International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to private sector development in developing countries. The organization provides a range of financial and advisory services to foster economic growth across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology. IFC invests in both direct projects and funds, focusing on emerging markets and prioritizing sustainability and inclusive development. It offers a diverse array of financial instruments, such as equity, loans, and quasi-equity products, while adhering to strict investment guidelines that exclude certain industries, such as weapons, tobacco, and gambling. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, supporting projects that are predominantly privately owned in member countries. The organization does not actively manage portfolio companies but seeks to exit investments through equity sales or public listings, often maintaining equity stakes for eight to fifteen years.

Wale Ayeni

Regional Head Africa Venture Capital

Paulo De Bolle

Director, Special Situations

Ali Demirci

Global Head, Venture Capital Funds

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech

Imad N. Fakhoury

IFC Regional Director South Asia

Allen Forlemu

Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Asia and Pacific

Stephanie Friedeburg

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Resources

Mohamed Gouled

Vice President, Industries

Cheryl Hanway

Director

Saadia Khairi

Chief Risk Officer and Vice President

Rosy Khanna

Regional Industry Director for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific

Alfonso Garcia Mora

Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

Vivek Pathak

Director and Global Head of Climate Business

Mary Peschka

Regional Director for Eastern Africa

Sergio Pimenta

Regional Vice President, Africa

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Sarvesh Suri

Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources

Dahlia Khalifa

Regional Director of Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone

Past deals in Andes

Habi

Debt Financing in 2024
Habi is a technology-driven real estate company based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on simplifying the home buying and selling process for middle-class customers in Latin America by utilizing a proprietary pricing algorithm and scalable processes. Habi's platform aims to reduce the time and risks associated with traditional real estate transactions, allowing clients to buy and sell their homes more efficiently. By combining advanced analytical tools with human insight, Habi eliminates the need for intermediaries and provides clients with the necessary information to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

Engie Energia Chile

Debt Financing in 2023
Engie Energia Chile is a company engaged in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity, primarily serving industrial clients and mining companies in northern Chile. In addition to its core electricity services, the company transports natural gas, markets various fuels and their by-products, and offers consultancy services in engineering and management. Engie Energia Chile also provides maintenance services for electric systems, ensuring reliable operations for its customers. Through these diverse offerings, the company plays a significant role in the energy sector of Chile, contributing to the region's industrial development.

Telecom Argentina

Post in 2022
Telecom Argentina S.A. is a prominent telecommunications company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing a comprehensive range of services in fixed-line and mobile telecommunications. Established in 1990, it operates through various segments, including Fixed Telecommunications Services and Personal and Núcleo Mobile Telecommunications Services. The company offers essential fixed services such as local, long-distance, and international calling, as well as data transmission and Internet services, including broadband and dedicated lines. In mobile telecommunications, Telecom Argentina provides voice services, high-speed mobile Internet, multimedia services, and sells devices like handsets and tablets. The company also delivers value-added solutions, telecommunications consulting, and IT services. Beyond Argentina, Telecom Argentina has operations in Paraguay, Uruguay, and the United States, expanding its reach in mobile and cable television services. As of the end of 2016, Telecom Argentina had approximately 22 million mobile subscribers and nearly 4 million fixed lines in service.

Crehana

Series A in 2020
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, that caters to creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, it offers over 500 courses covering diverse subjects such as design, coding, digital marketing, leadership, and soft skill development. The platform emphasizes affordable, project-based learning to facilitate skill acquisition and professional growth. Crehana aims to address the skills gap in the region by providing accessible education and training solutions for both individuals and companies, helping to fulfill professional aspirations through innovative online courses.

Afluenta

Series C in 2019
Afluenta S.A., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers and investors across Latin America. As the first marketplace lending company in the region, Afluenta facilitates loans for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling borrowers to access more favorable rates than those offered by traditional financial institutions. Investors benefit from competitive yields on their funds, with net yields exceeding 20% in recent years. The company has expanded its operations to Argentina, Mexico, and Peru, with plans for further growth in Colombia and Brazil. Afluenta's automated platform streamlines the lending process, encompassing credit assessment, risk scoring, loan servicing, and a secondary market for trading loans, thereby enhancing liquidity for investors.

Liftit

Series A in 2018
Liftit S.A.S. is a logistics company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that operates a technology-driven platform connecting cargo transportation services with individuals and businesses in need of these services. Established in 2016, Liftit serves as a marketplace for shippers requiring transportation for a variety of items, including home goods, electronics, and construction materials, by linking them with independent truck drivers. The platform focuses on enhancing the logistics industry through technological innovation, optimizing operations, and providing real-time monitoring and tracking of services from order placement to dispatch. This approach aims to streamline logistics management and improve efficiency for its users.

MoviiRed

Series A in 2017
MoviiRed is an agent network based in Bogotá, Colombia, that specializes in providing a wide range of transactional services. Founded in 2002, the company enables users to access various solutions through physical points and its allied mobile application. Its offerings include mobile phone recharges, bill payments for public and private services, and the purchase of digital content such as subscriptions to streaming platforms and gaming services. Additionally, MoviiRed acts as a banking correspondent for major financial entities, facilitating services like national transfers and public transport payments. The company's business model is designed to support small businesses in maximizing their revenue while simplifying financial transactions for Colombian consumers.

Afluenta

Series B in 2017
Afluenta S.A., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers and investors across Latin America. As the first marketplace lending company in the region, Afluenta facilitates loans for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling borrowers to access more favorable rates than those offered by traditional financial institutions. Investors benefit from competitive yields on their funds, with net yields exceeding 20% in recent years. The company has expanded its operations to Argentina, Mexico, and Peru, with plans for further growth in Colombia and Brazil. Afluenta's automated platform streamlines the lending process, encompassing credit assessment, risk scoring, loan servicing, and a secondary market for trading loans, thereby enhancing liquidity for investors.

MONi

Venture Round in 2017
MONi is a financial technology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in a microloans platform that allows users to obtain cash advances online. Founded in September 2013 by Alejandro Estrada and Juan Pablo Bruzzo, MONi's innovative platform streamlines the loan application process, enabling consumers to access funds quickly and conveniently through a mobile application. The platform facilitates not only cash advances but also payments for telecom, utility, and other bills, eliminating the need for formalities or extensive paperwork. By focusing on enhancing traditional financial services, MONi aims to provide a seamless financial experience for its customers.

Grupo Los Grobo

Private Equity Round in 2016
Grupo Los Grobo is a prominent agribusiness and investment company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a significant presence in Brazil and across Latin America. It specializes in the production and commercialization of agricultural commodities, including various grains such as soy, maize, and wheat. The company provides a comprehensive and integrated business platform that encompasses agricultural land development and a range of agribusiness services. These services include the supply of inputs like agrochemicals, fertilizers, and seeds, as well as technical and financial assistance to small producers. Additionally, Grupo Los Grobo engages in its own farming activities and is involved in the processing and industrialization of commodities.

Afluenta

Series B in 2016
Afluenta S.A., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers and investors across Latin America. As the first marketplace lending company in the region, Afluenta facilitates loans for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling borrowers to access more favorable rates than those offered by traditional financial institutions. Investors benefit from competitive yields on their funds, with net yields exceeding 20% in recent years. The company has expanded its operations to Argentina, Mexico, and Peru, with plans for further growth in Colombia and Brazil. Afluenta's automated platform streamlines the lending process, encompassing credit assessment, risk scoring, loan servicing, and a secondary market for trading loans, thereby enhancing liquidity for investors.

InvoiNet

Venture Round in 2015
InvoiNet S.A., founded in 2008 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates an online platform that facilitates the connection between financial suppliers and customers for invoice management. The platform allows users to send, receive, manage, and finance invoices, creating a collaborative marketplace where sellers, buyers, banks, and other investors can interact. By providing an interactive portal, InvoiNet streamlines the financing of working capital and enhances the overall efficiency of invoice management for its clients.

YellowPepper

Series C in 2015
YellowPepper is Latin America’s pioneer in mobile banking and payment solutions. Founded in 2004, the growing company provides services in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and soon Brazil employing the best and brightest in the tech space with more than 60 team members throughout its regional footprint. YellowPepper brings innovative payment solutions to dynamic countries across the hemisphere. The company is backed by Visa and is also the recipient of the IFC (World Bank) first equity investment for a Latin America mobile financial company, merging unmatched market knowledge with the latest in payments technology. For more information, please visit www.yellowpepper.com.

YellowPepper

Series C in 2013
YellowPepper is Latin America’s pioneer in mobile banking and payment solutions. Founded in 2004, the growing company provides services in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and soon Brazil employing the best and brightest in the tech space with more than 60 team members throughout its regional footprint. YellowPepper brings innovative payment solutions to dynamic countries across the hemisphere. The company is backed by Visa and is also the recipient of the IFC (World Bank) first equity investment for a Latin America mobile financial company, merging unmatched market knowledge with the latest in payments technology. For more information, please visit www.yellowpepper.com.

Regulus Resources

Post in 2011
Regulus Resources Inc. (TSX V.REG) is a Canadian exploration company formed in December 2010 under the directorship of the former management of Antares Minerals Inc. (TSX V.ANM); John E. Black, Kevin B. Heather and Mark Wayne. Regulus was created through the spin-out of the Rio Grande Cu-Au project in Argentina along with C$5 million in cash from Antares Minerals in a Plan of Arrangement concluding the sale of Antares to First Quantum Minerals (TSX.FM, UK FQM) for approximately C$650 million; primarily for the giant Haquira Cu-Mo-Au deposit in Peru.

YellowPepper

Series B in 2010
YellowPepper is Latin America’s pioneer in mobile banking and payment solutions. Founded in 2004, the growing company provides services in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and soon Brazil employing the best and brightest in the tech space with more than 60 team members throughout its regional footprint. YellowPepper brings innovative payment solutions to dynamic countries across the hemisphere. The company is backed by Visa and is also the recipient of the IFC (World Bank) first equity investment for a Latin America mobile financial company, merging unmatched market knowledge with the latest in payments technology. For more information, please visit www.yellowpepper.com.
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