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 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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