British International Investment

BII is committed to investing in women. Whether that's through investments that back female entrepreneurs, or investing in businesses creating opportunities for women in the workforce. One example is FirstBank Nigeria who we've partnered with on a directed lending facility to support women-owned and led businesses. Watch this video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNyC5jMm You can find more examples like this in our recent report, 'Closing the gap: Lessons from six years of investing in women': https://lnkd.in/e2uKT84p #GenderInvesting #InclusiveFinance #EmpoweringWomen #ImpactInvesting #WomenInFinance #GenderEquality #InvestmentForImpact #SustainableFinance #FinancialInclusion #InvestInWomen #GenderLensInvesting #EqualityInEconomics #WomenEmpowerment #EconomicInclusion #SocialImpact

As we get to grips with 2025 and the possibilities the year will bring, it is important to build on the foundations of 2024. We learned a lot about a lot and you can learn about it too in our Impact = newsletter. #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactInvesting #SocialGood #ESG #GreenFinance #SocialImpact #SDGs #SocEnt

What did we learn in 2024?

Congratulations to our partner Gridworks Development Partners on securing a deal with the Ugandan government to evacuate up to 250MW of renewable power. Only 47% of Uganda’s population currently has access to electricity according to the World Bank and initiatives like this will help improve energy access while also growing industry, improving the climate and much more.

What did we learn in 2024?

🌍 Driving Towards a Greener Future 🌍 Road transport contributes to 12% of India’s energy-related CO2 emissions and significantly impacts air quality. To combat this, the country needs more electric vehicles (EVs), and we are committed to supporting the development of the industry to achieve this goal. 🚗 One of our latest investments is in TI Clean Mobility, a company focused on designing and manufacturing a range of EVs, including three-wheelers, trucks, small commercial vehicles, and tractors. 💡 Our investment will help meet the capital requirements to scale the manufacturing of low-carbon vehicles and create inclusive jobs at scale. 🍃 This investment is part of our strategy to address the multifaceted challenges of EV adoption. By supporting pioneering companies in the EV sector, we aim to promote a cleaner future for road transportation. ▶️ You can find out more about the investment in the video below. 🔗 And read more about our recent investments in the sector here: https://lnkd.in/ed3zYWVC

We sat down with Benedicta Wontumi, Head of Credit Risk at Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana, a platform founded by BII, to discuss GIP's support for women-owned and led businesses. We spoke about the barriers faced by women and their businesses in Ghana as well as what GIP is doing to help overcome these.   Watch the video below to learn more about GIP's work, how the current investment ecosystem can better support women entrepreneurs, and the role BII is playing to make this all a reality.   And find out more generally about BII’s work to make our investments work for women in our recent report, ‘Closing the gap: Lessons from six years of investing in women’ here https://lnkd.in/e2uKT84p. Kwabena Asante-Poku Jnr, CFA

We’re proud to support TradeDepot, a platform empowering informal retailers in Nigeria, especially women-led microbusinesses, with easier access to goods and financial services.   In this video, shop owner Anthonia explains how she has built a successful business since becoming a TradeDepot customer. A recent survey of TradeDepot customers – 67% from low-income households – revealed that 90% saw an improvement in their quality of life. Women, who make up the majority of TradeDepot users, are 10% more likely than men to report positive change. One way TradeDepot helps retailers is allowing them to buy stock without having to travel to the market – so they can stay open and save on transport costs. This gives them flexibility to operate their business in a way that suits them. #WomenInBusiness #FinancialInclusion #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #InclusiveGrowth #DigitalTransformation #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #SustainableDevelopment #SmallBusinessSupport #RetailInnovation #NigeriaBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Microbusinesses #EconomicEmpowerment #SocialImpact

We're pleased to hear the news that Tyme Group, the digital bank originally launched in South Africa, has secured a groundbreaking $250 million investment, including $150 million from NuBank, one of the world’s largest digital financial service platforms. The investment will help continue the transformation of the company from a financial inclusion champion in South Africa into a global digital bank. It is delivering financial products to tens of millions of people who have historically been excluded from accessing such vital services. BII was an early investor in Tyme and we are delighted it will now be pioneering digital financial services to transform lives in other regions. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-mZUbRG #FintechInnovation #FinancialInclusion #AfricaRising #DigitalFinance #ImpactInvesting #SustainableDevelopment #FutureOfBanking #CrossBorderPayments Joshua Bell Sagrika Gogia Louise Finnegan Maximilian Biswanger

Electric vehicles play a pivotal role in reducing transport emissions and airborne pollution in India. We are committed to driving EV adoption by investing across the supply chain and addressing the barriers to accelerating energy transition. One of these investments includes Battery Smart. Battery Smart is building India’s largest network of battery-swapping stations for commercial two and three-wheeler electric vehicles. It aims to make EV more accessible and affordable for the mass market. Drivers of electric vehicles simply handover their depleted batteries at a Battery Smart station and get a fully charged battery in exchange. This means drivers can be on the road for longer and maximise their earning potential without having to invest in their own batteries. It builds on our existing EV portfolio in India. These pioneering companies in the electric vehicle sector aim to promote cleaner transportation alternatives. #Sustainability #GreenFinance #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInvesting #India Watch the video to learn more