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 Hospital

Labaid

Debt Financing in 2023
Operator of a healthcare company intended to offer specialized treatments to rural less developed areas. The company's services range from diagnostic, hospitals, outdoor care, and pharmaceutical, enabling individuals who are living in remote distressed areas to access facilities of healthcare and improve their living.

Avenue Group

Debt Financing in 2023
The Avenue Group is a healthcare provider based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible medical services. The organization encompasses several entities, including Avenue Hospital, Avenue Healthcare, Avenue Homecare, and Avenue Rescue Services. Collectively, these facilities offer a range of services, such as home care, rescue operations, managed care, dental services, laboratory testing, physiotherapy, and both medical and surgical treatments. Through its various offerings, the Avenue Group aims to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the community it serves.

Youspital

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a digital healthcare platform designed to pre-book medical tests. The company's platform facilitates and automates customer acquisition, booking, onboarding, and payment, enabling hospitals and patients to increase their efficiency and decrease the cost of treatment respectively.

Clinicas del Azucar

Venture Round in 2018
Clínicas del Azúcar is a network of clinics dedicated to providing specialized and affordable diabetes care in Mexico, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Guadalupe. The organization aims to address the needs of approximately 12 million low and middle-income individuals living with diabetes by offering innovative, evidence-based treatment options. Their approach significantly reduces the cost of diabetes care, bringing expenses down from around one thousand dollars to approximately two hundred dollars. By utilizing advanced diagnostics and payment structures, Clínicas del Azúcar enhances the accessibility and efficiency of diabetes management, effectively cutting the time and cost of care by 70%. The clinics focus on both prevention and treatment, making them a vital resource for managing diabetes in underserved communities across Mexico.

NephroPlus

Series D in 2018
NephroPlus is a network of dialysis centers in India that focuses on providing high-quality and affordable dialysis services. Co-founded by a dialysis patient with 16 years of experience, the organization is committed to improving the lives of individuals with kidney ailments. NephroPlus offers a range of unique dialysis options, including nocturnal, short daily, and holiday dialysis, which help patients maintain a more normal lifestyle. The network employs standardized treatment protocols and emphasizes continuous staff training and innovation to ensure effective care. In addition to dialysis, NephroPlus provides treatments for kidney stones, arteriovenous fistula surgeries, and other kidney-related issues, enabling patients to receive specialized care tailored to their needs.

Portea

Series C in 2017
Portea Medical Private Limited is a leading provider of home healthcare services in India, established in 2012 and headquartered in Bengaluru. With a presence in 24 cities, including Mumbai, Indore, Kolkata, Mangaluru, Vijayawada, and Ahmedabad, Portea offers a wide range of medical care options directly at patients' homes. Services include visits from doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, as well as physiotherapy, nursing care, vaccination, and newborn and elder care. The company also provides lab sample collection and medical equipment rental, addressing various healthcare needs such as post-operative care, palliative care, and gestational diabetes management. By focusing on improving health outcomes, Portea aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for patients across the country.

idsMED

Private Equity Round in 2017
IDS Medical System (Hong Kong) Company Limited provides medical products and solutions. The Company offers emergency and critical care, infection control, bed and hospital furnishing, surgical equipment and consumables, cardio vascular, and hospital supplies and training tools. IDS Medical System serves hospital and pre-hospital sectors

Apollo Health And Lifeestyle

Venture Round in 2016
Apollo Clinic was born out of the perceived need to address the day-to-day health care needs of a typical family. It provides a wide range of superior quality health care services in the neighborhood, making health care of international standards accessible to every individual to address the day-to-day health care needs of the family. To maximize convenience and comfort, Apollo Clinic is a complete health care model and offers facilities for Specialist Consultation, Diagnostics, Preventive Health Checks , Vaccination and 24-hour Pharmacy, all under one roof. Apollo Clinic also pioneers in a range of value added services such as counselling on various lifestyle parameters being your new neighbourhood clinic.

Haltons Limited

Venture Round in 2016
Haltons Limited operates Haltons Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain in Kenya that focuses on providing accessible and affordable pharmacy care. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products, including both prescription and non-prescription medications. Haltons Pharmacy strategically positions its retail outlets in high-traffic residential areas to maximize customer access and cater to the needs of the average Kenyan consumer. Through its network of pharmacies, Haltons Limited aims to ensure that healthcare products are readily available to the community, reflecting its commitment to dignified care.

Hygeia Group

Venture Round in 2016
Hygeia Group, based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in integrated healthcare services, managing hospitals and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). Founded in 1986, the company operates its flagship facility, Lagoon Hospital Apapa, along with two additional hospitals located in Ikeja and Victoria Island. Hygeia's hospital services encompass a wide range of specialties, including surgery, cardiology, pediatrics, and critical care, among others. Through its HMO, Hygeia provides managed care to over 400,000 enrollees from more than 250 corporate clients, working with a vast network of over 1,200 healthcare providers nationwide. Additionally, the Hygeia Community Health Plan is a donor-funded initiative designed to enhance healthcare access for low-income groups in Nigeria. As a subsidiary of CIEL Healthcare Ltd, Hygeia Group is committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare solutions to its patients and communities.

Portea

Series B in 2015
Portea Medical Private Limited is a leading provider of home healthcare services in India, established in 2012 and headquartered in Bengaluru. With a presence in 24 cities, including Mumbai, Indore, Kolkata, Mangaluru, Vijayawada, and Ahmedabad, Portea offers a wide range of medical care options directly at patients' homes. Services include visits from doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, as well as physiotherapy, nursing care, vaccination, and newborn and elder care. The company also provides lab sample collection and medical equipment rental, addressing various healthcare needs such as post-operative care, palliative care, and gestational diabetes management. By focusing on improving health outcomes, Portea aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for patients across the country.
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