The International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. It provides financial services, including loans and equity investments, ranging from $1 million to $100 million, with a focus on projects that drive economic growth and social impact. IFC invests across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.
Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Asia and Pacific
Alfonso Garcia Mora
Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mohamed Gouled
Vice President, Industries
Cheryl Hanway
Director
Saadia Khairi
Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
Dahlia Khalifa
Regional Director of Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone
Rosy Khanna
Regional Industry Director for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific
Vivek Pathak
Director and Global Head of Climate Business
Mary Porter Peschka
Director
Sergio Pimenta
Regional Vice President, Africa
Facundo Sanchez Freytes
Investment Officer
Leila Search
Senior Investment Officer and Program Officer
Oumar Seydi
IFC Regional Director, Africa
Sarvesh Suri
Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Paulo De Bolle
Director, Special Situations
Stephanie Friedeburg
Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Resources
Past deals in Lebanon
Vezeeta
Series C in 2018
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare platform based in Heliopolis, Egypt, established in 2011. It facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers across the Middle East and Africa, specifically in countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. The platform allows patients to search for, compare, and book appointments with doctors, leveraging over 200,000 verified reviews to enhance decision-making. In addition to patient-facing services, Vezeeta offers innovative software solutions for healthcare providers, including clinic management tools that streamline operations and improve patient experiences. The platform also supports features such as live scheduling, automated medication reminders, and options for in-clinic, virtual, or at-home consultations, thereby empowering millions of patients to access and manage their healthcare efficiently.
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