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 Electric Grid

Euler Motors

Corporate Round in 2025
Euler Motors is an automotive tech startup dedicated to advancing commercial electric vehicles in India. The company aims to accelerate the country's transition to sustainable mobility by focusing on last-mile logistics, particularly for e-commerce and third-party logistics providers. Euler Motors manufactures electric three-wheelers designed for intra-city goods transportation, which help reduce maintenance costs and lower fleet operational expenses. By offering a comprehensive "mobility as a service" solution, Euler Motors seeks to establish itself as a leader in the electric vehicle sector and drive the adoption of electric mobility across the nation.

India Grid Trust

Post in 2024
India Grid Trust is an infrastructure investment trust (“InvIT”) established to own inter-state power transmission assets in India.

Euler Motors

Series C in 2024
Euler Motors is an automotive tech startup dedicated to advancing commercial electric vehicles in India. The company aims to accelerate the country's transition to sustainable mobility by focusing on last-mile logistics, particularly for e-commerce and third-party logistics providers. Euler Motors manufactures electric three-wheelers designed for intra-city goods transportation, which help reduce maintenance costs and lower fleet operational expenses. By offering a comprehensive "mobility as a service" solution, Euler Motors seeks to establish itself as a leader in the electric vehicle sector and drive the adoption of electric mobility across the nation.

ChargeZone

Venture Round in 2024
ChargeZone is a renewable energy solutions provider based in India, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and software development. Founded in 2018, the company aims to establish a network of 100,000 charging stations across key EV markets in India, catering to various vehicle types, including cars, buses, and trucks. ChargeZone employs advanced Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) technology to facilitate an unmanned EV charging experience, enhancing convenience for users. Additionally, its application offers real-time information on charging station locations, enabling customers to easily find available charging points and access smart charging services at affordable rates. The company's focus on expanding EV infrastructure and providing innovative software solutions positions it as a key player in the transition to electric mobility.

Euler Motors

Series C in 2023
Euler Motors is an automotive tech startup dedicated to advancing commercial electric vehicles in India. The company aims to accelerate the country's transition to sustainable mobility by focusing on last-mile logistics, particularly for e-commerce and third-party logistics providers. Euler Motors manufactures electric three-wheelers designed for intra-city goods transportation, which help reduce maintenance costs and lower fleet operational expenses. By offering a comprehensive "mobility as a service" solution, Euler Motors seeks to establish itself as a leader in the electric vehicle sector and drive the adoption of electric mobility across the nation.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Gridworks is a development and investment platform principally targeting equity investments in transmission, distribution and off-grid electricity in Africa. Backed by CDC Group, Gridworks develops and invests in critical power infrastructure, both on and off-grid. Gridworks is a developer, long-term investor and partner to governments, utilities, and companies in the power sector. Gridworks is wholly owned and supported by CDC Group, the UK Government’s Development Finance Institution.

Jingsil Intelligent

Series A in 2022
Jingsil Intelligent is a company that specializes in digital power distribution switches and intelligent power distribution management software. It intends to adapt to additional new energy and infrastructure application scenarios.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2022
Gridworks is a development and investment platform principally targeting equity investments in transmission, distribution and off-grid electricity in Africa. Backed by CDC Group, Gridworks develops and invests in critical power infrastructure, both on and off-grid. Gridworks is a developer, long-term investor and partner to governments, utilities, and companies in the power sector. Gridworks is wholly owned and supported by CDC Group, the UK Government’s Development Finance Institution.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2021
Gridworks is a development and investment platform principally targeting equity investments in transmission, distribution and off-grid electricity in Africa. Backed by CDC Group, Gridworks develops and invests in critical power infrastructure, both on and off-grid. Gridworks is a developer, long-term investor and partner to governments, utilities, and companies in the power sector. Gridworks is wholly owned and supported by CDC Group, the UK Government’s Development Finance Institution.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2020
Gridworks is a development and investment platform principally targeting equity investments in transmission, distribution and off-grid electricity in Africa. Backed by CDC Group, Gridworks develops and invests in critical power infrastructure, both on and off-grid. Gridworks is a developer, long-term investor and partner to governments, utilities, and companies in the power sector. Gridworks is wholly owned and supported by CDC Group, the UK Government’s Development Finance Institution.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2019
Gridworks is a development and investment platform principally targeting equity investments in transmission, distribution and off-grid electricity in Africa. Backed by CDC Group, Gridworks develops and invests in critical power infrastructure, both on and off-grid. Gridworks is a developer, long-term investor and partner to governments, utilities, and companies in the power sector. Gridworks is wholly owned and supported by CDC Group, the UK Government’s Development Finance Institution.
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