Institutional Investor

British International Investment

Investment Details

Investor Type
Institutional Investor

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Commodities, Crypto, Distressed and Special Situations, ESG and Impact Investing, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Hedge Funds

Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
United Kingdom, India, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Asia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia, Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Nepal, Cameroon, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Renewable Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Transport
  • Agribusiness

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 1948

British International Investment (BII) is the UK's development finance institution, investing in businesses to promote economic development and job creation in emerging markets. As a government-owned entity, BII focuses on fostering sustainable growth and addressing development challenges in regions such as South Asia and Africa.

BII employs a diverse investment strategy, engaging in private equity, venture capital, fixed income, infrastructure, and real estate investments. The institution targets various stages of business development, including early stage, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. This comprehensive approach enables BII to support a wide range of enterprises across multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, education, manufacturing, telecommunications, transport, media, real estate, retail, and hospitality.

With a minimum investment size of $1 million and a maximum of $50 million, BII aims to make a significant impact on the economies of the regions it serves. By providing capital and expertise, BII seeks to drive positive change, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of emerging markets.

Requirements
  • Focus on private sector growth and innovation
  • Commitment to sustainable and inclusive development
  • Alignment with BII's mission to address global development challenges
  • Interest in sectors such as green infrastructure, technology, and other areas requiring capital
  • Willingness to partner with BII to support impactful businesses in emerging economies
  • Focus on emerging markets
  • Commitment to sustainable development
  • Alignment with BII's investment strategy and sectors
Contact

[Official Website Hidden]

[LinkedIn Profile Hidden]

[HQ Location Hidden]

[Email Hidden]

[Contact Number Hidden]

Portfolio Companies
  • Globeleq
  • Kenhardt Solar + Battery Plant
  • Malindi Solar Project
  • Redstone 100MW Concentrated Solar Project
  • Nachtigal Hydropower Project
  • Gridworks
  • Scatec
  • Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development
  • Industrial Promotion Services
  • Airtel Africa
  • M-KOPA
  • Jumia
  • Olam Group
  • Safaricom
  • Tata Power
  • Zola Electric
  • Jabong
  • LafargeHolcim Bangladesh
  • OYO Rooms
  • Lendable
  • Tata Chemicals
  • Olam International
  • Tata Steel
  • OYO Hotels
  • Olam Agri
  • OYO Vacation Homes
  • OYO Life
  • OYO Workspaces
  • OYO Townhouse
Claim this Investor

Are you an official representative of British International Investment?

Claim this investor to update information, manage your profile, and get a verified seal.

Claim