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 MENA
Arab African International Bank
Debt Financing in 2024
Arab African International Bank is a banking institution based in Cairo, Egypt, offering a wide range of financial services. These services include personal and commercial banking, credit cards, payroll solutions, consumer finance, and business loans for small enterprises. The bank aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its clients by providing tailored solutions in corporate finance and wealth management. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Arab African International Bank supports both individual and business clients in achieving their financial goals.
Tanger Med Port Authority
Debt Financing in 2024
Tanger Med Port Authority, based in Morocco, is responsible for the management and development of port infrastructure and services. The authority focuses on coordinating the port community and ensuring the reliability and performance of the services offered to customers. It oversees the construction and maintenance of port facilities while regulating interactions among various stakeholders within the port ecosystem. The authority collaborates with reputable private operators, both national and international, who invest in the port's superstructures and equipment under concession contracts. These operators provide services that adhere to international standards of quality, safety, and security, thus enhancing the operational efficiency of the marine industry at the port complex.
Bank of Palestine
Post in 2024
Bank of Palestine is a prominent financial institution operating in Palestine, focusing on a diverse range of banking services. Its main business segments include retail banking, corporate banking, and treasury services. The retail banking segment is the bank's primary revenue generator, offering services such as consumer loans, overdrafts, credit card facilities, and managing individual customer deposits. In the corporate banking sector, Bank of Palestine caters to corporate and institutional clients by providing loans, credit facilities, and deposit accounts. Additionally, the bank's treasury services encompass trading and other treasury-related activities, contributing to its overall financial operations. Through these comprehensive offerings, Bank of Palestine aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its individual and corporate customers.
Masdar Capital
Debt Financing in 2024
Masdar is a renewable energy manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The company focuses on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects and is committed to supporting the UAE's transition towards a knowledge-intensive economy. Masdar exemplifies the commercial adoption of clean technologies and reflects the UAE's dedication to sustainable practices. In addition to its core activities in renewable energy, Masdar also explores investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, commercial services, and technology, media, and telecommunications.
Banque du Caire
Debt Financing in 2024
Banque du Caire is a banking company that specializes in providing BDC online banking, phone banking, and mobile banking app. The company was founded in 1952 and headquartered in Al Qahirah, Egypt.
OCP Group
Debt Financing in 2023
OCP Group is a leading producer and processor of phosphate rock and fertilizers based in Morocco. The company specializes in sustainable development, utilizing its exclusive access to the world's largest phosphate rock reserves. OCP Group offers a range of products, including raw materials, standard fertilizers, fortified fertilizers, water-soluble fertilizers, and animal feed additives. By providing customized plant nutrition solutions, the company aims to enhance agricultural productivity and food security. Their commitment to sustainability ensures that farmers can achieve higher yields and improve their income, ultimately contributing to resilient food systems and a secure future for all.
Commercial International Bank
Post in 2023
Commercial International Bank (CIB), established in 1975 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, is a leading financial services provider that offers a wide range of banking products and services. The bank caters to both individual and corporate clients, providing services such as deposits, savings accounts, loans, private banking, and e-banking. CIB has built a strong reputation among Egypt's largest corporations, positioning itself as a preferred banking partner. In addition to retail banking, CIB offers an array of corporate banking solutions, including project finance, structured products, working capital finance, and letters of credit. With a focus on high operating standards and corporate governance, CIB has maintained its status as the most profitable commercial bank in Egypt for over four decades, while also aiming to capitalize on the growing retail and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking markets.
Yellow Door Energy
Venture Round in 2022
Yellow Door Energy is a sustainable solar energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional location in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout the Middle East and Africa. Yellow Door Energy handles all aspects of solar plant development, including financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Clients benefit from a solar leasing model, allowing them to pay a monthly bill based on their solar energy usage, which enables them to focus on their core business while utilizing renewable energy. With a goal to develop over 1 GW of distributed solar and energy solutions, Yellow Door Energy emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy in the region.
İşbank
Post in 2022
İşbank was founded by Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the date of 26.08.1924. In the 91 years since its foundation, the Bank has made significant contributions to our country and taken various parts in their country’s development in many different fields, particularly in industry and trade. By the end of 2015, as the largest private bank in Turkey that has more than 25 thousand employees; around 1,400 local and overseas branches; the largest Bankamatik network in Turkey consisting of over 6,000 Bankamatiks; mobile banking, internet banking, telephone banking, and call center services, İşbank has provided its clients with access to banking services in the fastest way possible, and with the opportunity to choose, from a very wide range of financial products, the most convenient ones offered to them by the Bank and its affiliates.
Brimore
Series A in 2022
Brimore is a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of individual distributors, enabling them to market and sell their products via social media. The platform facilitates a parallel distribution channel, allowing small local manufacturers to reach consumers directly through freelance sales agents. By leveraging data analytics, Brimore provides nationwide coverage across all twenty-seven governorates, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of emerging brands in the market. This approach supports local businesses by expanding their sales reach and fostering a community-driven sales model.
Brimore
Series A in 2022
Brimore is a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of individual distributors, enabling them to market and sell their products via social media. The platform facilitates a parallel distribution channel, allowing small local manufacturers to reach consumers directly through freelance sales agents. By leveraging data analytics, Brimore provides nationwide coverage across all twenty-seven governorates, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of emerging brands in the market. This approach supports local businesses by expanding their sales reach and fostering a community-driven sales model.
Commercial International Bank
Post in 2021
Commercial International Bank (CIB), established in 1975 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, is a leading financial services provider that offers a wide range of banking products and services. The bank caters to both individual and corporate clients, providing services such as deposits, savings accounts, loans, private banking, and e-banking. CIB has built a strong reputation among Egypt's largest corporations, positioning itself as a preferred banking partner. In addition to retail banking, CIB offers an array of corporate banking solutions, including project finance, structured products, working capital finance, and letters of credit. With a focus on high operating standards and corporate governance, CIB has maintained its status as the most profitable commercial bank in Egypt for over four decades, while also aiming to capitalize on the growing retail and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking markets.
Maxab
Series A in 2021
Maxab is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers, focusing on underserved markets. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform the informal grocery and food market through innovative technologies and efficient supply chain solutions tailored to the needs of local retailers. Maxab's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and offers logistics services, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of goods. By enhancing access to a wide range of products and providing operational support, Maxab empowers retailers to streamline their procurement processes and improve their overall business efficiency.
OCP Group
Debt Financing in 2021
OCP Group is a leading producer and processor of phosphate rock and fertilizers based in Morocco. The company specializes in sustainable development, utilizing its exclusive access to the world's largest phosphate rock reserves. OCP Group offers a range of products, including raw materials, standard fertilizers, fortified fertilizers, water-soluble fertilizers, and animal feed additives. By providing customized plant nutrition solutions, the company aims to enhance agricultural productivity and food security. Their commitment to sustainability ensures that farmers can achieve higher yields and improve their income, ultimately contributing to resilient food systems and a secure future for all.
TruKKer
Series A in 2019
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator founded in 2016 and based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by connecting shippers with available trucks in real-time. This integration of supply and demand enhances asset utilization, reduces transportation costs, and provides reliable cross-border services. TruKKer's cloud-based freight solutions offer comprehensive coverage and a full-service portfolio for shippers, carriers, and businesses, leveraging real-time data analytics to ensure transparency and efficiency. The company’s rapid growth has opened up opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement, further solidifying its position in the logistics market.
Netsahem
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Netsahem operates a digital fundraising platform that facilitates electronic donations to non-profit organizations. By offering a variety of innovative e-payment methods, Netsahem enables NGOs, particularly those that operate offline, to expand their reach and increase fundraising efforts. The platform is designed to support charitable initiatives across the Egypt region, helping organizations raise essential funds to assist those in need.
TruKKer
Venture Round in 2019
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator founded in 2016 and based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by connecting shippers with available trucks in real-time. This integration of supply and demand enhances asset utilization, reduces transportation costs, and provides reliable cross-border services. TruKKer's cloud-based freight solutions offer comprehensive coverage and a full-service portfolio for shippers, carriers, and businesses, leveraging real-time data analytics to ensure transparency and efficiency. The company’s rapid growth has opened up opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement, further solidifying its position in the logistics market.
Yellow Door Energy
Series A in 2019
Yellow Door Energy is a sustainable solar energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional location in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout the Middle East and Africa. Yellow Door Energy handles all aspects of solar plant development, including financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Clients benefit from a solar leasing model, allowing them to pay a monthly bill based on their solar energy usage, which enables them to focus on their core business while utilizing renewable energy. With a goal to develop over 1 GW of distributed solar and energy solutions, Yellow Door Energy emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy in the region.
Vezeeta
Series C in 2018
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare platform based in Heliopolis, Egypt, that connects patients with healthcare providers across the Middle East and Africa, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. Founded in 2011, the platform allows patients to search, compare, book, and review doctors, leveraging more than 200,000 verified reviews to enhance the decision-making process. Vezeeta offers a user-friendly experience, enabling patients to schedule appointments for in-clinic, virtual, or at-home consultations in as little as one minute. In addition to patient services, the company provides innovative software solutions for healthcare providers, facilitating clinic management and improving overall healthcare experiences. With features like live scheduling, automated appointment reminders, and comprehensive information on healthcare providers, Vezeeta aims to empower patients and enhance access to quality healthcare in the region.
Apex International Energy Management
Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex International Energy Management LLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on upstream growth opportunities in Egypt and the broader Middle East and North Africa region. Apex engages in asset acquisitions and capital investments aimed at enhancing drilling and production capabilities, thereby fostering long-term growth in reserves and production. The company operates in the prolific Western Desert of Egypt, where it conducts exploration activities on concessions covering approximately 1.7 million acres under production sharing agreements. With a leadership team experienced in building profitable oil and gas operations, Apex is actively pursuing various opportunities, including producing assets, new developments, and exploration through license rounds and direct awards from host governments.
Hellas Direct
Series B in 2018
Hellas Direct is a Cyprus-based digital-first insurance company that leverages advanced technology and artificial intelligence to offer competitive pricing on car, motorcycle, and home insurance. The company operates as a full-stack insurer, utilizing algorithms and analytics to streamline the insurance process and compare various offers, thereby simplifying the experience for clients. Backed by prominent investors such as Portag3 and the International Finance Corporation, Hellas Direct seeks to transform the traditional insurance value chain by emphasizing operational excellence and customer-centric solutions.
CleanMax
Venture Round in 2017
CleanMax is the largest developer of both onsite and off-site solar solutions for corporate clients in India, focusing on a build-own-operate model. The company specializes in providing end-to-end clean energy services, including the construction, financing, and operation and maintenance of solar projects. By offering renewable energy at rates lower than grid tariffs through long-term Power Purchase Agreements, CleanMax enables businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors to access affordable clean power without any upfront investment. The company also extends its services beyond India, operating in the Middle East and South-East Asia.
MSPharma
Venture Round in 2017
MS Pharma is a leading pharmaceutical, healthcare solutions provider and partner of choice company that is manufacturing and marketing generic medicines through its leading affiliates in several strategic markets across the MENA region.
Network International
Venture Round in 2017
Network International is a prominent provider of payment solutions in the Middle East and Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants and financial institutions. Its offerings include credit and debit card processing, ATM management, merchant acquiring, and consumer finance applications. Network International is recognized for its innovative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance payment transactions, making them secure, fast, and efficient. As a principal member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE, it holds a significant position in the market, being the first independent vendor certified by both networks for card payments. The company also provides consultancy services to assist clients in planning and designing new card products and programs. Committed to driving customer revenue and profitability, Network International continues to evolve its services to adapt to the growing demands of the digital commerce landscape.
Flat6labs
Seed Round in 2016
Flat6Labs is a prominent accelerator and venture capital firm based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2011. It plays a crucial role in fostering the technology ecosystem in the MENA region by investing in seed and early-stage startups across various sectors, including transportation, mobile, big data, and virtual reality. With offices in multiple cities such as Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Jeddah, Manama, and Tunis, Flat6Labs supports over 100 innovative startups annually, empowering entrepreneurs to realize their ambitions. The firm offers a range of investment amounts from $50,000 to $500,000, catering to startups from pre-seed to pre-Series A stages. In addition to financial support, Flat6Labs provides a comprehensive suite of services, connecting startups with a vast network of business mentors, investors, and corporate partners, thereby enhancing their growth potential. The firm is committed to expanding its impact in emerging markets while maintaining its leadership position in the region's startup ecosystem.
Hepsiburada.com
Series A in 2015
Hepsiburada is an e-commerce store offering various products such as electronics, apparel, stationery, home decor, and groceries.
Kaiima
Series C in 2013
Kaiima is a biotechnology company based in Lower Galilee, Israel, that has developed a unique non-GMO technology platform known as EP™. This platform, combined with advanced breeding programs, enhances the productivity and resource efficiency of significant food and energy crops. The company collaborates with global partners to create new crop varieties tailored for sustainable agriculture. Additionally, Kaiima specializes in castor bean hybrid development and the marketing and sales of these products. It also engages in the development of high-quality vegetable varieties through its subsidiary, Top Seeds, thereby contributing to improved agricultural outputs and sustainability.
Microvast
Series A in 2011
Microvast is a technology company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery solutions, particularly for electric vehicles. Founded in 2006 and based in Huzhou, China, the company also has offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Microvast is recognized for its advanced cell technology and its ability to integrate the entire production process, from raw materials to final battery assembly. This vertical integration allows the company to offer a range of products, including ultra-fast charging, long-life battery power systems, lithium-ion battery materials, and battery systems for hybrid-electric vehicles, all designed with a focus on safety and performance.
Wataniya Palestine Mobile Telecommunications
Debt Financing in 2009
Wataniya Palestine Mobile Telecommunications is a telecommunication company that provides a range of wireless services for both personal and business use in the Palestinian Authority. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Al Bireh, the company offers prepaid and postpaid packages, various call-related services, and multimedia messaging options, including SMS. Additionally, it provides value-added services such as Facebook access without internet, voicemail, and mobile internet. Wataniya operates 2G and 3G mobile networks, sells handsets, and constructs wireless telecommunication stations and telephone networks. Its products and services are accessible through a network of points of sale, distributors, and agents, catering to the diverse communication needs of its customers.
VUZ
VUZ is a leading immersive social application that allows users to stream and engage with XR and Metaverse digital experiences featuring a high level of realism. The platform connects the physical and virtual worlds, offering the largest premium library of exclusive immersive content, with over 20,000 hours covering entertainment, sports, and various creator segments. VUZ aims to foster global connections by providing authentic immersive experiences, thereby overcoming travel, time, and access constraints for billions of users worldwide. Established in 2017, the company operates offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh, and its application supports live streaming of virtual sports, talk shows, music, and events, enhancing user engagement through immersive technologies.
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