British International Investment

British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government's Department for International Development, BII aims to foster long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and South Asia. The institution invests across various sectors, including infrastructure, health, and agribusiness, with a focus on job creation and business development. BII provides financial support through debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and via intermediaries, catering to a wide range of industries such as distribution, education, consulting, logistics, and electronics.

Samir Abhyankar

Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Group and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Benson Adenuga

Head of Office and Coverage Director, Nigeria and Member of Investment teams

Andrew Brown

Managing Director, Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chairman of the investment committee for Funds and Venture Capital and Financial Services equity transactions

Leandro Cuccioli

Director and Head of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry

Seema Dhanani

Head of Kenya and Coverage Director East Africa

Hayley Fenton

Investment Associate, Infrastructure - Energy Access and Efficiency

Jo Fry

Investment Director and Head of Intermediated Financial services

Craig Gifford

Head of Private Equity Funds and Co-Investments

Diana Kolar

Investment Manager, Innovative Finance

Maria Largey

Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Srinivasan Nagarajan

Managing Director, Head of Asia and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Stephen Priestley

Managing Director, Financial Services Group

Rehan Rashid

Country Director, Bangladesh

Sherine Shohdy

Head of Egypt Office and Coverage Director

Abhinav Sinha

Managing Director

Tenbite Ermias

Managing Director, Africa

Chirantan Patnaik

Director, Venture Capital

Kwabena Asante-Poku

Coverage Director for Ghana and Member of Investment teams

Roman Frenkel

Director and Head of Food, Agriculture and Natural Capital

Past deals in Namibia

Mettle.net

Debt Financing in 2020

Mettle Investments Limited is a specialist financial services company based in Bellville, South Africa, established in 1995. The company focuses on the lending business, offering a variety of financial solutions including asset-backed short-term lending, debtor finance, working capital finance, corporate finance, incremental housing finance, factoring, and invoice discounting. Mettle serves a diverse clientele, which includes international corporations, small and medium enterprises, and individual clients. In addition to its lending services, the company is involved in the solar energy and fintech sectors, highlighting its commitment to innovation and the development of specialised financial solutions.

Grindrod

Post in 2014

Grindrod is a logistics company based in South Africa, operating in 32 countries and employing over 5,500 skilled professionals. The company focuses on creating sustainable returns and long-term value for its shareholders through its three main divisions: Freight Services, Shipping, and Financial Services. Grindrod offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including terminal operations, port management, rail logistics, maritime transport, and project logistics. Its Freight Services division specializes in handling dry-bulk commodities along key trade corridors in South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia, while its Logistics segment provides services such as ships agency, clearing and forwarding, and container handling. By investing in assets and opportunities, particularly in sectors like oil and gas, dry bulk, and containerized cargo, Grindrod aims to become a fully integrated freight logistics and shipping service provider.

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