British International Investment

Established in 1948, British International Investment is a UK government-backed development finance institution and impact investor. It focuses on long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets by investing in infrastructure, health, agribusiness, and other sectors.

Samir Abhyankar

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

Kwabena Asante-Poku

Coverage Director for Ghana 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

Anne-Marie Chidzero

External Investment Committee Member

Leandro Cuccioli

Director and Head of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry

Seema Dhanani

Head of Kenya and Coverage Director East Africa

Tenbite Ermias

Managing Director, Africa

Hayley Fenton

Investment Associate, Infrastructure - Energy Access and Efficiency

Paul Fitzsimons

External Investment Committee member

Roman Frenkel

Director and Head of Food, Agriculture and Natural Capital

Jo Fry

Investment Director and Head of Intermediated Financial services

Anne-Marie Harris

External Investment Committee Member

Nikunj Jinsi

External Investment Committee member

Diana Kolar

Investment Manager, Innovative Finance

Maria Kozloski

External Investment Committee Member

Maria Largey

Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Chirantan Patnaik

Director, Venture Capital

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

Srinivasan Nagarajan

Managing Director, Head of Asia and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Past deals in Utilities

Arnergy

Series B in 2025
Arnergy specializes in delivering sustainable energy solutions for businesses and homes in emerging markets. Its mission is to provide clean, reliable power tailored to tackle intermittency and grid unreliability, enabling clients to access affordable distributed energy systems.

mopo

Venture Round in 2025
Mobile Power Ltd is a company that specializes in providing rental battery packs for charging mobile phones to off-grid customers in developing countries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the company addresses the challenges faced by the estimated half a billion mobile phone users without access to grid electricity. Many of these individuals currently rely on diesel generators and oil lamps, which are both costly and environmentally harmful. Mobile Power Ltd aims to enhance access to clean energy, facilitating improved business opportunities, education, and health outcomes while also reducing carbon emissions. The company incorporates security systems and mobile payment capabilities into its battery packs, further streamlining the user experience in these underserved markets.

Etana Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Etana Energy is an electricity trader focused on distributing electricity generated from renewable energy projects to businesses in South Africa. The company specializes in solar and wind energy, providing low-carbon electricity solutions that address the region's significant power needs. By offering competitive pricing, forward price certainty, and flexible contract terms, Etana Energy serves a diverse clientele that includes municipal, industrial, and retail customers. Through its trading services, the company aims to promote sustainable energy usage while ensuring reliable electricity supply.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

H1 Holdings

Debt Financing in 2022
H1 Holdings develops, invests in and operates power projects producing cleaner energy.

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.

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 Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2022
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2022
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

H1 Holdings

Venture Round in 2021
H1 Holdings develops, invests in and operates power projects producing cleaner energy.

Globeleq

Debt Financing in 2021
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Metro Power

Venture Round in 2021
Metro Power Group is engaged in power generation, primarily focusing on wind energy projects. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, the company operates a wind power project that generates, transforms, converts, and supplies electricity. In addition to its core power generation activities, Metro Power Group also participates in capital markets, real estate, and warehouse services, thereby diversifying its business operations within the energy sector and beyond.

Metro Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Metro Power Group is engaged in power generation, primarily focusing on wind energy projects. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, the company operates a wind power project that generates, transforms, converts, and supplies electricity. In addition to its core power generation activities, Metro Power Group also participates in capital markets, real estate, and warehouse services, thereby diversifying its business operations within the energy sector and beyond.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2021
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Fourth Partner Energy

Debt Financing in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2021
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2020
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Globeleq

Post in 2020
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Roserve

Debt Financing in 2019
Roserve offers leasing and renting solutions for wastewater management. Roserve provides customized solutions based on the client's needs and requirements to ensure the smooth operation of the wastewater treatment plant. Roserve uses a Pay Per Use model that combines advanced technology and financial solutions, allowing customers to pay for the amount of wastewater treated and recycled for reuse.

Globeleq

Debt Financing in 2019
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

Nepal Water & Energy Development Company

Debt Financing in 2019
NWEDC is an energy utility company specialized in hydropower development.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

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 Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2019
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

PEG

Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

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 specializes in the design, financing, and construction of the Nachtigal Amont hydroelectric project, along with the necessary energy evacuation transmission lines. Nachtigal Hydro Power is committed to generating clean and renewable energy, which is supplied to both residential and commercial sectors. Through its operations, the company plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Bujagali Energy

Debt Financing in 2018
Bujagali Energy Limited is a power producer based in Uganda, specializing in the operation of the Bujagali Hydropower Project. This facility generates electricity with a capacity of 250 megawatts, addressing the region's pressing demand for new power sources. Bujagali Energy is dedicated to delivering affordable and clean energy, ensuring that clients benefit from competitive pricing while contributing to sustainable energy solutions in Uganda. As a subsidiary of SN Power AS, the company plays a vital role in enhancing the energy landscape of the country through its hydroelectric operations.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2017
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Alcazar Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Alcazar Energy is a renewable energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on producing energy in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Founded in 2014, it specializes in the origination, development, structuring, acquisition, and operation of renewable energy projects, with a particular emphasis on solar photovoltaic and onshore wind technologies. Serving as a key player in the renewable energy sector, Alcazar Energy aims to contribute to the growth of sustainable energy solutions across the META region, leveraging its expertise and partnerships to advance innovative energy initiatives.

Excelerate Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Excelerate Energy specializes in floating LNG solutions, empowering countries with energy independence. It offers a comprehensive range of services including FSRU provision, infrastructure development, and LNG supply. With offices across the globe, it maintains a significant presence in over ten countries.

Amandi Energy

Debt Financing in 2016
Amandi Energy is a company that focuses on the generation of electricity and operates a power plant specifically designed to support Ghanaian industry and infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including the design, construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of combined cycle gas turbines. By delivering these services, Amandi Energy aims to help its clients mitigate brownouts and address the existing shortfall in generative capacity in the region.

Sembcorp Industries

Post in 2016
Sembcorp Industries is a multinational energy, water and marine group with operations across six continents. It provides essential energy and water solutions to industrial and municipal customers and is a leader in marine and offshore engineering as well as urban development. The group’s portfolio spans power generation, water treatment and supply, and integrated offshore and marine services, including shipbuilding, repairs and upgrades. It has about 5,800 megawatts of gross power capacity and more than seven million cubic metres of water per day in operation and development, supported by assets exceeding S$12.5 billion and a workforce of around 9,000 employees. Listed on the Singapore Exchange, the company maintains a global footprint and serves clients across diverse markets.

Akiira Geothermal

Venture Round in 2016
Akiira Geothermal Limited is a company focused on geothermal exploration and the development of power plants in Kenya. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nairobi, it taps into the geothermal resources located in the Kenyan segment of the Rift Valley. Akiira Geothermal engages in the production of electrical power through its greenfield geothermal projects, contributing to the region's renewable energy landscape.

Virunga Power

Venture Round in 2016
Virunga Power is an electric utility company that develops, invests, and operates of renewable power projects and rural distribution grids. Their focus is on megawatt-scale rural utility projects across several countries in East Africa and beyond with a goal of bringing high-quality, low-cost power to rural communities that currently lack reliable access to modern energy. They engage local and regional stakeholders to tailor renewable power solutions to match local needs and resources. The company's mission is to build the leading rural utility company in sub-Saharan Africa and to continuously strive to bring the full benefits of electrification to new rural communities and consumers in a sustainable manner. It provides clean electricity to communities living in and around Virunga National Park in North Kivu, Eastern Congo.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2015
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Azura-Edo IPP

Debt Financing in 2014
Azura-Edo IPP is a power generation company based in Nigeria, specifically focused on the development and operation of gas-fired independent power plants. It is best known for its 450MW open cycle gas turbine power station, which marks the first project undertaken by Azura Power Holdings. After more than six years of development, the company achieved financial closure for Phase 1 on December 28, 2015, with construction commencing shortly thereafter in January 2016. The construction is being conducted by a consortium including Julius Berger Nigeria and Siemens, both recognized leaders in construction and power generation, respectively. Azura-Edo IPP aims to contribute to the sustainable development of Nigeria's energy infrastructure while enhancing power generation capabilities in the region. The facility is expected to begin generating electricity by the end of 2018.

Summit Power International

Debt Financing in 2014
Summit Power International Limited is an independent power producer based in Singapore, primarily focused on the generation and supply of electricity in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 2016, the company is a subsidiary of Summit Group and plays a significant role in the country’s energy sector, holding 17% of the private installed capacity. Summit Power International owns and operates 15 power plants with a total installed capacity of approximately 976 MW, supplying electricity to the Bangladesh Power Development Board and the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board. The company is also engaged in developing additional infrastructure, including a 590 MW dual-fuel power plant and a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit that delivers 500 mmcfd of gas. With strategic partnerships, including a 22% stake from JERA Co., Inc. and collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation, Summit Power International is committed to enhancing Bangladesh's energy security and promoting sustainable growth in the sector.

Green Infra

Private Equity Round in 2013
Green Infra is a privately held company produces and provides renewable energy power in India. It focuses on wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and energy efficiency verticals.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2001
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.
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