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 Insurance

Aditya Birla Housing Finance

Debt Financing in 2025
Aditya Birla Housing Finance provides home loans, life insurance, health insurance, motor insurance, and travel insurance. The company offers a complete range of housing finance solutions such as home loans, home extension loan, plot & home construction loan, home improvement loans, loan against property, construction financing, lease rental discounting, commercial property purchase loan and property advisory services.

Naked Insurance

Series B in 2025
Naked Insurance, founded in 2016 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in short-term retail insurance products. The company aims to provide a modern approach to insurance by emphasizing effortless, transparent, and sincere service. Through its innovative offerings, Naked Insurance seeks to enhance the customer experience in the insurance sector.

Onsurity

Series B in 2024
Onsurity is an employee healthcare platform that offers a monthly healthcare membership paired with group health insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. The platform delivers technology-driven benefits, including group health coverage, discounts on medicines, health check-ups, telemedicine with doctor consultations, fitness rewards, and other integrated services to support employee wellness. By focusing on technology-based solutions, Onsurity aims to simplify health benefits and enhance team wellness through a streamlined digital experience.

Suning Finance

Venture Round in 2024
Suning Finance is the financial services division of Suning Commerce Group Co., Ltd., a prominent Chinese electronics retailer. It focuses on providing a range of financial products and services tailored to meet the needs of consumers and businesses. By leveraging its extensive retail network and customer base, Suning Finance aims to enhance financial accessibility and streamline financial transactions for its users. The unit plays a critical role in integrating financial services with retail operations, promoting a seamless experience for customers. Through innovative offerings, Suning Finance seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive financial services market in China.

FirstRand

Post in 2024
FirstRand is a South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, and investment products to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across Africa. Its key subsidiaries include First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments.

HDFC Bank

Post in 2024
HDFC Bank, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a prominent commercial banking institution that provides a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services. Its offerings include savings and current accounts, private banking, insurance, and various digital banking solutions such as internet and mobile banking. The bank serves diverse sectors, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and e-commerce, demonstrating its commitment to catering to a wide array of customer needs. HDFC Bank has gained recognition as India's Most Valuable Brand for five consecutive years, reflecting its significant impact on the banking industry and its goal to become a leading financial institution in India. The bank aims to enhance profitability while maintaining a prudent approach to risk management, positioning itself as a trusted provider of banking services for both retail and wholesale customers.

Northern Arc Capital

Debt Financing in 2024
Northern Arc Capital operates as a non-banking financial company in India, offering microfinance, agricultural finance, housing finance, vehicle finance, consumer finance, small business loans, gold loans, and fintech services. It also provides structured products, capital market instruments, term loan facilities, debt syndication, guarantee-backed lending, and fund management services.

Northern Arc Capital

Venture Round in 2024
Northern Arc Capital operates as a non-banking financial company in India, offering microfinance, agricultural finance, housing finance, vehicle finance, consumer finance, small business loans, gold loans, and fintech services. It also provides structured products, capital market instruments, term loan facilities, debt syndication, guarantee-backed lending, and fund management services.

Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura

Debt Financing in 2024
Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura S.M. is a full-service bank based in Bujumbura, Burundi, providing a wide array of banking and financial products to both individuals and businesses. The bank primarily focuses on foreign trade financing while also offering domestic services such as cash transactions, cheque clearance, account management, and standing orders. Its international services include import and export transactions, currency compensation, and exchange bureau operations. Additionally, the bank provides online banking, ATM services, credit cards, and life insurance policies, catering to clients in diverse sectors including agriculture, oil and petroleum, automobile distribution, construction, and non-governmental organizations. The bank maintains strategic partnerships with several financial institutions, enhancing its service offerings. Originally founded in 1909 as Banque du Congo Belge, it adopted its current name in July 1964.

FirstRand

Post in 2023
FirstRand is a South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, and investment products to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across Africa. Its key subsidiaries include First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments.

Onsurity

Series B in 2023
Onsurity is an employee healthcare platform that offers a monthly healthcare membership paired with group health insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. The platform delivers technology-driven benefits, including group health coverage, discounts on medicines, health check-ups, telemedicine with doctor consultations, fitness rewards, and other integrated services to support employee wellness. By focusing on technology-based solutions, Onsurity aims to simplify health benefits and enhance team wellness through a streamlined digital experience.

Roojai

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2016, Roojai is an online insurance platform operating in Thailand and Indonesia. It specializes in developing, pricing, and managing its own suite of retail insurance products, primarily focusing on motor and health insurance.

Naked Insurance

Series B in 2023
Naked Insurance, founded in 2016 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in short-term retail insurance products. The company aims to provide a modern approach to insurance by emphasizing effortless, transparent, and sincere service. Through its innovative offerings, Naked Insurance seeks to enhance the customer experience in the insurance sector.

HDFC Bank

Post in 2022
HDFC Bank, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a prominent commercial banking institution that provides a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services. Its offerings include savings and current accounts, private banking, insurance, and various digital banking solutions such as internet and mobile banking. The bank serves diverse sectors, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and e-commerce, demonstrating its commitment to catering to a wide array of customer needs. HDFC Bank has gained recognition as India's Most Valuable Brand for five consecutive years, reflecting its significant impact on the banking industry and its goal to become a leading financial institution in India. The bank aims to enhance profitability while maintaining a prudent approach to risk management, positioning itself as a trusted provider of banking services for both retail and wholesale customers.

Absa

Funding Round in 2021
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.

Sekura

Private Equity Round in 2021
Founded over six decades ago, Sekura is a leading Mexican brokerage firm specializing in insurance, sureties, and affinity services. With a client base exceeding 550 corporations and serving over two million customers annually, Sekura delivers innovative solutions through advanced insurtech platforms.

Housing Development Finance Corporation

Post in 2021
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, established in 1977 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in providing housing finance solutions to individuals and corporate clients. The company offers a wide range of loan products, including those for purchasing and constructing homes, as well as loans for home improvement, land acquisition, and commercial properties. It also caters to specific client needs by offering loans to agriculturists and non-resident Indians. In addition to its core lending services, the corporation provides various cross-selling products, including life and general insurance, investment advisory services, and asset management. With a network of 585 outlets and representative offices in key international cities, the firm aims to enhance resource flow to the housing sector by integrating housing finance with domestic financial markets.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.

PasarPolis

Private Equity Round in 2021
PasarPolis is an insurtech startup founded by Cleosent Randing in 2015 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company operates an online insurance comparison platform that aims to make insurance accessible to emerging consumers. It offers a range of insurance products, including health, life, car, personal accident, property, and travel insurance. Through its online portal, PasarPolis provides customers with the ability to obtain quotes and access claims processing services, thereby facilitating the acquisition of affordable and inclusive insurance plans.

NSIA

Debt Financing in 2020
NSIA operates in insurance, banking and finance, and real estate businesses. It provides life insurance products; and non-life insurance products, including automotive, home and property, transport, and personal accident. The company also offers checking accounts, savings accounts, term deposits, savings certificates, and bank assurance products; commercial loans, personal loans, mortgages, and leasing; other services, such as transfers, foreign exchange, asset management, electronic banking, and money transfers; and financial engineering, trading, asset management, product portfolio management, and finance research services.

VPBank

Debt Financing in 2020
VPBank offers insurance, personal services, loans, electronic banking, and other products and services. VPBank is a joint-stock commercial bank in Vietnam. VPBank has achieved steady development throughout its history. Especially since 2010, VPBank has grown dramatically with the development and implementation of the strategic transformation program, with diligent support from consulting companies.

Navi Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
BAC Acquisition is a company focused on acquiring and developing consumer-centric and technology-driven businesses in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) sector. Leveraging innovative technologies and a customer-centric approach, BAC Acquisition aims to enhance and expand its portfolio of businesses within the financial services industry.

Coverfox Insurance

Series C in 2019
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. is an insurtech company based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in providing online insurance brokerage services. Established in 2013, Coverfox offers a wide range of insurance products, including two-wheeler, car, health, travel, term, life, and general insurance. The platform is designed to facilitate a hassle-free experience for users, allowing them to compare and purchase insurance policies from over 35 partnered insurance providers. In addition to its brokerage services, Coverfox also offers end-to-end support for claims, ensuring that customers receive assistance throughout the process.

Cholamandalam

Post in 2019
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited is a non-banking finance company based in Chennai, India, and serves as the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group. Established in 1978, it provides a wide range of financial services through three primary segments: Vehicle Finance Loans, Home Equity, and Other Loans. The company offers various loan products including two-wheeler and commercial vehicle loans, tractor loans, and home loans for self-construction and property purchases. Additionally, it provides loans against property and business loans for small and medium enterprises, as well as rural and agricultural financing. Cholamandalam also engages in wealth management services, encompassing mutual funds, fixed deposits, and insurance products. Its insurance division, established in 2001, offers a variety of assurance schemes for both individuals and corporate clients, including health, motor, and property insurance. As of March 31, 2020, Cholamandalam operated a network of 1,091 branches across India.

Roojai

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Roojai is an online insurance platform operating in Thailand and Indonesia. It specializes in developing, pricing, and managing its own suite of retail insurance products, primarily focusing on motor and health insurance.

Konfio

Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.

Hellas Direct

Series B in 2018
Hellas Direct is a digital‑first, full‑stack insurance provider that offers car, motorbike, home insurance and mobility financing. Using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and algorithms, it compares offer prices to deliver competitive rates and a simple purchasing experience. The company, headquartered in Cyprus, is backed by investors such as Portag3, IFC, Endeavor Catalyst, Lord O’Neill and Jon Moulton. It aims to disrupt the insurance value chain through operational excellence and a customer‑centric approach.

Creditas

Series C in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Konfio

Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.

ComparaOnline

Series C in 2017
ComparaOnline is a price comparison platform that helps customers make informed decisions when purchasing complex financial products, focusing on insurance and financial services. Established in 2009 by Sebastian Valin and headquartered in Santiago, the company collaborates with banks and insurance providers to optimize customer acquisition and enhance the user experience. ComparaOnline's expertise lies in sales execution, streamlining the process for customers and providing valuable insights for financial decision-making.

Creditas

Series B in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Britam Holdings

Post in 2017
Britam Holdings operates as a diversified financial services group in Eastern and Southern Africa. It offers life, health, general insurance, pensions, asset management, banking, property development, and private equity services to both individual and corporate clients.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Venture Round in 2016
Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited is registered with Reserve Bank of India as Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC). Its registered office and corporate office is in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It is started to provide financial and non financial services in its area of operations to the unbanked population who have the skill but are in need of capital. Initially it has started with credit and insurance, but eventually it will also undertake other activities to bring transformation in the lives of underprivileged.

Ujjivan

Private Equity Round in 2015
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, established in 2004, is a leading Indian financial services provider, headquartered in Bengaluru. It specializes in serving the economically active poor, offering a wide range of micro and rural finance products, housing, personal, vehicle, and institutional loans, along with group and individual insurance. As of 2020, it operated through 575 branches. In 2016, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited was launched as a subsidiary, providing banking services including savings and loan products, mobile banking, debit cards, and insurance to unserved and underserved segments, with 575 banking outlets and 475 ATMs as of 2020. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

Suryoday Small finance Bank

Venture Round in 2014
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, focused on promoting financial inclusion by serving unserved and underserved populations. Established in 2008, the bank provides a diverse range of services, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and a variety of loan products such as home loans, vehicle financing, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, it offers insurance products, pension schemes, and digital banking services, including UPI payments and mobile banking. The bank operates through various segments, with retail banking being its primary revenue source. With a network of 482 banking outlets across multiple states and union territories, Suryoday Small Finance Bank aims to empower economically challenged individuals, particularly women, by facilitating access to essential financial services and contributing to poverty alleviation in its areas of operation. Formerly known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, it rebranded in January 2017 to reflect its broader banking capabilities.

MIC Global

Venture Round in 2014
MIC Global is an embedded microinsurance provider that aims to transform the insurance industry by offering simple and relevant insurance products tailored to meet the needs of underserved and unserved markets. The company focuses on closing the insurance protection gap by delivering inclusive and affordable insurance solutions that help individuals safeguard their families and recover from financial setbacks. Through its innovative insurance technology platform, MIC Global provides a range of services, including microinsurance, underwriting, health, rent, and deposit services. The platform also features tools for dark web and credit bureau monitoring, enabling clients to design and deliver customized microinsurance products that effectively mitigate risks and support those in need.

RBL Bank

Venture Round in 2014
RBL Bank is a private-sector Indian commercial bank offering personal, business, and wholesale banking services. Established in 1943, it operates through five verticals: Corporate & Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Agri & Development Banking, and Financial Markets. As of March 2020, it had approximately 386 bank branches, 1,245 business correspondent branches, 263 banking outlets, and 596 ATMs across India.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Debt Financing in 2013
Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited is registered with Reserve Bank of India as Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC). Its registered office and corporate office is in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It is started to provide financial and non financial services in its area of operations to the unbanked population who have the skill but are in need of capital. Initially it has started with credit and insurance, but eventually it will also undertake other activities to bring transformation in the lives of underprivileged.

RBL Bank

Venture Round in 2013
RBL Bank is a private-sector Indian commercial bank offering personal, business, and wholesale banking services. Established in 1943, it operates through five verticals: Corporate & Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Agri & Development Banking, and Financial Markets. As of March 2020, it had approximately 386 bank branches, 1,245 business correspondent branches, 263 banking outlets, and 596 ATMs across India.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Series C in 2013
Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited is registered with Reserve Bank of India as Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC). Its registered office and corporate office is in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It is started to provide financial and non financial services in its area of operations to the unbanked population who have the skill but are in need of capital. Initially it has started with credit and insurance, but eventually it will also undertake other activities to bring transformation in the lives of underprivileged.

Ujjivan

Venture Round in 2012
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, established in 2004, is a leading Indian financial services provider, headquartered in Bengaluru. It specializes in serving the economically active poor, offering a wide range of micro and rural finance products, housing, personal, vehicle, and institutional loans, along with group and individual insurance. As of 2020, it operated through 575 branches. In 2016, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited was launched as a subsidiary, providing banking services including savings and loan products, mobile banking, debit cards, and insurance to unserved and underserved segments, with 575 banking outlets and 475 ATMs as of 2020. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation

Venture Round in 2011
India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC) is a financial service provider headquartered in Noida, India. It specialises in offering mortgage guarantee services, which are designed to facilitate homeownership by reducing lenders' risk, thereby encouraging them to offer more mortgages at favourable terms. IMGC's primary function is to provide guarantees on residential mortgages, enabling lenders to extend credit to a larger pool of borrowers while mitigating their default risks.

De Novo

Series A in 2010
De Novo LLC, headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializes in providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and data center solutions. The company's offerings include IT infrastructure transformation and optimization, engineering systems for data centers, software infrastructure solutions, and information lifecycle management. Additionally, De Novo provides banking technologies and services such as implementation and automation of IT services management processes, computing infrastructure consolidation and virtualization, workstation virtualization, platforms for business applications, centralized data security, and IT infrastructure control and monitoring systems. Their primary clients are banks, insurance companies, large retail businesses, and industrial enterprises. The company's technology and reliability have been validated by global leaders such as VMware and SAP.
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