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

Ali Demirci

Global Head, Venture Capital Funds

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 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 Commercial Real Estate

Lagos Free Zone

Private Equity Round in 2025
Lagos Free Zone is an operator of a commerce and trade zone designed to leverage the potential of the West African market. It offers exceptional infrastructure facilities and services, including clustered opportunities across multiple sectors. The zone provides deep sea port connections and regional rail connectivity, facilitating ease of doing business for its clients. By enabling access to essential amenities, Lagos Free Zone aims to attract investments and foster economic growth in the region.

NWP Property

Debt Financing in 2025
Formed in 2015, NWP Property is a joint venture between PT. Nirvana Development Tbk. (NIRO) and Warburg Pincus, formed to build and develop a best-in-class retail platform in Indonesia. The Venture focuses on developing hypermarket-anchored shopping malls in Indonesia to capitalize on the country’s growth potential which is driven by rapid urbanization, emerging consumption and outsized economic growth. This strategic partnership is founded on a common vision to expand NWP Property’s footprint across high potential areas for retail development throughout Indonesia.

Banco Daycoval

Debt Financing in 2024
Banco Daycoval S.A. is a financial institution based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1968. The bank offers a wide range of banking products and services that cater to both corporate and individual clients. Its offerings include check cashing, working capital lines, corporate and personal loans, vehicle financing, and credit cards. Additionally, Banco Daycoval specializes in agribusiness credit, long-term financing for machinery and investment projects, and various forms of guaranteed credit. The bank also provides foreign exchange services, including prepaid currency cards, and transactional accounts for international trade. With a network of 36 branch banks focused on business credit, along with numerous consumer credit locations and currency exchange outlets, Banco Daycoval is well-positioned in the Brazilian financial market. The company also engages in asset management, investment funds, and offers life insurance and pension plans, making it a comprehensive provider of financial solutions.

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust

Post in 2024
The Brookfield India Real Estate Trust is India’s only institutionally managed public commercial real estate vehicle. Sponsored by an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers with approximately US$600 billion in assets under management, as of March 31, 2021, our goal is to be the leading owner of high-quality income-producing commercial real estate assets in key gateway Indian markets, which have significant barriers to entry. Over the last two decades, India has emerged as a leading hub for technology and corporate services due to a highly skilled and young workforce with a distinct competitive cost advantage. With approximately 90 million people expected to be added to the workforce by 2030, this structural driver will further increase office absorption, creating compelling opportunities across India’s commercial real estate market. Our strategy is to address this demand by owning and operating large “fully-integrated”, “campus-style” office parks in established locations, and providing a complete ecosystem to our tenants and their employees.

Ronesans Holding

Debt Financing in 2024
Ronesans Holding AS is a diversified company based in Ankara, Turkey, with a wide range of operations in construction, real estate development, energy, and health infrastructure. The company constructs various facilities, including shopping malls, offices, hotels, residential buildings, and industrial plants, alongside significant infrastructure projects such as bridges, tunnels, and power plants. Additionally, Ronesans engages in land development and investment activities. In the energy sector, the company operates ten hydroelectric power plants and is involved in electricity trading. Founded in 1993, Ronesans Holding has extended its reach beyond Turkey, with operations in several countries, including Russia, Turkmenistan, and Algeria, among others, reflecting its robust international presence.

Orascom Development Egypt

Post in 2024
Orascom Development Egypt is a prominent developer of integrated destinations in Egypt, focusing on creating comprehensive communities that encompass hotels, residential units, and leisure facilities such as golf courses and marinas. The company operates through various segments, including hotels, real estate, land sales, town management, and additional services. Its hotel segment offers hospitality services across a range of accommodations, from two to five-star properties. The real estate segment is involved in acquiring land in undeveloped regions, while the land sales segment facilitates the sale of land and associated rights. Town management includes the provision of essential facilities and infrastructure services within its resorts and communities, ensuring a well-rounded living and vacation experience for residents and visitors alike.

Ayala Land

Post in 2024
Ayala Land, Inc. is a prominent real estate developer in the Philippines and serves as the real estate arm of Ayala Corporation, one of the country's largest conglomerates. With over eighty years of experience, Ayala Land has established itself as a leader in the industry, known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company engages in land acquisition, planning, and the development of large-scale mixed-use and sustainable estates. Its diverse portfolio includes residential, office, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as shopping centers and hotels. Ayala Land operates through various segments, including Property Development, Shopping Centers, Offices, Hotels and Resorts, and Construction, generating revenue primarily from property development activities. The company's dedication to innovation, integrity, and service underpins its reputation as a trusted brand in Philippine real estate.

Lhoopa

Series B in 2024
Lhoopa is a property technology venture focused on transforming the affordable housing landscape in emerging markets. By utilizing data and innovative approaches, the company partners with local stakeholders to facilitate the provision of affordable homes, effectively addressing the substantial housing deficit in these regions. Additionally, Lhoopa operates as a real estate investment firm, helping clients navigate the buying and selling of properties, which includes various types of real estate transactions such as raw lots, development projects, and rental markets. This dual approach enables Lhoopa to customize solutions for its partners, fostering high returns for investors and promoting sustainable growth within the real estate sector.

Vastu Housing Finance

Secondary Market in 2024
Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited is a non-deposit taking housing finance company based in Mumbai, India, established in 2005. The company focuses on providing long-term housing finance primarily to the middle-income and affordable housing segments. It offers a variety of loan products, including home loans for purchasing, constructing, or improving residential properties, as well as loans for commercial properties and loans against property. Vastu Housing Finance also caters to self-employed individuals, enabling them to secure loans even without extensive documentation or significant credit history. As of March 31, 2020, the company operated 66 branches across India, emphasizing its commitment to socially relevant housing finance solutions.

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.

Mindspace Business Park REIT

Post in 2024
Mindspace Business Parks REIT operates one of India’s largest Grade A office portfolios, strategically located in major commercial markets including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai. The portfolio is well-diversified and emphasizes sustainability through initiatives focused on clean energy and recycling, creating efficient and eco-friendly work environments for tenants. The business parks are designed to be self-sufficient energy hubs that not only support corporate needs but also enhance the surrounding commercial landscape. Additionally, these spaces offer a range of leisure amenities, including upscale shopping malls, fine dining restaurants, and hotels, contributing to a holistic work-life balance for professionals.

CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT)

Post in 2024
Ascendas India Trust, listed on the Singapore Exchange in August 2007, is the first Indian property trust in Asia with a primary focus on owning income-producing business real estate in India. The trust's portfolio includes seven IT business parks and one logistics park, totaling 13.1 million square feet of space across major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai. Key properties include the International Tech Park Bangalore, International Tech Park Chennai, CyberVale, CyberPearl, The V, and aVance in Hyderabad and Pune, along with Arshiya warehouses near Mumbai. As of December 2019, Ascendas India Trust had assets under management valued at S$2.1 billion. It operates as a business trust, providing stable income distributions while focusing on enhancing shareholder value through active property management, development of vacant land, and acquisition of new properties. The trust is managed by Ascendas Property Fund Trustee Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups.

NWP Property

Debt Financing in 2024
Formed in 2015, NWP Property is a joint venture between PT. Nirvana Development Tbk. (NIRO) and Warburg Pincus, formed to build and develop a best-in-class retail platform in Indonesia. The Venture focuses on developing hypermarket-anchored shopping malls in Indonesia to capitalize on the country’s growth potential which is driven by rapid urbanization, emerging consumption and outsized economic growth. This strategic partnership is founded on a common vision to expand NWP Property’s footprint across high potential areas for retail development throughout Indonesia.

FirstRand Bank

Post in 2024
FirstRand Bank, established in 1998, is a prominent financial services provider based in Sandton, South Africa. It offers a wide range of banking, insurance, and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector customers, both domestically and across various African countries. The company operates through several divisions, including First National Bank (FNB) for retail and commercial banking, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) for corporate and investment banking, WesBank for installment finance, and Ashburton Investments for investment management. Its services span deposit products, loans, credit facilities, investment products, transactional services, insurance, advisory services, and wealth management, catering to a diverse client base that includes consumers, small businesses, medium corporates, parastatals, government entities, and the agricultural sector.

Habi

Debt Financing in 2024
Habi is a technology-driven real estate company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that specializes in simplifying the homeownership process for middle-class customers throughout Latin America. Founded in 2019, Habi utilizes a proprietary pricing algorithm and advanced analytical tools to facilitate quicker and more efficient transactions for buying and selling residential properties. By reducing the time required for sales and minimizing risks associated with traditional real estate processes, Habi eliminates the need for intermediaries and empowers clients with essential information. The company's innovative platform aims to enhance the overall experience of homeownership, making it more accessible and streamlined for its users.

Lion's Head

Debt Financing in 2024
Lion's Head is a commercial property platform that focuses on prime office properties with international blue-chip tenants in the CEE region.

FirstRand Bank

Post in 2023
FirstRand Bank, established in 1998, is a prominent financial services provider based in Sandton, South Africa. It offers a wide range of banking, insurance, and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector customers, both domestically and across various African countries. The company operates through several divisions, including First National Bank (FNB) for retail and commercial banking, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) for corporate and investment banking, WesBank for installment finance, and Ashburton Investments for investment management. Its services span deposit products, loans, credit facilities, investment products, transactional services, insurance, advisory services, and wealth management, catering to a diverse client base that includes consumers, small businesses, medium corporates, parastatals, government entities, and the agricultural sector.

Bank of Kigali

Debt Financing in 2023
Bank of Kigali is a commercial banking institution established in December 1966 and headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including loans, accounting, asset finance, foreign exchange, and trade services. It serves both individuals and businesses across various sectors, including information technology and business products. The bank is committed to creating value for its stakeholders and aims to be a leading provider of innovative financial solutions in the region. In addition to focusing on customer service, Bank of Kigali invests in its employees, providing them with meaningful rewards to encourage their contributions to the company and the community.

Banistmo

Debt Financing in 2022
Banistmo S.A. is a prominent banking institution based in Panama City, Panama, offering a comprehensive range of banking products and services to individual and legal entities, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's operations are divided into Consumer and SMEs Banking, and Corporate and Government Banking segments. Banistmo provides checking and savings accounts, fixed term deposits, and a variety of loans including personal, vehicle, mortgage, and commercial loans. Additionally, it offers services such as cash handling, investment banking, trust and fiduciary administration, financial leasing, payment agency, brokerage, and securities trading. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as HSBC Bank (Panama) S.A., Banistmo changed its name in October 2013 and is a subsidiary of Bancolombia, S.A.

Absa

Funding Round in 2021
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

Housing Development Finance Corporation

Post in 2021
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, established in 1977 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in providing housing finance solutions to individuals and corporate clients. The company offers a wide range of loan products, including those for purchasing and constructing homes, as well as loans for home improvement, land acquisition, and commercial properties. It also caters to specific client needs by offering loans to agriculturists and non-resident Indians. In addition to its core lending services, the corporation provides various cross-selling products, including life and general insurance, investment advisory services, and asset management. With a network of 585 outlets and representative offices in key international cities, the firm aims to enhance resource flow to the housing sector by integrating housing finance with domestic financial markets.

Daystar Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Daystar Power focuses on delivering solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The company aims to provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy through solar hybrid power systems, which help clients significantly reduce power costs, diesel consumption, and pollution. Daystar Power offers its services through flexible payment options, including cash sales or monthly fees, allowing companies to achieve a stable power supply while minimizing their environmental impact.

Principal Capital Public Company

Post in 2019
Principal Capital Public Company Limited (PRINC) operates property for rent in the CBD area, as well as offers full-service office building management services.

BIM Lands

Debt Financing in 2019
BIM Lands Real Estate Company, a member of BIM Group, is one of the top 10 largest real estate companies.

PNB Housing Finance

Post in 2019
PNB Housing Finance Limited is a housing finance company based in New Delhi, India, established in 1988. The company specializes in providing a variety of loans, including housing loans for the purchase, construction, repair, and renovation of residential and commercial properties. It also offers loans against property, loans for the purchase of residential plots, and financing for commercial spaces. PNB Housing Finance caters to different customer segments, including non-resident Indians and individuals from economically weaker sections and lower to middle-income groups through various schemes. In addition to home loans, the company provides non-home loans, such as mortgage loans for residential and commercial properties, lease rental discounting loans, and financing for real estate developers. PNB Housing Finance generates revenue primarily through interest income and fees from its diverse lending services.

Orient Commercial Bank

Debt Financing in 2019
Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank is a commercial bank based in Vietnam, operating more than 85 branches across 18 provinces. With a workforce of over 1,700 dedicated employees, the bank has demonstrated its ability to thrive in a competitive financial market over the past 15 years. Orient Commercial offers a variety of services, including deposit facilities, loans, insurance products, money transfer services, and corporate banking solutions, catering to the diverse needs of its growing customer base.

An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank

Debt Financing in 2017
An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank is a commercial bank based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, established in 1993. The bank offers a range of consumer and corporate banking services. For consumers, it provides various savings options, including term and non-term deposits, as well as loans for consumption, home renovation, car purchases, and education. On the corporate side, the bank offers commercial financing solutions, including import and export financing, SME financing, and loans for fixed asset investments. Additionally, it provides business banking services such as demand and term deposit accounts, e-banking, and payment services. An Binh Bank serves a diverse clientele through its transaction offices across Vietnam.

Botswana Building Society

Debt Financing in 2017
BBS is a financial institution whose principal business is residential and commercial property finance. BBS mission is to provide affordable property finance and attractive investment returns through efficient utilization of resources in the spirit of teamwork for the benefit of our stakeholders. Our vision is to be the premier provider of property finance and attractive investment returns in Botswana.

Jabi Lake Mall

Venture Round in 2014
Jabi Lake Mall is a prominent retail center located in Abuja, Nigeria, providing over 30,000 square meters of high-quality shopping space. The mall serves as a significant venue for international retailers seeking to enter the African market. With its modern facilities, Jabi Lake Mall aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers while supporting the growth of retail businesses in the region.

RBL Bank

Venture Round in 2014
RBL Bank Limited is a private-sector scheduled commercial bank based in Mumbai, India, established in 1943. The bank operates through several segments, including Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, and Other Banking Operations. It offers a diverse range of deposit products such as savings and current accounts, as well as fixed deposits. RBL Bank provides various lending options, including personal, home, car, education, and business loans, along with financial services like insurance, wealth management, and online banking. The bank also engages in advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and trade services. With a focus on expansion, RBL Bank has developed a network of branches and ATMs across India, servicing over 500,000 customers and maintaining a robust business size. Following a transformational journey initiated in 2010, the bank has strengthened its governance and technology infrastructure to support its growth strategy.

RBL Bank

Venture Round in 2013
RBL Bank Limited is a private-sector scheduled commercial bank based in Mumbai, India, established in 1943. The bank operates through several segments, including Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, and Other Banking Operations. It offers a diverse range of deposit products such as savings and current accounts, as well as fixed deposits. RBL Bank provides various lending options, including personal, home, car, education, and business loans, along with financial services like insurance, wealth management, and online banking. The bank also engages in advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and trade services. With a focus on expansion, RBL Bank has developed a network of branches and ATMs across India, servicing over 500,000 customers and maintaining a robust business size. Following a transformational journey initiated in 2010, the bank has strengthened its governance and technology infrastructure to support its growth strategy.
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