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.
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 Zambia
Zambia National Commercial Bank
Debt Financing in 2022
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Lusaka, provides a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services across Zambia. The bank operates through three primary segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Treasury Management. It offers various account types, including savings, current, and fixed deposit accounts, alongside personal and term loans, trade financing, and mortgages. Additionally, Zambia National Commercial Bank provides debit and credit cards, digital banking solutions, and cash management services. Its clientele includes individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, government entities, and the agricultural sector. With a network of 69 branches, around 200 automated teller machines, and 2,000 point-of-sale terminals, the bank aims to meet the diverse financial needs of the Zambian economy.
Zambeef Products
Post in 2016
Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated food processing and retailing company in Zambia, involved in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of a wide range of food products, including beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, and flour. The company also engages in row cropping operations, primarily focused on maize, soya beans, and wheat, utilizing approximately 7,973 hectares of irrigated land and 8,776 hectares of rain-fed crops. In addition to its agricultural activities, Zambeef operates 226 retail outlets across Zambia and West Africa, providing a variety of food and non-food products. The company is also engaged in chicken breeding and the production and sale of leather and meat products. Incorporated in 1994 and headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, Zambeef plays a significant role in the region's food supply chain.
INT Towers Limited
Venture Round in 2015
INT Towers Limited owns and operates over 9,100 telecoms towers across seven regions in Nigeria. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group – the largest independent tower operator in Africa – which has a presence in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Zambia.
Foresythe Farm
Private Equity Round in 2013
Foresythe Farm runs a breeding herd of circa 5,400 cattle in Zambia.
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