International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with global offices, IFC provides financial and advisory services to support economic activities across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. It invests in both direct equity and debt, as well as fund investments, with a focus on projects that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth. IFC's investment range typically spans from $1 million to $100 million, with a minority equity stake, often up to 20%. It also offers debt financing, with loan sizes up to 25% of total project costs or 50% for expansion projects. IFC's portfolio includes a mix of asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government obligations, equity investments, and derivative assets. It aims to exit investments through domestic stock markets, arrangements with project sponsors, or public listings within 7 to 15 years.

Wale Ayeni

Regional Head Africa Venture Capital

Paulo De Bolle

Director, Special Situations

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech

Makhtar Diop

Managing Director

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

Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

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 Porter Peschka

Director

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 Myanmar

Yoma Bank

Funding Round in 2020
Yoma Bank Limited is a leading domestic bank based in Yangon, Myanmar, established in 1993. The bank offers a range of banking products and services aimed at meeting the needs of its customers. It has made substantial investments in key areas such as technology, people, and corporate governance to enhance its operational capabilities. Recently, Yoma Bank has focused on upgrading its credit risk management and finance functions, improving treasury operations, and developing new banking products. Additionally, the bank has implemented a new core banking system to streamline its processes and better serve its clientele.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management

Debt Financing in 2019
Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt Ltd is a comprehensive agri-logistics company based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1971, it specializes in agricultural commodity warehouse management and procurement services, offering a diverse range of solutions including commodity warehousing, collateral management, and agricultural financing. The company is also involved in risk mitigation and provides analytical services, along with a Commodity Market Intelligence division that conducts crop surveys and monitors crop cycles. Additionally, Sohan Lal offers quality testing, fumigation, pest control, and disinfestation services for stored grains. Its operational scope includes trade and export services, commodity testing, and skill-building initiatives. The company serves a wide array of clients, including farmers, processors, traders, importers, exporters, commodity exchanges, and government entities, and has expanded its operations beyond India to Myanmar.

Oway

Venture Round in 2018
Oway, Inc. is a travel agency based in Yangon, Myanmar, founded in 2012. It operates an online platform that allows users to book a variety of travel services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and tours. Oway caters to both business travelers and consumers, offering a comprehensive inventory of travel options and payment solutions for local and international clients. In addition to its online offerings, the company provides offline distribution solutions, corporate travel management, visa services, and support for conferences and events. With a focus on efficiency, Oway also includes features such as real-time data on travel options and a mobile application for booking and taxi-hailing services.

Yoma Micro Power

Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power is a company that focuses on building, owning, and operating small-scale power plants and mini-grids in off-grid regions of Myanmar. Its primary objective is to generate and distribute electricity to underserved rural communities and telecommunication towers, facilitating access to reliable power. The company utilizes a combination of photovoltaic solar modules, diesel generators, and energy storage solutions to power its projects. Through its mini-grids, Yoma Micro Power connects surrounding households, thereby enhancing the quality of life in these areas by providing essential electricity services.

Oway

Series C in 2016
Oway, Inc. is a travel agency based in Yangon, Myanmar, founded in 2012. It operates an online platform that allows users to book a variety of travel services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and tours. Oway caters to both business travelers and consumers, offering a comprehensive inventory of travel options and payment solutions for local and international clients. In addition to its online offerings, the company provides offline distribution solutions, corporate travel management, visa services, and support for conferences and events. With a focus on efficiency, Oway also includes features such as real-time data on travel options and a mobile application for booking and taxi-hailing services.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.