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 Food

ECOM AgroIndustrial

Debt Financing in 2025
ECOM AgroIndustrial is a global commodity merchant and supply chain management company, specializing in the trading of coffee, cotton, and cocoa. It operates in major producing and consuming countries, managing the entire supply chain from farm to consumer, with a focus on sustainability. Additionally, the company engages in ancillary agricultural operations and products.

Kioo

Debt Financing in 2024
Kioo manufactures food grade glass containers. Kioo has experience in technology, operations, logistics, and services, ensuring high-quality, lightweight glass containers.

Volcafe

Debt Financing in 2024
Volcafe is a global green coffee trading company that specializes in sourcing, preparing, and delivering high-quality arabica and robusta coffee beans to clients worldwide. The company's core business involves procuring coffee beans directly from producers, managing risks associated with crop fluctuations, ensuring stringent quality control, and facilitating efficient logistics to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the global coffee industry.

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.

Alvoar Lácteos

Venture Round in 2023
Alvoar Lácteos is a food and beverage manufacturing company that brings together well-known brands to provide a more comprehensive range.

GoTo Group

Debt Financing in 2023
GoTo Group is an Indonesian technology company formed by the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia in May 2021. It integrates e-commerce, ride-hailing, delivery, and financial services into a single platform, primarily serving the Indonesian market. In 2024, GoTo divested its e-commerce business, partnering with TikTok Indonesia to create a new entity. Following this change, the company is expected to see its on-demand services generate the majority of its revenue, while its financial services begin to grow. Before the divestment, a significant portion of its non-financial services revenue was derived from e-commerce activities, and the company plans to expand its offerings to include loans and buy now, pay later options, enhancing its overall service ecosystem.

Edita Food Industries

Post in 2023
Edita manufactures, packages, markets, and distributes a wide range of food products including jam, juices, ready-made meals, baked snacks, chocolates, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, meat products, and related ingredients. The company operates across six segments: bakery, cakes, rusks, wafers, candy, and biscuits.

Evermos

Series C in 2023
Evermos is a social commerce startup based in Indonesia that connects resellers, brands, and consumers to facilitate the sale of everyday Muslim products. Founded in November 2018, the platform allows individuals to become resellers without the need for operating capital or a complex e-commerce setup. By leveraging a reseller program, Evermos incentivizes users to promote a diverse range of halal products, including fashion, food, cosmetics, and home appliances, primarily targeting consumers in lower-tier cities. The platform empowers resellers to generate additional income while supporting small brands in scaling their operations. Additionally, Evermos aims to create a positive social impact by helping individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid achieve financial stability through entrepreneurship.

Meghna Group Of Industries

Debt Financing in 2023
Meghna Group of Industries is a prominent conglomerate in Bangladesh, engaged in the manufacturing and operation of a diverse range of consumer goods and services. The company operates across several sectors, including sugar, oil, cement, beverages, tissue products, poultry, chemicals, and paper. Its extensive portfolio reflects its commitment to meeting the needs of various markets and contributing to the country's economic development. With a focus on quality and innovation, Meghna Group has established itself as a key player in the consumer goods industry in Bangladesh.

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.

Usina Santa Adélia

Debt Financing in 2022
Usina Santa Adélia Produces agro-industrial food and energy from renewable sources, with strict quality and sustainability standards.

Toters

Series B in 2022
Toters operates a marketplace that connects customers with retailers, utilizing a network of couriers to deliver products from any store within a city. The company's application allows users to order food, groceries, and other items from local restaurants and stores, providing a convenient way to shop from preferred locations while tracking deliveries in real-time. Additionally, Toters operates dark grocery stores under the brand Toters Fresh, maintaining a leadership position across all verticals and markets it serves.

Sayurbox

Series C in 2022
Sayurbox is a web-based platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh agricultural produce. The company connects consumers directly with farmers, enabling them to order fresh, chemical-free, and organic vegetables. This model ensures that customers receive healthy produce that is harvested and delivered on the same day, promoting a farm-to-table approach. By focusing on quality and freshness, Sayurbox aims to facilitate healthier living through accessible and sustainable food options.

WayCool

Series D in 2022
WayCool is an agri-tech company focused on the processing, distribution, and procurement of fresh produce, dairy products, and staples. By utilizing innovative quality management and food safety technology, WayCool enhances farmers' incomes and streamlines logistics and distribution services. The company sources fruits and vegetables primarily from smallholder farmers and aggregators, distributing them to local shops, retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments. WayCool operates a retail brand called SunnyBee in Chennai, which includes physical stores, mobile stores on trucks, and e-commerce platforms. Additionally, SunnyBee offers a range of high-quality private label products developed through partnerships with sister companies. By establishing direct connections between farmers and consumers, WayCool effectively integrates physical and information technology to facilitate efficient distribution of fresh produce.

WayCool

Debt Financing in 2022
WayCool is an agri-tech company focused on the processing, distribution, and procurement of fresh produce, dairy products, and staples. By utilizing innovative quality management and food safety technology, WayCool enhances farmers' incomes and streamlines logistics and distribution services. The company sources fruits and vegetables primarily from smallholder farmers and aggregators, distributing them to local shops, retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments. WayCool operates a retail brand called SunnyBee in Chennai, which includes physical stores, mobile stores on trucks, and e-commerce platforms. Additionally, SunnyBee offers a range of high-quality private label products developed through partnerships with sister companies. By establishing direct connections between farmers and consumers, WayCool effectively integrates physical and information technology to facilitate efficient distribution of fresh produce.

Evermos

Series B in 2021
Evermos is a social commerce startup based in Indonesia that connects resellers, brands, and consumers to facilitate the sale of everyday Muslim products. Founded in November 2018, the platform allows individuals to become resellers without the need for operating capital or a complex e-commerce setup. By leveraging a reseller program, Evermos incentivizes users to promote a diverse range of halal products, including fashion, food, cosmetics, and home appliances, primarily targeting consumers in lower-tier cities. The platform empowers resellers to generate additional income while supporting small brands in scaling their operations. Additionally, Evermos aims to create a positive social impact by helping individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid achieve financial stability through entrepreneurship.

MaxAB

Series A in 2021
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.

Dodla Dairy

Private Equity Round in 2021
Dodla Dairy is an integrated dairy company based in South India that operates in the food segment. It processes and supplies a broad range of dairy products, including fresh milk, butter, ghee, paneer, curd, flavoured milk, doodh peda, ice cream, and skimmed milk powder, all packaged to meet consumer needs. The company serves markets in India and overseas, with core revenue generated in India.

ProducePay

Series C in 2021
ProducePay, founded by Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, is an AgTech company dedicated to transforming the fresh produce supply chain. By addressing the economic and food waste caused by its volatility and fragmentation, ProducePay offers a Predictable Commerce Platform that enhances connectivity between growers and buyers. This platform provides farmers with immediate access to financing, liquidity, and real-time pricing data, fostering transparency and enabling efficient business operations. Additionally, it facilitates connections with key industry players, allowing farmers to access tailored cash flow services. Through these innovations, ProducePay is committed to delivering fresher produce to consumers while promoting sustainable practices within the global fresh produce industry.

Parag Milk Foods

Post in 2021
Parag Milk Foods Limited is an Indian company that specializes in the processing, manufacturing, and sale of milk and dairy products. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Mumbai, it offers a diverse range of products, including ghee, paneer, curd, butter, and flavored milk under the Gowardhan and Go brands. The company also markets premium farm-to-home milk through its Pride of Cows brand, as well as vegetarian whey protein products under the Avvatar brand. Parag Milk Foods focuses on producing items made from 100% cow's milk and has a significant presence in both domestic and international markets, exporting to several countries, including the United States and various nations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The majority of its sales revenue is generated within India, reflecting its strong foothold in the local dairy industry.

Chaldal

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2013, Chaldal is a Bangladesh-based online grocery retailer offering over 4000 products, including fresh produce, personal care goods, and household essentials. It provides real-time inventory tracking and same-day delivery services.

Frontier Nutrition

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Frontier Nutrition develops and manufactures packaged food products, focusing on pediatric nutrition research. Their products are localized for traditional diets, optimized for taste, nutrition, and price, aiming to provide affordable nutritious options to low-income families worldwide.

Twiga Foods

Debt Financing in 2020
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.

eFishery

Series B in 2020
eFishery is an aquaculture technology company that develops IoT-based feeding systems and a cloud data platform to help fish and shrimp farmers grow their businesses sustainably. Its automatic feeder uses motion sensors to gauge appetite and determine feed amounts, while a dashboard provides monitoring and insights. The company also offers integrated services spanning farming operations, financing, and distribution, enabling farmers to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and equity in aquaculture.

Olam

Debt Financing in 2020
Olam SVI is a food & beverages company that provides onion, garlic, spices, herbs, tomatoes, and capsicums.

ofi

Post in 2020
Olam International Limited is a prominent agri-business established in 1989 and headquartered in Singapore. The company operates across 70 countries, providing a diverse range of agricultural products and industrial raw materials to over 16,200 customers. Olam has built a strong presence in various sectors, including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice, and cotton, offering 47 different products across multiple platforms. Its business segments include Edible Nuts and Spices, Confectionery and Beverage Ingredients, Food Staples and Packaged Foods, Industrial Raw Materials, Infrastructure and Logistics, and Commodity Financial Services. The company sources, processes, packages, and merchandises products such as cocoa, coffee, edible nuts, grains, sugar, spices, and various raw materials. Employing approximately 62,500 individuals, Olam International has established itself as a leader in the agricultural sector, committed to sustainability and innovation in its operations.

Srinivasa Farms

Corporate Round in 2019
Srinivasa Farms is a poultry farm located in Hyderabad, India, specializing in various aspects of animal husbandry. The company engages in poultry breeding, focusing on layers and broilers, and produces animal feed to support its operations. Additionally, Srinivasa Farms offers services related to animal health and nutrition, enhancing the quality of its poultry products. The company also provides an array of chicken and egg retail services, including the production of different egg variants to meet market demands. By implementing modern techniques and practices, Srinivasa Farms supports small-scale farmers, helping them to leverage the latest technologies and understand the full potential of the poultry business.

Twiga Foods

Series B in 2018
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.

Chaldal

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013, Chaldal is a Bangladesh-based online grocery retailer offering over 4000 products, including fresh produce, personal care goods, and household essentials. It provides real-time inventory tracking and same-day delivery services.

Srinivasa Farms

Venture Round in 2018
Srinivasa Farms is a poultry farm located in Hyderabad, India, specializing in various aspects of animal husbandry. The company engages in poultry breeding, focusing on layers and broilers, and produces animal feed to support its operations. Additionally, Srinivasa Farms offers services related to animal health and nutrition, enhancing the quality of its poultry products. The company also provides an array of chicken and egg retail services, including the production of different egg variants to meet market demands. By implementing modern techniques and practices, Srinivasa Farms supports small-scale farmers, helping them to leverage the latest technologies and understand the full potential of the poultry business.

Twiga Foods

Series B in 2018
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.

BigBasket

Series E in 2018
BigBasket is an online food and grocery store that specializes in delivering personal and household necessities directly to customers' doorsteps. The company offers a user-friendly platform where customers can browse an extensive range of products, select their desired items, and schedule deliveries at their convenience. BigBasket prioritizes product quality by handpicking each item and ensuring it goes through a thorough safety packaging process before reaching the customer. By focusing on efficiency and convenience, BigBasket aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience, allowing users to shop from the comfort of their homes or offices.

Vicentin S.A.I.C.

Debt Financing in 2018
Vicentin S.A.I.C., through its subsidiaries, operates as an agroindustrial company that manufactures and exports cereals and oilseeds.

BigBasket

Venture Round in 2017
BigBasket is an online food and grocery store that specializes in delivering personal and household necessities directly to customers' doorsteps. The company offers a user-friendly platform where customers can browse an extensive range of products, select their desired items, and schedule deliveries at their convenience. BigBasket prioritizes product quality by handpicking each item and ensuring it goes through a thorough safety packaging process before reaching the customer. By focusing on efficiency and convenience, BigBasket aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience, allowing users to shop from the comfort of their homes or offices.

BigBasket

Series D in 2016
BigBasket is an online food and grocery store that specializes in delivering personal and household necessities directly to customers' doorsteps. The company offers a user-friendly platform where customers can browse an extensive range of products, select their desired items, and schedule deliveries at their convenience. BigBasket prioritizes product quality by handpicking each item and ensuring it goes through a thorough safety packaging process before reaching the customer. By focusing on efficiency and convenience, BigBasket aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience, allowing users to shop from the comfort of their homes or offices.

Vicentin S.A.I.C.

Debt Financing in 2015
Vicentin S.A.I.C., through its subsidiaries, operates as an agroindustrial company that manufactures and exports cereals and oilseeds.

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.

DQY Ecological

Series A in 2006
DeQingYuan Agricultural Technology is an egg producer in China, with a daily egg output of 300K. It is the first company to sell branded green-graded eggs in China.
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