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.
Top Stages
Samir Abhyankar
Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Group and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee
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
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
Roman Frenkel
Director and Head of Food, Agriculture and Natural Capital
Past deals in Sierra Leone
Bboxx
Debt Financing in 2022
Bboxx, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing plug-and-play solar systems. The company's product range includes solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, radios, LED TVs, and phone chargers, along with installation and maintenance services. Bboxx serves customers in the UK and internationally through a network of distributors, focusing on enhancing access to energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company aims to provide a western energy experience off-grid and in rural areas, combining access to electricity with superior customer service.
Bboxx
Debt Financing in 2019
Bboxx, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing plug-and-play solar systems. The company's product range includes solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, radios, LED TVs, and phone chargers, along with installation and maintenance services. Bboxx serves customers in the UK and internationally through a network of distributors, focusing on enhancing access to energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company aims to provide a western energy experience off-grid and in rural areas, combining access to electricity with superior customer service.
Solon Capital Holdings
Venture Round in 2017
Solon Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm established in 2010 and located in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The firm focuses on buyout investments, aiming to maximize risk-adjusted returns for its investors. Solon Capital Partners specializes in developing and managing high-growth businesses that are essential to emerging markets, thereby contributing to economic development in the region.
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