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 FMCG

Johnvents Industries

Debt Financing in 2025
Johnvents Industries is an agribusiness focused on long-term growth throughout the agricultural value chain, from production to distribution.

Bizongo

Series E in 2023
Bizongo is a technology-driven B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform that specializes in packaging, textiles, apparel, and other custom-made products. Founded in 2015 by IIT graduates Aniket Deb, Sachin Agrawal, and Ankit Tomar, the company aims to transform the fragmented and disorganized market of customized goods. With a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, Bizongo offers services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing solutions. These services help businesses overcome challenges related to inventory management, reduce operational costs, and streamline contract management, thus enhancing efficiency in the production of made-to-order products.

Kazyon

Venture Round in 2023
Kazyon is the largest discount supermarket chain in Egypt, operating over 450 stores across 17 governorates. The company focuses on providing essential food commodities, offering a wide variety of products including cooking items, dairy products, frozen meat, frozen vegetables, and home baking goods. This comprehensive marketplace allows customers to conveniently shop for a diverse range of necessities in one location, catering to the needs of budget-conscious consumers.

TradeDepot

Debt Financing in 2023
TradeDepot Inc. is a technology-driven distribution platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016. The company aims to revolutionize the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Africa by connecting top consumer goods companies directly with retailers. TradeDepot's SaaS platform offers features such as predictive trade intelligence, real-time stock level access, and the ability to place bulk orders online. It also enables the auto-generation of sales promotions, helping to enhance sales and streamline operations. By focusing on improving the distribution of food, beverages, and personal care products, TradeDepot seeks to build the largest retail distribution network in Africa and improve the livelihoods of retail store owners. The company also has an office in Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting its commitment to expanding its reach and impact.

TradeDepot

Series B in 2021
TradeDepot Inc. is a technology-driven distribution platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016. The company aims to revolutionize the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Africa by connecting top consumer goods companies directly with retailers. TradeDepot's SaaS platform offers features such as predictive trade intelligence, real-time stock level access, and the ability to place bulk orders online. It also enables the auto-generation of sales promotions, helping to enhance sales and streamline operations. By focusing on improving the distribution of food, beverages, and personal care products, TradeDepot seeks to build the largest retail distribution network in Africa and improve the livelihoods of retail store owners. The company also has an office in Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting its commitment to expanding its reach and impact.

Bizongo

Series D in 2021
Bizongo is a technology-driven B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform that specializes in packaging, textiles, apparel, and other custom-made products. Founded in 2015 by IIT graduates Aniket Deb, Sachin Agrawal, and Ankit Tomar, the company aims to transform the fragmented and disorganized market of customized goods. With a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, Bizongo offers services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing solutions. These services help businesses overcome challenges related to inventory management, reduce operational costs, and streamline contract management, thus enhancing efficiency in the production of made-to-order products.

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is a technology-driven B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform that specializes in packaging, textiles, apparel, and other custom-made products. Founded in 2015 by IIT graduates Aniket Deb, Sachin Agrawal, and Ankit Tomar, the company aims to transform the fragmented and disorganized market of customized goods. With a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, Bizongo offers services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing solutions. These services help businesses overcome challenges related to inventory management, reduce operational costs, and streamline contract management, thus enhancing efficiency in the production of made-to-order products.

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is a technology-driven B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform that specializes in packaging, textiles, apparel, and other custom-made products. Founded in 2015 by IIT graduates Aniket Deb, Sachin Agrawal, and Ankit Tomar, the company aims to transform the fragmented and disorganized market of customized goods. With a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, Bizongo offers services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and financing solutions. These services help businesses overcome challenges related to inventory management, reduce operational costs, and streamline contract management, thus enhancing efficiency in the production of made-to-order products.

Pran Arabia

Debt Financing in 2019
Pran Arabia is a food and beverage company that provides confectionery, bakery products, frozen foods, snacks, and dairy products.

Future Consumer

Debt Financing in 2018
Future Consumer is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in the sourcing, manufacturing, branding, marketing, and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). It focuses on catering to the modern retail sector in India by leveraging almost real-time customer data to enhance brand engagement and drive sales. The company’s diverse portfolio includes brands such as Golden Harvest, Tasty Treat, Karmiq, Desi Atta Company, Mother Earth, Voom, Cleanmate, and Caremate. Future Consumer adopts a digital-commerce first approach alongside a modern retail distribution model, aiming to meet the needs of the fast-moving consumer generation. All revenue is generated within India, reflecting the company's commitment to its local market.
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