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International Finance Corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of The World Bank Group that focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries through private sector investment. It provides a range of financial services, including loans, equity investments, quasi-equity products, and advisory services aimed at supporting startups and various stages of company development. IFC invests in sectors such as agribusiness, financial services, health, education, infrastructure, global manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on projects that promote food security, digital finance, and affordable healthcare. The organization targets investments ranging from $1 million to $100 million, often seeking minority stakes but may also take a majority position in its portfolio companies. IFC aims to create jobs, generate tax revenues, and enhance corporate governance in emerging markets, thus contributing positively to local communities. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC operates globally with offices across various regions, focusing its efforts on financing projects that align with its mission of improving lives in developing countries.

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Hyung K. Ahn

Principal Investment Officer

Irene Arias

Global Director of Financial Institutions Group and Director of Latin America and the Caribbean

Georgina Baker

Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Central Asia

Paulo de Bolle

Global Director

Peter Joseph Cashion

Head of Climate Finance FIG and CIO

Andrea Engel

Senior Country Officer, Principal Country Officer and Principal Country Manager

Rapti Goonesekere

Principal Economist

Christian Grossmann

Director for Climate Change

Mandeep Julka

Associate Investment Officer

Rana Karadsheh

Principal Investment Officer and Country Manager

Kyle Kelhofer

Country Manager for Vietnam

Alzbeta Klein

Global Industries Director and Director of Climate Business

Galina Vsevolodovna Klimenko

Principal Investment Officer of Financial Markets

Toshitake Kurosawa

Director

Mouayed Makhlouf

Regional Director of Middle East and North Africa

Paolo M. Martelli

Regional Industry Director of Latin America and the Caribbean

Atul Mehta

Senior Director of Telecom, Media and Tech, Venture Investing and Funds

Vivek Pathak

Director of East Asia and Pacific

Mary Porter Peshka

Director of Cross-cutting Advisory Services

Tomasz Telma

Senior Director of Manufacturing, Agri. and Services

Mary Beth Ward

Principal Syndications Officer and Team Leader

Tracy Washington

Principal Investment Officer for Global PE Funds and Regional and Sectoral Lead of SME Ventures Program

Past deals in Food and staples retailing

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore Holding B.V. owns and operates an online retail and distribution platform. The company offers fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). It offers detergents, perfumes, skin, canned food, upholstery, skin care, lips, spices, mixes, and beans, men wear, personal care, hair care, eyes, women wear, baby and kids wear, appliances, make up, textiles, home care, food and beverage, and wellness products. The company connects and serves manufacturers and customers. Brimore Holding B.V. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

WayCool

Series D in 2022
WayCool Foods & Products Pvt. Ltd. is an agri-tech company based in Chennai, India, specializing in the procurement, processing, and distribution of fresh produce, dairy products, and grocery staples. Founded in 2015, the company sources fruits and vegetables from smallholder farmers and aggregators, facilitating direct links between farmers and consumers. WayCool employs innovative technology to enhance logistics and food safety, ensuring the quality of its products. It operates a diverse distribution network that includes retail stores under the brand SunnyBee, mobile stores on trucks, and e-commerce platforms, primarily serving the Chennai area. Additionally, WayCool designs and manages storage facilities and cold chain distribution operations, aiming to increase farmers' incomes while providing fresh produce to local shops, restaurants, and catering establishments. The company's vision focuses on becoming a leading food development and distribution entity in India, positively impacting the agricultural community.

WayCool

Debt Financing in 2022
WayCool Foods & Products Pvt. Ltd. is an agri-tech company based in Chennai, India, specializing in the procurement, processing, and distribution of fresh produce, dairy products, and grocery staples. Founded in 2015, the company sources fruits and vegetables from smallholder farmers and aggregators, facilitating direct links between farmers and consumers. WayCool employs innovative technology to enhance logistics and food safety, ensuring the quality of its products. It operates a diverse distribution network that includes retail stores under the brand SunnyBee, mobile stores on trucks, and e-commerce platforms, primarily serving the Chennai area. Additionally, WayCool designs and manages storage facilities and cold chain distribution operations, aiming to increase farmers' incomes while providing fresh produce to local shops, restaurants, and catering establishments. The company's vision focuses on becoming a leading food development and distribution entity in India, positively impacting the agricultural community.

Chaldal

Grant in 2021
Chaldal Limited operates an online shop for necessities in Bangladesh. It offers groceries, such as fruits and vegetables, breakfast, beverages, meat and fish products, snacks, dairy products, frozen and canned food products, bread and bakery items, home and cleaning products, baking needs, and cooking products; office products, including writing and drawing, organizing, and printing products, as well as batteries; beauty and health care products; baby care products, such as diapering, fooding, and bath and skincare products; sweets; and electrical products. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Frontier Nutrition

Series B in 2021
Frontier Nutrition, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures nutritious food products aimed at addressing the dietary needs of families in low-income communities globally. Established in 2016 and based in Dover, Delaware, Frontier Nutrition focuses on creating innovative and appealing packaged food items that cater to the specific nutritional requirements of these communities. The company's offerings are grounded in advanced research in pediatric nutrition and behavioral marketing, ensuring that the recipes are tailored to traditional diets while optimizing for taste, nutrition, and affordability. Through its strategic initiatives, Frontier Nutrition strives to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of underserved populations.

John Keells Group

Debt Financing in 2020
John Keells Group is a diversified conglomerate based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with operations spanning various sectors including transportation, consumer foods, retail, leisure, property, and financial services. The transportation segment encompasses ports and shipping, integrated logistics, and airline services, including a container terminal in the Port of Colombo. In consumer foods, the company offers a wide array of products under established brands such as Elephant House and Keells-Krest, which include dairy items, soft drinks, and processed meats. Its retail division operates a network of stores and a mobile loyalty program. The leisure segment is involved in managing five-star hotels and resorts, alongside destination management services. Additionally, the group develops residential and commercial properties, manages office spaces and malls, and provides various financial services such as insurance and banking. Other ventures include business process outsourcing, software development, and tea production. Established in 1870, John Keells Group has a significant presence in Sri Lanka and operates in various international markets.

Chaldal

Series B in 2020
Chaldal Limited operates an online shop for necessities in Bangladesh. It offers groceries, such as fruits and vegetables, breakfast, beverages, meat and fish products, snacks, dairy products, frozen and canned food products, bread and bakery items, home and cleaning products, baking needs, and cooking products; office products, including writing and drawing, organizing, and printing products, as well as batteries; beauty and health care products; baby care products, such as diapering, fooding, and bath and skincare products; sweets; and electrical products. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Chaldal

Series A in 2018
Chaldal Limited operates an online shop for necessities in Bangladesh. It offers groceries, such as fruits and vegetables, breakfast, beverages, meat and fish products, snacks, dairy products, frozen and canned food products, bread and bakery items, home and cleaning products, baking needs, and cooking products; office products, including writing and drawing, organizing, and printing products, as well as batteries; beauty and health care products; baby care products, such as diapering, fooding, and bath and skincare products; sweets; and electrical products. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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.

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.

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.