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.
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 Brazil
Engie
Post in 2024
ENGIE is an international service and energy company focused on providing sustainable energy solutions. Established through the merger of Gaz de France and Suez in 2008, and rebranded from GDF Suez in 2015, ENGIE operates in approximately 70 countries across five continents. The company is a key player in electricity, natural gas, and energy services, emphasizing a transition toward a carbon-neutral world. ENGIE's operations include strategy development, engineering, asset construction, and energy management, with a strong commitment to reducing energy consumption and promoting environmentally-friendly practices. Employing around 152,900 people, ENGIE generates significant revenue and has positioned itself as a leader in both established and emerging markets, with a substantial focus on renewable energy sources. In Brazil, for instance, ENGIE is the largest private power generator, with a majority of its capacity derived from clean sources, furthering its role in the global push for sustainable energy solutions.
Afya
Post in 2024
Afya is an Edtech that helps doctors acquire knowledge throughout their medical careers. Afya Educacional was born from the union of NRE Educacional, the largest group of medical schools in the country, with Medcel, a leading company in preparatory courses for medical residency, specializations, and updates. Afya is a highly technological company, with an educational bias and dedicated to taking care of the entire professional journey of the doctor. Afya Educacional was born in 2019 and is headquartered in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Cobli
Series B in 2023
Cobli is a FleetTech company focused on simplifying and enhancing fleet management. Founded by Parker Treacy and Rodrigo Mourad, Cobli has experienced over 100% annual growth and has expanded its workforce to more than 400 employees. The company has raised $45 million in funding, primarily from Softbank, and operates across Brazil, serving diverse industries such as telecommunications, transportation, energy, e-commerce, and construction. Cobli's platform leverages IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and video telemetry technologies to improve fleet efficiency. Its solutions are designed to reduce costs, enhance productivity, increase driver safety, ensure operational compliance, and elevate the customer experience. The company also specializes in vehicle tracking and provides tools for monitoring driver behavior, dynamic routing, and fraud prevention, addressing common challenges faced by fleet owners.
Eurofarma Laboratorios
Debt Financing in 2022
Eurofarma is the first Brazilian multinational pharmaceutical company, founded in 1972, present in Latin America. It operates in all major pharmaceutical segments, occupying the 2nd position in the most prescribed laboratories ranking by the Brazilian medical community and is among the Top 4 generic drug laboratories in the country. Holder of a broad range of products, it also holds licenses and strategic partnerships for the promotion and marketing of third party’s products. The company's sales added up to around US$ 1 billion in 2014, reaching a 20% growth over the previous year. Licenses accounted for 10% of the total, approximately. Eurofarma has the largest medical sales force in Brazil (about 2,000 representatives) and is considered one of the best companies to work for, according to key publications. The company keeps its own operations in 15 countries, has over 10 manufacturing plants strategically located and an ambitious internationalization plan with growing investment in the R&D area.
Qive
Series B in 2021
Arquivei is a web application that monitors NFes issued for CNPJ, automatically downloads the XML and PDF files, and stores them in the cloud. It works by reading digital certificates and does not require any software installations on the machines. Its panel allows users to view, print, search, and filter by period, supplier, and various other criteria for NFE, NFSe, and ES cells. Arquivei for businesses connects to the Department of Finance, automatically downloads NFes issued for the CNPJ of companies, and stores them in XML and DANFE on Note Management Panel; keeps all invoices before the product arrives; and offers reports, filters, and intelligent search for any content of the notes. It offers accountants with the Panel access to invoices of clients who are in Arquivei; enables them to monitor and centralize tax documents such as NFes, STCs, and NFSes Ginfes on Note Management Panel; and offers filters and intelligent search on any content of the notes. Arquivei is operated from São Carlos, Brazil.
Open Co (Brazil)
Series C in 2021
Open Co thinks that creating trusting relationships with clients is more important than using cutting-edge technology to create ground-breaking credit solutions. Open Co was established in 2021 as the result of the merger of Geru and Rebel, two of Brazil's most cutting-edge fintech lenders. The company's goal is to permanently turn credit into a more equitable, adaptable, and accessible tool that improves Brazilians' financial situations.
Contabilizei
Series C in 2021
Contabilizei is an online accounting service that caters to small and micro enterprises, providing a cost-effective solution to traditional accounting practices. Founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Its platform automates tax reporting and accounting processes, allowing businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently. By leveraging proprietary technology, Contabilizei aims to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing positively to their growth.
LD Celulose
Debt Financing in 2019
LD Celulose is a prominent manufacturer of dissolving wood pulp, formed as a joint venture between Lenzing and Dexco. The company operates a large facility in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Brazil, which has the capacity to produce up to 500,000 tons of dissolving wood pulp annually. This pulp is primarily utilized in the textile industry to create innovative and eco-friendly fabrics. In addition to pulp production, the plant generates 144 MW of clean energy, contributing 40 percent of its excess bioelectricity to the public grid. LD Celulose also manages 70,000 hectares of eucalyptus plantations, supporting its sustainable practices and commitment to environmental responsibility.
Revelo
Series B in 2019
Revelo Brasil is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in connecting businesses with tech professionals and software developers across Latin America. The company offers two primary solutions for U.S. companies: access to a vast network of over 400,000 vetted engineers and enhancements for large language models (LLMs) through high-quality human data. Revelo manages the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, compliance, payroll, and benefits, allowing clients to focus on product development without upfront fees or long-term commitments. Additionally, their platform utilizes machine learning and adaptive tools to streamline the recruitment of Brazilian job seekers, enabling companies to efficiently find candidates suited for specific roles. Through these comprehensive services, Revelo aims to support industry leaders in building effective teams and improving their technological outputs.
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.
Contabilizei
Series B in 2019
Contabilizei is an online accounting service that caters to small and micro enterprises, providing a cost-effective solution to traditional accounting practices. Founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Its platform automates tax reporting and accounting processes, allowing businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently. By leveraging proprietary technology, Contabilizei aims to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing positively to their growth.
Mandaê
Series B in 2018
Mandaê is a Brazilian logistics company that leverages technology to enhance the delivery industry, offering an innovative and streamlined service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By providing a digital platform, Mandaê manages the entire parcel supply chain, including pickups, cross-docking, and last-mile transport, without owning physical assets. This model allows SMBs to utilize private transporters, significantly reducing their shipping costs by up to 35% compared to traditional postal services. Mandaê’s mission is to "Connect Stories" through logistics, ensuring a high-quality and efficient shipping experience. The company has received substantial investment from prominent Latin American investors and has gained recognition through various awards, including the ABComm Innovation in E-commerce Logistics Award and the São Paulo “Smart Cities” category of the 1776 Challenge Cup.
Creditas
Series C in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Guiabolso
Series D in 2017
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2014 that aims to transform the financial landscape through Open Banking. The company offers an app that serves over 6 million users, providing granular financial data and solutions for consolidated financial management. Users can access a curated marketplace of financial products and utilize instant payment capabilities. Guiabolso also delivers unique segmenting and scoring functionalities for its corporate partners. It stands out as the only Brazilian company with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution for B2B clients, which includes advanced analytics, a white-label marketplace, and personal financial management tools. Founded by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, Guiabolso focuses on leveraging innovative technology to enhance financial well-being and improve the lives of consumers in Brazil.
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.
Creditas
Series B in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Loggi
Series C in 2017
Loggi is a Brazilian logistics company founded in 2013 and based in São Paulo. It operates an online shipping platform that connects couriers with shippers, facilitating efficient delivery services for a variety of users, including major e-commerce businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individual customers. By leveraging technology, Loggi aims to reinvent logistics, providing a fast, cost-effective, and reliable network that meets the shipping needs of Brazil's large, young, urban population. The company plays a significant role in enhancing the on-demand economy, making deliveries easier, quicker, and more secure for its users.
Guiabolso
Series C in 2016
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2014 that aims to transform the financial landscape through Open Banking. The company offers an app that serves over 6 million users, providing granular financial data and solutions for consolidated financial management. Users can access a curated marketplace of financial products and utilize instant payment capabilities. Guiabolso also delivers unique segmenting and scoring functionalities for its corporate partners. It stands out as the only Brazilian company with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution for B2B clients, which includes advanced analytics, a white-label marketplace, and personal financial management tools. Founded by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, Guiabolso focuses on leveraging innovative technology to enhance financial well-being and improve the lives of consumers in Brazil.
Guiabolso
Series B in 2016
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2014 that aims to transform the financial landscape through Open Banking. The company offers an app that serves over 6 million users, providing granular financial data and solutions for consolidated financial management. Users can access a curated marketplace of financial products and utilize instant payment capabilities. Guiabolso also delivers unique segmenting and scoring functionalities for its corporate partners. It stands out as the only Brazilian company with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution for B2B clients, which includes advanced analytics, a white-label marketplace, and personal financial management tools. Founded by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, Guiabolso focuses on leveraging innovative technology to enhance financial well-being and improve the lives of consumers in Brazil.
Affero Lab
Private Equity Round in 2015
Affero Lab specializes in corporate education solutions both in Brazil and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of services, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technologies, standardized and on-demand content development, consulting, and business process outsourcing. It enhances corporate training through various tools and platforms such as authoring tools, content management systems, and virtual learning environments. Additionally, Affero Lab markets QuickLessons, a collaborative SaaS platform for creating online courses, across Europe, the United States, and Africa. The company integrates technology, content, and consulting in areas like e-learning, talent management, and knowledge management. Formed from the merger of Affero and LAB SSJ, it has a strong emphasis on innovative and engaging learning experiences. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a branch in São Paulo and operations in Miami, Florida, Affero Lab has been operating as a subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA since 2018.
Grupo Netshoes
Series D in 2015
Netshoes is a Brazilian company that sells sporting goods through the Internet. The company is one of the largest stores of its kind. Founded in 2000 by Marcio Kumruian, Netshoes appeared in a parking lot in downtown São Paulo. Twelve years later, the shop, which sold shoes, has become the largest online sporting equipment operation in Brazil.
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.
Dafiti
Funding Round in 2014
Dafiti is an e-commerce platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in footwear, fashion, and lifestyle products for men and women. Launched in 2010, the website features over 100,000 products from more than 1,000 national and international brands, offering a wide selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty items. The platform is designed to provide users with competitive pricing and efficient delivery, allowing customers to shop conveniently from any device. Dafiti has garnered support from notable partners, including the Rocket Internet group, JP Morgan, and the World Bank, positioning itself as a significant player in the online fashion retail market.
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.
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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