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 Series E

Bizongo

Series E in 2025
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Shadowfax

Series E in 2024
Shadowfax is an on-demand logistics network that specializes in providing tech-enabled delivery solutions across various sectors, including e-commerce, food, pharmacy, and consumer goods. By leveraging its unique app, the company offers a reliable last-mile delivery service, allowing businesses to concentrate on their core operations while outsourcing their delivery needs. Shadowfax aims to enhance the customer experience through efficient, fast, and dependable delivery options. Its platform serves both online and offline retailers, catering to the diverse logistics demands of merchants and ensuring timely service. The company envisions establishing itself as a trustworthy and desirable delivery platform, emphasizing the use of advanced technology to streamline logistics and improve customer satisfaction.

Bizongo

Series E in 2023
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

BlackBuck

Series E in 2021
Blackbuck, founded in 2015, is a leading online platform in India that connects shippers with truck operators, transforming the logistics landscape through technology. The company focuses on streamlining the trucking process by facilitating load bookings, offering price discovery, route optimization, and in-transit tracking. This comprehensive approach not only enhances operational efficiency for shippers and truckers but also supports the livelihoods of many individuals within the transportation ecosystem. Blackbuck's commitment to reliability and efficiency has positioned it as the largest trucking network in India, backed by a strong team and notable investors. The company has received multiple accolades, including the 'Young Turks Startup of the Year' award and recognition as 'Company of the Year - Logistics' in 2018. Additionally, Blackbuck's innovative business model has been featured in a Harvard Business School case study.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Currencycloud

Series E in 2020
Currencycloud is a global payments platform that simplifies cross-border transactions and foreign exchange automation for businesses. It provides developers with API building blocks to create tailored payment solutions, allowing companies to integrate payment infrastructure into their products and services seamlessly. The platform offers automated end-to-end processes for sending and receiving payments, as well as services for currency collection and conversion. By handling the complexities and regulatory requirements associated with international payments, Currencycloud enables clients to adopt digital wallets and embed financial services into their operations, regardless of their industry.

2C2P

Series E in 2019
2C2P is a comprehensive payments platform based in Singapore that facilitates secure payment acceptance and processing for enterprises worldwide. It offers a single point of integration for online, mobile, and offline transactions, connecting to over 400,000 alternative payment locations to help businesses reach a diverse customer base. The platform supports both banked and unbanked transactions, enhancing e-commerce and m-commerce capabilities. In addition to payment processing, 2C2P provides a range of value-added services, including issuing, 3D Secure, bill payments, and digital goods, catering to the varied needs of its clients. The company serves a wide array of industries, including technology, online marketplaces, and retail, making it a preferred choice for global enterprises seeking efficient and secure payment solutions.

Zhangmen

Series E in 2019
Shanghai Zhangmen Education Technology Co., Ltd. operates Zhangmen, an online tutoring platform that offers personalized tutoring courses for primary and middle school students aged eight to 18. Founded in 2014 and based in China, Zhangmen allows students to connect with highly qualified teachers who have graduated from prestigious universities such as Tsinghua, Peking University, and Fudan University. The platform provides a range of educational services, including one-on-one tutoring and comprehensive online education classes. Through its online and mobile applications, Zhangmen aims to enhance the learning experience by offering tailored educational support to meet the individual needs of each student.

Oway

Venture Round in 2018
Oway, Inc. is a travel agency based in Yangon, Myanmar, founded in 2012. The company operates an online platform that allows users to book a variety of travel services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and tours. Oway caters to both business travelers and consumers, offering solutions that include corporate travel management, visa assistance, and event planning. Additionally, the company provides taxi-hailing and e-payment services through its mobile application and website, facilitating efficient travel for its clients. With a comprehensive inventory and multiple payment options, Oway aims to enhance the travel experience for local and international customers.

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.

Power2SME

Series E in 2017
Power2SME is India's first buying club dedicated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to empower them and contribute to the country's growth. The company focuses on reducing the purchase prices of raw materials by pooling the demand from various SMEs and sourcing these materials directly from manufacturers. This model allows Power2SME to negotiate competitive pricing and ensure a wide selection of quality suppliers across multiple product categories, including chemicals, metals, and polymers. By providing an e-commerce platform that offers these commodities at economical rates, Power2SME helps SMEs enhance their productivity and achieve significant business value.

SIGFOX

Series E in 2017
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

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.
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