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 Mexico
JK Tyre & Industries
Post in 2025
JK Tyre & Industries is a prominent tyre manufacturer based in India, specializing in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of a wide range of automotive tyres and related products. The company offers an extensive portfolio that includes truck and bus radial and bias tyres, passenger car radials, and tyres for two- and three-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, and specialty applications such as racing and military. Additionally, JK Tyre produces off-highway tyres for industrial and agricultural use. Operating in India, Mexico, and other international markets, the company generates the majority of its revenue from its domestic operations, leveraging well-known brands such as JK Tyre, Vikrant, and Tornel.
Vesta Mexico
Post in 2024
Vesta Mexico develops and operates industrial infrastructure. The company designs and construct park-to-suit projects across various industries, such as aerospace, food and beverage, logistics, electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and medical equipment.
FIBRA Macquarie
Post in 2024
FIBRA Macquarie is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, leasing, and management of industrial, retail, and office properties in Mexico. The majority of its portfolio consists of industrial buildings, which account for the largest share of its total properties, square footage, and revenue. The trust primarily generates income through rental payments from a diverse range of tenants, including manufacturers in the automotive, electronics, and consumer products sectors. FIBRA Macquarie leverages institutional management expertise and an internal property management platform to enhance the value of its real estate assets and identify growth opportunities.
Welbe
Series A in 2024
Welbe Care is a healthcare platform that focuses on managing workers' health through data collection and artificial intelligence. Founded in Mexico City in 2021, the company provides an intelligent occupational management system that integrates with the local health ecosystem, including laboratories, clinics, and health service providers. This comprehensive health ecosystem allows businesses to monitor and improve the health and productivity of their employees by identifying potential health issues early on. Additionally, Welbe Care offers a minor medical expenses program with no deductible or copayment, further enhancing accessibility to healthcare services. Through data analysis and population health indicators, the platform enables informed decision-making for employers and promotes overall well-being in the workforce.
JK Tyre & Industries
Post in 2023
JK Tyre & Industries is a prominent tyre manufacturer based in India, specializing in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of a wide range of automotive tyres and related products. The company offers an extensive portfolio that includes truck and bus radial and bias tyres, passenger car radials, and tyres for two- and three-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, and specialty applications such as racing and military. Additionally, JK Tyre produces off-highway tyres for industrial and agricultural use. Operating in India, Mexico, and other international markets, the company generates the majority of its revenue from its domestic operations, leveraging well-known brands such as JK Tyre, Vikrant, and Tornel.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Post in 2022
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) is a multinational financial group headquartered in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1857. The bank offers a wide range of services, including retail and wholesale banking, asset management, and private banking. Its offerings encompass current and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. BBVA also engages in corporate and investment banking, providing services such as mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, and financial advisory. The bank operates in various regions, including Spain, Mexico, South America, the United States, Turkey, and parts of Asia-Pacific and Europe. Through its subsidiaries, BBVA serves individuals, small to medium-sized enterprises, and institutional clients, leveraging its significant size and geographic diversification to enhance its financial capabilities and risk management.
Crediclub
Private Equity Round in 2022
Crediclub is a financial solutions provider based in Monterrey, Mexico, established in 2005. The company focuses on serving micro-entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses from underserved economic sectors who have limited access to traditional banking services. Its platform offers a range of financial products including personal loans, group loans, business loans, investment opportunities, and payment solutions. By leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, Crediclub enhances precision, fraud detection, efficiency, and personalization in its services. This approach not only helps clients finance their businesses but also supports them in growing their savings and building wealth.
Sekura
Private Equity Round in 2021
Sekura is one of the top Mexican insurance, sureties, and affinity brokers, with over 60 years of experience. Working alongside over 550 corporate clients, it provides service to more than 2 million customers every year through groundbreaking programs and insurtech platforms.
Klar
Series B in 2021
Klar is a digital platform that functions as a challenger bank, offering deposit and credit services primarily for customers in Mexico. The company provides instant credit along with no-commission cashback and withdrawal options through its card and mobile application. By doing so, Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the needs of its users.
Konfio
Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and payment solutions, as well as life insurance and personal debt transfer services. Konfio utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling access to credit for clients who have been underserved by traditional banking. By offering competitive rates and convenient services, Konfio aims to enhance the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico.
Klar
Series A in 2020
Klar is a digital platform that functions as a challenger bank, offering deposit and credit services primarily for customers in Mexico. The company provides instant credit along with no-commission cashback and withdrawal options through its card and mobile application. By doing so, Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the needs of its users.
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.
Clinicas del Azucar
Venture Round in 2018
Clinicas del Azucar is a chain of clinics in Mexico focused on providing affordable diabetes care, targeting low and middle-income individuals affected by the disease. The clinics utilize evidence-based algorithms and offer low-cost diagnostic services aimed at both the prevention and management of diabetes, significantly reducing healthcare costs from approximately one thousand dollars to just two hundred dollars. By streamlining diabetes care, Clinicas del Azucar effectively lowers the time and financial burden associated with treatment by 70%. Their mission is to alleviate the adverse effects of diabetes on vulnerable populations, making specialized medical care more accessible and convenient.
Konfio
Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and payment solutions, as well as life insurance and personal debt transfer services. Konfio utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling access to credit for clients who have been underserved by traditional banking. By offering competitive rates and convenient services, Konfio aims to enhance the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico.
eFactorNetwork
Venture Round in 2018
eFactorNetwork operates as a leading electronic factoring marketplace in Mexico, specializing in supply chain financing services. The company focuses on optimizing working capital for global supply chains by assisting suppliers in obtaining discounts on accounts receivable in exchange for advance payments. By integrating both national and international banks, eFactorNetwork enhances the scale of business for its clients and mitigates financial risk through diversified funding options. This approach supports suppliers in improving their cash flow and overall financial health, contributing to a more efficient supply chain ecosystem.
Branch International
Series B in 2018
Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai and Nairobi, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone, everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world's emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility. Branch's mission-driven team is led by founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. Most recently, Branch announced its Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms.
Koin
Series A in 2018
Koin is a pioneer in the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector in Latin America, providing a streamlined and secure payment solution without bureaucratic hurdles. The company is expanding its offerings to include financial solutions for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets, with recent operations extending into Mexico. In addition to BNPL, Koin facilitates payments through Pix and has implemented a robust anti-fraud solution. Its mission is to enhance the shopping experience and democratize access to consumption for individuals while delivering value-added services to corporate clients. Koin was acquired in 2020 by Despegar, which is recognized as the largest travel company in the region.
Konfio
Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and payment solutions, as well as life insurance and personal debt transfer services. Konfio utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling access to credit for clients who have been underserved by traditional banking. By offering competitive rates and convenient services, Konfio aims to enhance the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico.
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.
Airtm
Seed Round in 2017
Airtm Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates monetary transactions, allowing users to send, receive, and save money as dollars or cryptocurrency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mexico City and San Francisco, Airtm connects users with certified cashiers through a peer-to-peer network. This network enables users to deposit and withdraw local currency while accessing over 300 bank and e-money systems. The platform was designed to address the challenges faced by individuals in countries with weak currencies, helping them preserve their wealth and navigate disconnected financial systems. As a US-registered money service business, Airtm aims to reduce the costs and risks associated with financial transactions in these regions.
Citla Energy
Private Equity Round in 2016
Citla Energy is a Mexican independent exploration and production company headquartered in Mexico City, with additional offices in Houston. The company actively engages in the development of the Mexico oil and gas sector, focusing on acquiring and building a diverse portfolio of selected onshore and offshore assets. Citla operates both independently and in collaboration with other industry participants to enhance its exploration and production capabilities.
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.
salauno
Series A in 2014
Salauno is a network of ophthalmology clinics in Mexico that provides essential eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, pterygium, and diabetic retinopathy, primarily targeting low and middle-income populations. The company emphasizes a patient-centered approach and affordability, setting it apart in the healthcare sector. With a mission to reduce the backlog of eye care services, Salauno's clinics not only aim to prevent and reverse blindness but also utilize a model that allows for cross-subsidies, ensuring that quality eye treatment is accessible to those in need. Currently, Salauno operates 11 clinics across Mexico and has been recognized with several awards for its commitment to social entrepreneurship.
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.
Novica United
Series A in 2003
NOVICA United, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of accessories for both men and women. Established in 1998, the company sources its products from a network of regional offices located in various countries, including Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Ghana, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Guatemala. NOVICA offers an extensive selection of items, including shawls, scarves, hats, gloves, belts, wallets, and travel accessories for women, as well as cufflinks, walking sticks, and key chains for men. The company is dedicated to empowering global artisans by connecting them with consumers and preserving traditional artistic practices. Featuring over 30,000 unique handmade works of art daily, NOVICA showcases artisan-crafted jewelry, apparel, and home decor, thereby promoting the rich culture and craftsmanship of its talented contributors.
Convergence Communications
Private Equity Round in 2000
Convergence Communications, Inc. (CCI) is a prominent facilities-based provider of managed data network services and broadband solutions, catering to enterprise customers across over 150 cities in Mexico and Central America. The company operates a comprehensive broadband telecommunications network built on an IP-based technology platform that utilizes packet switching to efficiently transmit voice, video, and data. This robust infrastructure supports a diverse range of services, including high-speed internet access, virtual private networks, and IP telephony. By leveraging this advanced network, CCI enables businesses and government entities in its coverage area to access reliable and efficient telecommunications services.
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