company's breakthrough rechargeable metal-air battery technology utilizes atmospheric oxygen to store energy efficiently and safely, positioning NantEnergy as a key player in the transition toward cleaner energy generation and consumption.

Bhilwara Energy

Private Equity Round in 2010
Bhilwara Energy Limited, founded in 2006 and based in Noida, India, operates in the power sector through its subsidiaries, engaging in power generation, transmission, distribution, and trading. The company generates electricity from both wind and thermal sources, while also focusing on the development and acquisition of new power projects. In addition to its core operations, Bhilwara Energy seeks to diversify its portfolio by expanding into hydropower generation, thereby enhancing its ability to provide efficient energy solutions to its clients.

ADHPL

Private Equity Round in 2010
ADHPL is a hydroelectric power plant in Himachal Pradesh.

Plug Power

Grant in 2005
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on clean and zero-emission technologies for electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, fuel processing technologies, and hybrid solutions, alongside the necessary hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure. Its products include GenDrive, a hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell system for material handling vehicles; GenFuel, which encompasses hydrogen delivery and dispensing; GenCare, a maintenance program for its fuel cell systems; and GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution for backup and grid-support power. Plug Power also offers the GenKey solution, which integrates all essential components for fuel cell power, and ProGen, a fuel cell stack technology used in various applications. With over 40,000 deployed fuel cell systems, Plug Power is a significant player in the hydrogen economy and has established a network of hydrogen highways across North America. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Latham, New York, the company serves a diverse clientele, including major corporations and industries.

Sun King

Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.
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