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 Commodities

ECOM AgroIndustrial

Debt Financing in 2025
ECOM AgroIndustrial is a global commodity merchant and supply chain management company, specializing in the trading of coffee, cotton, and cocoa. It operates in major producing and consuming countries, managing the entire supply chain from farm to consumer, with a focus on sustainability. Additionally, the company engages in ancillary agricultural operations and products.

Valency International

Debt Financing in 2024
Valency International is a global commodities trading company, specializing in the sale and purchase of a wide array of products, including agriculture, fertilizer, industrial, and other commodities. It serves diverse industrial sectors by facilitating the trade of steel, iron ore, fertilizers, raw nuts, timber chemicals, and agricultural products, aiming to provide clients with affordable and reasonable pricing.

BUA Cement

Post in 2023
BUA Cement Plc, established in 2018, specializes in producing and distributing CEM II type cement under the brand "BUA Cement". This product is designed to meet Nigerian Industrial Standards and caters to various construction needs across Nigeria. Its distinctive features include high early strength, rapid setting, and low heat of hydration, making it suitable for block-making, plastering, and concrete works. The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of bagged cement and bulk cement within Nigeria.

Agrocorp International

Debt Financing in 2022
Agrocorp International is a prominent player in the distribution and trading of agro-based commodities, operating across various global markets, including Canada, West Africa, China, Turkey, the Middle East, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including grains such as wheat and rice, a variety of pulses and beans, oilseeds like soybeans and canola, and cotton. Additionally, Agrocorp offers animal feed products, which encompass corn and various meals, as well as edible nuts such as cashews and peanuts. Beyond agricultural commodities, the company also engages in the trade of non-agricultural goods, including coal, construction materials, and edible oils. Through its comprehensive portfolio, Agrocorp International plays a crucial role in the global agribusiness landscape.

ofi

Post in 2020
Olam International Limited is a prominent agri-business established in 1989 and headquartered in Singapore. The company operates across 70 countries, providing a diverse range of agricultural products and industrial raw materials to over 16,200 customers. Olam has built a strong presence in various sectors, including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice, and cotton, offering 47 different products across multiple platforms. Its business segments include Edible Nuts and Spices, Confectionery and Beverage Ingredients, Food Staples and Packaged Foods, Industrial Raw Materials, Infrastructure and Logistics, and Commodity Financial Services. The company sources, processes, packages, and merchandises products such as cocoa, coffee, edible nuts, grains, sugar, spices, and various raw materials. Employing approximately 62,500 individuals, Olam International has established itself as a leader in the agricultural sector, committed to sustainability and innovation in its operations.

Grainpulse

Venture Round in 2019
Grainpulse Limited is an integrated agribusiness company based in Kampala, Uganda, founded in 2002. The company specializes in the collection, storage, processing, and loading of coffee, grains, and animal feed, while also offering blended fertilizers. Grainpulse is dedicated to enhancing food and nutrition security for households and aims to positively transform the lives of farmers in Uganda. It provides a comprehensive range of agricultural services, including agro-input materials and agronomy support, which enable both smallholder and commercial farmers to formalize and commercialize sustainable local agriculture effectively. Through its commitment to integrity, customer focus, performance, and teamwork, Grainpulse strives to set high standards in the agribusiness sector.

Incomlend

Venture Round in 2019
Incomlend Pte. Ltd., established in Singapore in 2016 with global offices, operates an invoice financing platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide with investors. Its secure, tech-enabled marketplace facilitates the sale of export and domestic trade receivables at a discount, enabling SMEs to access cash flow earlier. The platform supports live trading of invoices in multiple currencies across countries. Additionally, Incomlend has launched Asia's first structured finance program focused on ESG principles, connecting socially conscious investors with sustainable SMEs.

Sierra Rutile

Venture Round in 2019
Sierra Rutile is a prominent mineral sands company based in Sierra Leone, operating a multi-mine facility that includes extensive assets in the Bonthe and Moyamba districts. It specializes in the extraction of rutile, offering both Standard Grade Rutile and Industrial Grade Rutile, along with high-grade ilmenite and zircon-in-concentrate. The company is actively expanding its rutile production capacity, which is complemented by increases in its by-products. With one of the largest natural rutile deposits globally, Sierra Rutile boasts a JORC-compliant resource exceeding 600 million tonnes at a concentration of 1.29% rutile. The company's primary products cater to various industrial applications, including pigments, metals, and welding materials. A significant portion of its revenue is generated from markets in Asia, followed by contributions from Europe, America, Africa, and the Middle East.

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.

Vicentin S.A.I.C.

Debt Financing in 2018
Vicentin S.A.I.C., through its subsidiaries, operates as an agroindustrial company that manufactures and exports cereals and oilseeds.

Power2SME

Series E in 2017
Power2SME operates an e-commerce platform dedicated to supplying commodities and industrial products to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India at competitive prices. The company aggregates SME demand for raw materials across categories such as chemicals, metals, and polymers, purchasing directly from manufacturers to sell to SMEs at optimal pricing. This process aims to enhance SME productivity and deliver measurable business value by reducing purchase costs.

Grupo Los Grobo

Private Equity Round in 2016
Grupo Los Grobo is a prominent agribusiness company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, recognized for its extensive involvement in the production and commercialization of agricultural commodities across Latin America, particularly in Brazil. The company specializes in the cultivation of various grains, including soy, maize, and wheat, and provides a comprehensive range of agribusiness services. These services encompass the supply of agricultural inputs such as agrochemicals, fertilizers, and seeds, as well as technical and financial assistance for small producers. Additionally, Grupo Los Grobo engages in wheat processing and the industrialization of commodities, positioning itself as a key player in the agricultural sector.

Vicentin S.A.I.C.

Debt Financing in 2015
Vicentin S.A.I.C., through its subsidiaries, operates as an agroindustrial company that manufactures and exports cereals and oilseeds.

eleni

Venture Round in 2013
eleni LLC is a developer of commodity exchange platforms focused on frontier markets in Africa, with operations based in both Nairobi, Kenya, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company specializes in building comprehensive exchange ecosystems that enhance market access for traders, directly impacting the livelihoods of rural populations. Eleni offers a suite of integrated business applications tailored for commodity markets and manages various components of exchange projects. These include legal and regulatory frameworks, warehouse receipt systems, electronic central depositories, automated clearinghouses, trade matching, and real-time mobile market data. Additionally, eleni engages in delivery logistics, membership services, training and certification, market surveillance, compliance enforcement, and risk management, all aimed at fostering sustainable economic development in the regions it serves.
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