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 Electricity

ACWA Power

Post in 2024
ACWA Power International is a prominent developer, investor, co-owner, and operator of power generation and desalination facilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company manages a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, solar photovoltaic, solar concentrated solar power, and wind energy projects. ACWA Power also provides operations and maintenance services for the power and water desalination sectors, primarily in Saudi Arabia and across various countries, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, Mozambique, and Egypt. The company operates as a subsidiary of ACWA Holding Company and maintains regional offices in several major cities, including Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo, Rabat, Johannesburg, Hanoi, and Beijing. Its business activities are governed by agreements with government entities and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Etana Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Etana Energy is an electricity trader focused on distributing electricity generated from renewable sources, specifically solar and wind projects, to various businesses. The company aims to address the substantial power needs across South Africa by providing low-carbon electricity solutions. It offers competitive pricing, forward price certainty, and flexible contract terms, catering to municipal, industrial, and retail customers. Through its services, Etana Energy contributes to the transition towards sustainable energy while ensuring reliable power supply.

Berkeley Energy Commercial Industrial Solutions (BECIS)

Debt Financing in 2024
Berkeley Energy Commercial Industrial Solutions (“BECIS”) is a leading Energy as a Service provider to high quality commercial & industrial (“C&I”) customers.

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.

EV Co

Funding Round in 2022
EV Co. provides four-wheeler electric passenger vehicle services.

Pylon

Seed Round in 2022
Pylon provides water and electricity distribution companies, in emerging markets, with a platform for managing their customers and infrastructure.

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.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2022
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2022
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Metro Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Metro Power Group is involved in power generation, capital markets, real estate, and warehouse services. The company operates a wind power project in Karachi, Pakistan, where it focuses on generating electricity through wind energy. Metro Power is engaged in the processes of transforming, converting, and supplying electricity, positioning itself within the renewable energy sector.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2021
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Metro Power

Venture Round in 2021
Metro Power Group is involved in power generation, capital markets, real estate, and warehouse services. The company operates a wind power project in Karachi, Pakistan, where it focuses on generating electricity through wind energy. Metro Power is engaged in the processes of transforming, converting, and supplying electricity, positioning itself within the renewable energy sector.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2021
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

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.

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.

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.

ACWA Power

Debt Financing in 2019
ACWA Power International is a prominent developer, investor, co-owner, and operator of power generation and desalination facilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company manages a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, solar photovoltaic, solar concentrated solar power, and wind energy projects. ACWA Power also provides operations and maintenance services for the power and water desalination sectors, primarily in Saudi Arabia and across various countries, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, Mozambique, and Egypt. The company operates as a subsidiary of ACWA Holding Company and maintains regional offices in several major cities, including Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo, Rabat, Johannesburg, Hanoi, and Beijing. Its business activities are governed by agreements with government entities and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Early Power

Debt Financing in 2019
Early Power is a 424 MW gas-fired generation project for delivering sustainable, reliable and competitively-priced energy solutions

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.

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.

Nachtigal Hydro Power

Debt Financing in 2018
Nachtigal Hydro Power is a developer and operator of a hydroelectric power plant located in Cameroon. The company focuses on the design, financing, and construction of the Nachtigal Amont hydroelectric development and the associated energy evacuation transmission line. By generating clean and renewable energy, Nachtigal Hydro Power aims to supply electricity to both residential and commercial sectors, contributing to the region's sustainable energy landscape.

Bujagali Energy

Debt Financing in 2018
Bujagali Energy operates a hydropower facility in Uganda with a generation capacity of 250 megawatts. As a subsidiary of SN Power AS, the company is dedicated to producing affordable and clean energy to meet the rising demand for power in the region. The facility includes essential components such as a power station, which allows Bujagali Energy to deliver energy efficiently and competitively. The project's primary goal is to address the acute need for new power sources, contributing to the overall energy landscape in Uganda.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2018
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

M-KOPA

Series D in 2017
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

M-KOPA

Debt Financing in 2017
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Aten Solar Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Aten Solar Energy purchases, stores and delivers high-quality Tier I solar modules.

Zephyr Power

Debt Financing in 2017
Zephyr Power develops 50 MW wind-power plant on wetland in a tidal and coastal locations.

Zephyr Power

Venture Round in 2017
Zephyr Power develops 50 MW wind-power plant on wetland in a tidal and coastal locations.

Sembcorp Industries

Post in 2016
Sembcorp Industries is a prominent energy, water, and marine group operating globally across six continents. The company has a diverse portfolio that includes power generation, renewable energy, water treatment, and marine engineering. With a gross power capacity of 5,800 megawatts and the ability to supply over seven million cubic meters of water daily, Sembcorp serves both industrial and municipal clients. The business is structured into several segments, including Gas and Related Services, Renewables, Integrated Urban Solutions, and Decarbonisation Solutions, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Sembcorp also plays a key role in the marine sector, offering specialized shipbuilding and repair services. The company boasts total assets exceeding S$12.5 billion and employs over 9,000 individuals, positioning itself as a trusted provider of essential utility services.

Amandi Energy

Debt Financing in 2016
Amandi Energy operates a power plant in Ghana, focusing on the generation of electricity to support local industry and infrastructure. The company specializes in the design, construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of combined cycle gas turbines. By providing these services, Amandi Energy aims to help clients mitigate brownouts and address the existing shortfall in electricity generation capacity within the region.

Azura-Edo IPP

Debt Financing in 2014
Azura-Edo IPP is a 450MW open cycle gas turbine power station located in Nigeria and represents the inaugural project of Azura Power Holdings. After more than six years of development, financial closure for Phase 1 was achieved on December 28, 2015, with construction commencing shortly thereafter on January 5, 2016. The project is being executed by a consortium that includes Julius Berger Nigeria, a leading construction firm, and Siemens, a prominent global power company. Azura-Edo IPP aims to contribute significantly to Nigeria's energy infrastructure by providing a sustainable power generation solution, with expectations to begin electricity production by the end of 2018. Additionally, the company focuses on the development and operation of large-scale gas-fired power generation facilities throughout Nigeria and West Africa.

Summit Power International

Debt Financing in 2014
Summit Power International Limited is an independent power producer based in Singapore, primarily engaged in electricity generation and supply in Bangladesh. Established in 2016, the company is a key player in the energy sector, holding 17% of the private installed capacity in the country. Summit Power operates a diverse portfolio of 15 power plants with a total installed capacity of approximately 976 MW, supplying electricity to both the Bangladesh Power Development Board and the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board. The company also utilizes a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) that delivers 500 mmcfd of gas, contributing to its operations. With strategic partnerships, including a significant stake held by JERA Co., Inc., Summit Power is actively expanding its clean energy initiatives. Current projects include the 590 MW Meghnaghat II dual-fuel plant and a third FSRU project, emphasizing the company's commitment to enhancing energy security and promoting sustainable growth in Bangladesh.
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