International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to private sector development in developing countries. The organization provides a range of financial and advisory services to foster economic growth across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology. IFC invests in both direct projects and funds, focusing on emerging markets and prioritizing sustainability and inclusive development. It offers a diverse array of financial instruments, such as equity, loans, and quasi-equity products, while adhering to strict investment guidelines that exclude certain industries, such as weapons, tobacco, and gambling. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, supporting projects that are predominantly privately owned in member countries. The organization does not actively manage portfolio companies but seeks to exit investments through equity sales or public listings, often maintaining equity stakes for eight to fifteen years.
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
Chief Risk Officer and Vice President
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 Railways
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.
Ramkrishna Forgings
Post in 2020
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited is an Indian manufacturer specializing in open and closed die forgings made from carbon and alloy steel, micro alloy steel, and stainless steel. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Kolkata, the company produces a diverse range of products, including crown wheels, crankshafts, connecting rods, and various components for the automotive and railway sectors. Their offerings also extend to critical safety items such as screw couplings and bolster suspensions. Ramkrishna Forgings serves both domestic and international markets, supplying to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like TATA Motors and Ashok Leyland, as well as global clients such as Meritor. With a focus on quality and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the company caters to various industries, including mining, farm equipment, general engineering, and oil and gas.
Visakha Container Terminal
Debt Financing in 2019
Visakha Container Terminal operates terminals and ports. The business provides storage, railway services, reefer operations, and container handling. In order to offer customers and suppliers secure, dependable services, they are outfitted with full-featured workshop and fueling facility modern software systems. These systems also have the adaptability to meet innovative client requirements for electronic data interchange.
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