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 and Head of Direct Private Equity

Benson Adenuga

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

Andrew Brown

Managing Director and Deputy Chief Investment Officer

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

Murray Grant

Managing Director, Intermediated Equity

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 Nepal

Sanima Bank

Post in 2025
Sanima Bank Limited, established in 2004 and based in Kathmandu, Nepal, offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to both corporate and retail customers. The bank provides various retail banking services, including savings accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits, and remittance accounts. It also extends credit facilities to individuals, such as home loans, education loans, auto loans, and personal loans, as well as specialized loans for microenterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For corporate clients, Sanima Bank offers project financing, term loans, and trade finance services. Additionally, the bank features digital banking options, credit cards, and life insurance products, catering to the diverse financial needs of its clientele.

Global IME Bank

Debt Financing in 2021
Global IME Bank operates as a commercial bank in Nepal, offering a comprehensive range of banking services. The bank provides various deposit products, including savings accounts, fixed deposits, and current accounts. Its lending portfolio features a variety of commercial loans, such as demand loans, cash credits, overdrafts, and term loans, alongside personal and retail credit options. Additionally, Global IME Bank facilitates trade finance and remittance services, ensuring a complete banking experience for its customers. The bank also offers modern conveniences such as internet and mobile banking services to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction.

Ayana Renewable Power

Private Equity Round in 2020
Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited is an energy generation company established in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on developing utility-scale solar and wind generation projects across India and its neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Ayana aims to enhance renewable energy generation capacities to facilitate a transition to low-carbon power sources. In addition to its core mission of energy production, the company is committed to creating job opportunities in the renewable power sector and fostering community development through skill enhancement and employment initiatives.

Ayana Renewable Power

Private Equity Round in 2019
Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited is an energy generation company established in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on developing utility-scale solar and wind generation projects across India and its neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Ayana aims to enhance renewable energy generation capacities to facilitate a transition to low-carbon power sources. In addition to its core mission of energy production, the company is committed to creating job opportunities in the renewable power sector and fostering community development through skill enhancement and employment initiatives.

GVR Infra Projects

Private Equity Round in 2011
GVR Infra Projects Limited operates as a construction and infrastructure development company in India and Nepal.
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