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 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.

Equitas Holdings

Venture Round in 2012
Equitas Holdings operates as a non-banking financial institution in India, focusing on providing a variety of financial services through its subsidiaries. Founded in 2007 and based in Chennai, the company offers products such as microfinance loans, vehicle finance, housing finance, and loans for micro and small enterprises. It also provides agri loans, gold loans, and business loans, primarily targeting individuals and low-income customers who may not have access to traditional banking services. In addition to its lending activities, Equitas Holdings engages in online freight facilitation through its Wowtruck brand. The company, which was formerly known as Equitas Micro Finance India Private Limited, changed its name in 2012 to reflect its broader scope of operations.
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