International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, is the private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank Group. It focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments and mobilizing capital in international financial markets. IFC provides a wide range of financial products, including loans, equity, quasi-equity, and advisory services, targeting sectors such as agriculture, forestry, financial services, education, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tourism, and technology. The organization aims to support businesses and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, improve corporate governance, and enhance environmental performance. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, often taking minority stakes but preferring majority ownership in its portfolio companies. It does not engage directly in the management of its investments and usually exits through domestic stock markets or other arrangements after several years. By focusing on initiatives that benefit underserved communities, IFC contributes to local economic development and improves the quality of life for people in developing regions.

Wale Ayeni

Acting Global Head, Disruptive Technologies and Venture Capital Investments

Paulo De Bolle

Global Director

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech, ePayments and New Finance

Makhtar Diop

Managing Director

Imad N. Fakhoury

IFC Regional Director South Asia

Allen Forlemu

Regional Industry Director

Mary Porter Peschka

Director

Leila Search

Investment Professional

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Past deals in Energy Management

M-Kopa

Debt Financing in 2023
M-Kopa Kenya Limited is a leading provider of solar home systems, specializing in pay-as-you-go energy services for off-grid customers. Founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, M-Kopa began commercial operations in 2012 and has since expanded its reach to Uganda and Tanzania. The company offers a range of solar products, including systems that provide lighting, phone charging, and solar-powered radios, which are sold through over 1,000 retail agents and shops. M-Kopa utilizes a proprietary technology platform that integrates mobile payments and IoT connectivity, allowing customers without credit histories to access essential products and services. With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, the company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of underserved communities, continually improving its offerings through data-driven insights and customer relationship management.

Coelba

Post in 2022
Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia - Coelba is a Neoenergia group that distributes electricity.

Daystar Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Daystar Power specialises in providing solar power and energy efficiency solutions for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors that result in significant reduction of power costs, diesel consumption and pollution.

Yellow Door Energy

Series A in 2019
Yellow Door Energy invests in and operates distributed solar and energy efficiency assets for commercial and industrial customers in the Middle East and Africa. It finances, designs, builds, operates, and maintains the solar plants. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with a location in Amman, Jordan.

Apex International Energy

Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex International Energy Management LLC operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company that focuses on Egypt. It engages in asset acquisitions and capital investments in drilling, infrastructure, and production enhancement to deliver long-term profitable growth in production and reserves. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Houston, Texas with an additional office in Cairo, Egypt.

Yoma Micro Power

Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power Myanmar Company Limited builds, owns, operates, and maintains solar-based micro-power plants. The company offers mini-grids in off-grid areas generating and distributing electricity to power telecom towers in rural areas and off-grid communities. It also offers on-grid commercial and industrial solar systems. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Yangon, Myanmar.

CleanMax

Venture Round in 2017
CleanMax is now the largest developer of onsite and off-site solar solutions for corporate customers in India, on a build-own-operate basis. We develop solar projects on a turnkey basis, covering includes construction, financing and O&M in our scope, and providing power on a per-kWh basis under long-term Power Purchase Agreements, at rates cheaper than grid tariffs.

ContourGlobal

Debt Financing in 2017
ContourGlobal is an international power generation company that develops, acquires, operates, and manages wholesale electric power generation assets. Established in 2005 and headquartered in London, the company operates a diverse portfolio of approximately 4,841 megawatts across 107 thermal and renewable energy power plants in 18 countries on three continents. Its Renewable Energy Segment generates electricity using hydro, solar, wind, and biogas, contributing 1,808 megawatts, while the Thermal Energy Segment relies on gas, coal, and oil to produce 2,509 megawatts. With a workforce of around 2,000 employees, ContourGlobal aims to create economic and social value through sustainable power generation, focusing on long-term contracts and a diversified approach to fuel sources and geographical presence.

Hero Future Energies

Private Equity Round in 2017
Hero Future Energies Limited specializes in the generation and distribution of renewable energy, focusing on wind, solar, and hydro power projects. Founded in 2012 and based in New Delhi, India, the company develops both rooftop and off-grid solutions to provide decentralized power to various consumers, including industries, businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and governmental organizations. Hero Future Energies assists clients in meeting their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. The company also offers a range of services, including demand assessments, system design, engineering, and installation, as well as ongoing operation and maintenance support to ensure optimal performance. As a subsidiary of Hero MotoCorp Limited, it aims to integrate renewable energy into India's energy landscape, contributing to a sustainable future.

Mobisol

Series B in 2016
Mobisol GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing and installing solar home systems to provide electricity to underserved low-income customers in developing nations. The company offers solutions that power LED lights, radios, mobile phones, and various household appliances, while also promoting productive use appliances. Mobisol's innovative approach combines solar energy with an affordable mobile payment plan, making it accessible for those living without electricity. The company emphasizes comprehensive customer service and utilizes remote monitoring technology to ensure reliable performance. With additional offices in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya, Mobisol operates as a subsidiary of ENGIE SA, focusing on delivering clean and affordable energy alternatives to fossil fuels.

Lekela Power

Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V. is a renewable energy generation platform focused on delivering utility-scale wind and solar projects across Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. Lekela Power develops, constructs, and manages a portfolio of renewable energy projects that supply clean energy to a range of consumers, including government entities, utilities, and large-scale industrial users. By providing secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power aims to support the continent's growth and development while contributing to the transition toward sustainable energy sources. The company operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited.

ZOLA Electric

Debt Financing in 2015
Zola Electric provides off-grid solar solutions primarily for African markets, focusing on Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. The company offers solar home kits that can be either leased or purchased, utilizing a pay-as-you-go micro-finance model that accommodates various income levels. By employing advanced solar, battery, and power electronics technology, Zola Electric delivers renewable energy systems tailored to the needs of individual households and businesses in rural communities. Since its inception in 2012, the company has powered over 180,000 homes and businesses. Formerly known as Off-Grid Electric Tanzania Limited, it rebranded to Zola Electric in July 2018 and has established its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The company has garnered recognition through various awards and has attracted investment from notable firms, including Tesla and EDF.

BMR Energy

Debt Financing in 2015
BMR Energy plans, builds, and operates bioenergy plants, wind turbines, and solar power plants. It is based in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Seven Energy

Venture Round in 2014
Seven Energy is an indigenous Nigerian oil and gas exploration, development, production and distribution company with a vision to be the leading supplier of gas to the domestic market for power generation and industrial consumption. Our objective is to exploit first mover advantage as a supplier to the domestic gas market in our core operating areas and to maximise shareholder value through sustainable long-term growth across the full value chain. Our business model is designed to capture the full value chain from upstream appraisal, development and production, to ownership of processing and distribution infrastructure and marketing to end users. This model is supported by an experienced management team, high standards of corporate governance and social responsibility and underpinned by a robust capital structure. Headquartered in Lagos and London, Seven Energy has an upstream reserves and resources base of in excess of 350 MMboe, midstream processing and distribution capacity of 200 MMcfpd and long-term gas sales agreements in place to supply over 1 Tcf of gas to the domestic market. In Nigeria, Seven Energy operates through its wholly-owned and principal subsidiaries, Septa Energy Nigeria and Accugas.

NantEnergy

Venture Round in 2013
NantEnergy, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of advanced energy storage solutions. The company's offerings include air breathing zinc rechargeable cells and systems, SmartStorage micro-grid solar systems, and stationary energy storage systems. These products cater to various applications such as off-grid electrification, solar-powered microgrids, telecommunications, and support for wireless telecom providers. Founded in 2006 and originally known as Fluidic Energy, NantEnergy emerged from Arizona State University, focusing on the development of high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable energy storage solutions. The company's innovative rechargeable metal-air battery technology harnesses atmospheric oxygen for energy storage, providing a safe and economical alternative for back-up power, diesel generator replacement, electric grid optimization, and renewable energy integration. NantEnergy is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with additional facilities in Sonoma County, California.

Flexenclosure

Series A in 2013
Flexenclosure AB is an engineering firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the design and manufacture of prefabricated modular data centers and intelligent power management solutions. The company's primary products include eCentre, a customizable data center that can be tailored for various operational needs, and eSite, a modular diesel-battery hybrid power system ideal for remote and unreliable power scenarios. Flexenclosure focuses on providing reliable, factory-built solutions that enhance flexibility for telecom operators worldwide, enabling them to expand and modernize their networks efficiently. The firm emphasizes the use of renewable energy, illustrating how such solutions can reduce operating costs while contributing to social development, particularly in underserved rural areas through initiatives like Community Power. Established in 1989, Flexenclosure operates globally with offices in multiple countries, serving notable clients in the telecommunications sector.

NSL Renewable Power

Series A in 2013
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector in India, focusing on the development, operation, and management of a diverse range of energy projects. Incorporated in 1985 and based in Hyderabad, the company operates as a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd. Its portfolio includes wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power projects. With a skilled workforce, NSL Renewable Power has positioned itself as an independent power producer, leveraging its expertise across various energy verticals to implement and operate projects effectively. The company aims to generate returns while contributing positively to society through its renewable energy initiatives.

NSL Renewable Power

Venture Round in 2013
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector in India, focusing on the development, operation, and management of a diverse range of energy projects. Incorporated in 1985 and based in Hyderabad, the company operates as a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd. Its portfolio includes wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power projects. With a skilled workforce, NSL Renewable Power has positioned itself as an independent power producer, leveraging its expertise across various energy verticals to implement and operate projects effectively. The company aims to generate returns while contributing positively to society through its renewable energy initiatives.

NSL Renewable Power

Venture Round in 2011
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector in India, focusing on the development, operation, and management of a diverse range of energy projects. Incorporated in 1985 and based in Hyderabad, the company operates as a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd. Its portfolio includes wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power projects. With a skilled workforce, NSL Renewable Power has positioned itself as an independent power producer, leveraging its expertise across various energy verticals to implement and operate projects effectively. The company aims to generate returns while contributing positively to society through its renewable energy initiatives.

Bhilwara Energy

Private Equity Round in 2010
Bhilwara Energy Limited is a power generation company based in Noida, India, that engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity both domestically and internationally. Established in 2006, the company focuses on producing power from non-hydro sources, particularly wind and thermal energy. Bhilwara Energy aims to diversify its power business by developing and acquiring new greenfield projects while also consolidating its presence in hydropower generation. Through its subsidiaries, the company strives to provide efficient energy solutions to its clients, enhancing its footprint in the power sector.

BPL Global

Series E in 2008
BPL Global provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. BPLG combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities.

BPL Global

Series D in 2008
BPL Global provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. BPLG combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities.

BPL Global

Series C in 2007
BPL Global provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. BPLG combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities.
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