British International Investment
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- India
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
Investment stages
- Series B
- Series C
- Growth
Industries
- Financial Services
- Climate & Energy
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure
- Agribusiness
About
British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, deploying long-term capital to strengthen private sectors in Africa and South Asia. The organization combines capital with impact objectives, supporting job creation, climate resilience, and financial inclusion.
British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, deploying long-term capital to strengthen private sectors in Africa and South Asia. The organization combines capital with impact objectives, supporting job creation, climate resilience, and financial inclusion.
Investment Thesis
British International Investment invests in companies and funds across emerging markets to support economic development, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Manager's Experience
The investment team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds in private equity, infrastructure, and emerging market finance. Team members have led investments across Africa and South Asia, combining commercial discipline with development and impact expertise.
Team
Nick O'Donohoe - CEO
Stephen Priestley - Managing Director
Srini Nagarajan - Managing Director
Colin Buckley - General Counsel
Portfolio
Akshayakalpa Organic
Globeleq
Africell
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Big Win Philanthropy
various funds in Africa and Asia (invested in over 1
600 businesses)