British International Investment
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BII is the UK’s development finance institution. We help solve
the biggest global development challenges by investing patient, flexible capital to support private sector growth and innovation in some of the most challenging markets.
the biggest global development challenges by investing patient, flexible capital to support private sector growth and innovation in some of the most challenging markets.
Celebrating Earthshot Prize season with a shoutout to S4S Technologies, a BII investee via Chiratae Ventures. Their solar dryers help Indian farmers cut crop waste and boost incomes. Smart, sustainable impact.
#EarthshotPrize #AgriTech #Impact
#EarthshotPrize #AgriTech #Impact
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Celebrating Earthshot Prize season with a shoutout to S4S Technologies, a BII investee via Chiratae Ventures. Their solar dryers help Indian farmers cut crop waste and boost incomes. Smart, sustainable impact.
#EarthshotPrize #AgriTech #Impact
#EarthshotPrize #AgriTech #Impact
Over the coming weeks of #COP30, we’ll share a series of stories and insights, including video diaries from our CEO Leslie Maasdorp, case studies from our climate portfolio, thought-provoking data points, and a special digital newsletter highlighting how BII is investing for impact.
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Over the coming weeks of #COP30, we’ll share a series of stories and insights, including video diaries from our CEO Leslie Maasdorp, case studies from our climate portfolio, thought-provoking data points, and a special digital newsletter highlighting how BII is investing for impact.
We've signed an MoU with FinDev Canada. We aim to:
- Collaborate on joint transactions of up to $100 million, with a goal to mobilise up to $500 million in private capital.
- lowering barriers for private investors and drive capital toward sustainable development.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/ew2Vt5B6
- Collaborate on joint transactions of up to $100 million, with a goal to mobilise up to $500 million in private capital.
- lowering barriers for private investors and drive capital toward sustainable development.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/ew2Vt5B6
October 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We've signed an MoU with FinDev Canada. We aim to:
- Collaborate on joint transactions of up to $100 million, with a goal to mobilise up to $500 million in private capital.
- lowering barriers for private investors and drive capital toward sustainable development.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/ew2Vt5B6
- Collaborate on joint transactions of up to $100 million, with a goal to mobilise up to $500 million in private capital.
- lowering barriers for private investors and drive capital toward sustainable development.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/ew2Vt5B6
Institutional investors manage trillions globally but too little reaches low and middle-income countries.
Our latest independent report under the FCDO–BII Evaluation and Learning Programme offers practical insights on how DFIs can scale mobilisation.
Read the report: lnkd.in/ehsPGY8s
Our latest independent report under the FCDO–BII Evaluation and Learning Programme offers practical insights on how DFIs can scale mobilisation.
Read the report: lnkd.in/ehsPGY8s
October 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Institutional investors manage trillions globally but too little reaches low and middle-income countries.
Our latest independent report under the FCDO–BII Evaluation and Learning Programme offers practical insights on how DFIs can scale mobilisation.
Read the report: lnkd.in/ehsPGY8s
Our latest independent report under the FCDO–BII Evaluation and Learning Programme offers practical insights on how DFIs can scale mobilisation.
Read the report: lnkd.in/ehsPGY8s
🌍 Shape the Future with Impact! 🌍
Applications open for our Investment & Impact Graduate Analyst Programme!
Gain hands-on experience, travel to countries we invest in, and help drive real change.
Watch Ruby Palmer’s video for a glimpse.
*UK-based programme. Africa-based programme coming soon
Applications open for our Investment & Impact Graduate Analyst Programme!
Gain hands-on experience, travel to countries we invest in, and help drive real change.
Watch Ruby Palmer’s video for a glimpse.
*UK-based programme. Africa-based programme coming soon
September 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🌍 Shape the Future with Impact! 🌍
Applications open for our Investment & Impact Graduate Analyst Programme!
Gain hands-on experience, travel to countries we invest in, and help drive real change.
Watch Ruby Palmer’s video for a glimpse.
*UK-based programme. Africa-based programme coming soon
Applications open for our Investment & Impact Graduate Analyst Programme!
Gain hands-on experience, travel to countries we invest in, and help drive real change.
Watch Ruby Palmer’s video for a glimpse.
*UK-based programme. Africa-based programme coming soon
The UK and Japan can unlock Africa’s green and digital transformation by combining capital.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4w3s7kyv
#Africa #Investment #Innovation #UKJapanAfrica
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4w3s7kyv
#Africa #Investment #Innovation #UKJapanAfrica
August 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The UK and Japan can unlock Africa’s green and digital transformation by combining capital.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4w3s7kyv
#Africa #Investment #Innovation #UKJapanAfrica
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4w3s7kyv
#Africa #Investment #Innovation #UKJapanAfrica
South Africa’s ageing coal plants and rising demand strain the grid.
New rules enable private firms to sell power via ‘wheeling’. In 2024, we partnered with GuarantCo to guarantee $100M for Etana Energy to buy clean power from independent power producers.
Learn more: ar2024.bii.co.uk
New rules enable private firms to sell power via ‘wheeling’. In 2024, we partnered with GuarantCo to guarantee $100M for Etana Energy to buy clean power from independent power producers.
Learn more: ar2024.bii.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
South Africa’s ageing coal plants and rising demand strain the grid.
New rules enable private firms to sell power via ‘wheeling’. In 2024, we partnered with GuarantCo to guarantee $100M for Etana Energy to buy clean power from independent power producers.
Learn more: ar2024.bii.co.uk
New rules enable private firms to sell power via ‘wheeling’. In 2024, we partnered with GuarantCo to guarantee $100M for Etana Energy to buy clean power from independent power producers.
Learn more: ar2024.bii.co.uk
Climate change is the challenge of our time.
BII is investing in solutions from renewables to resilient infrastructure and driving real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore our 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #BII #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
BII is investing in solutions from renewables to resilient infrastructure and driving real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore our 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #BII #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
July 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Climate change is the challenge of our time.
BII is investing in solutions from renewables to resilient infrastructure and driving real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore our 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #BII #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
BII is investing in solutions from renewables to resilient infrastructure and driving real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore our 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #BII #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
Bold finance empowers people from families gaining electricity to women launching businesses.
Our 2024 Annual Review shows real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore the stories: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #BoldImpact #BII #Africa #Asia
Our 2024 Annual Review shows real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore the stories: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #BoldImpact #BII #Africa #Asia
July 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Bold finance empowers people from families gaining electricity to women launching businesses.
Our 2024 Annual Review shows real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore the stories: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #BoldImpact #BII #Africa #Asia
Our 2024 Annual Review shows real impact across Africa and Asia.
Explore the stories: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#AnnualReview2024 #BoldImpact #BII #Africa #Asia
Climate change is the challenge of our time.
BII is investing in renewables, climate-smart agriculture, and resilient infrastructure across Africa and Asia.
Explore our impact in the 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk/bold-about-t...
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting
BII is investing in renewables, climate-smart agriculture, and resilient infrastructure across Africa and Asia.
Explore our impact in the 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk/bold-about-t...
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting
July 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Climate change is the challenge of our time.
BII is investing in renewables, climate-smart agriculture, and resilient infrastructure across Africa and Asia.
Explore our impact in the 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk/bold-about-t...
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting
BII is investing in renewables, climate-smart agriculture, and resilient infrastructure across Africa and Asia.
Explore our impact in the 2024 Annual Review: ar2024.bii.co.uk/bold-about-t...
#AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting
Behind every investment is a person gaining electricity, a woman starting a business, a community building resilience and more.
Our 2024 Annual Review shows the human impact of bold investment in Africa & Asia.
Explore the full review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
Our 2024 Annual Review shows the human impact of bold investment in Africa & Asia.
Explore the full review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Behind every investment is a person gaining electricity, a woman starting a business, a community building resilience and more.
Our 2024 Annual Review shows the human impact of bold investment in Africa & Asia.
Explore the full review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
Our 2024 Annual Review shows the human impact of bold investment in Africa & Asia.
Explore the full review: ar2024.bii.co.uk
BII’s Impact in Numbers – Annual Review 2024
From green growth to gender inclusion, our investments are driving change across Africa and Asia.
Explore the highlights: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #BII #AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance
From green growth to gender inclusion, our investments are driving change across Africa and Asia.
Explore the highlights: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #BII #AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance
July 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
BII’s Impact in Numbers – Annual Review 2024
From green growth to gender inclusion, our investments are driving change across Africa and Asia.
Explore the highlights: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #BII #AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance
From green growth to gender inclusion, our investments are driving change across Africa and Asia.
Explore the highlights: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #BII #AnnualReview2024 #ClimateFinance
We go into regions overlooked by others, new ideas, solutions, innovating to unlock private capital, and building markets.
In 2024 tenacity and partnership were required more than ever. Explore our Annual Review here: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #AnnualReview2024 #BII
In 2024 tenacity and partnership were required more than ever. Explore our Annual Review here: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #AnnualReview2024 #BII
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We go into regions overlooked by others, new ideas, solutions, innovating to unlock private capital, and building markets.
In 2024 tenacity and partnership were required more than ever. Explore our Annual Review here: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #AnnualReview2024 #BII
In 2024 tenacity and partnership were required more than ever. Explore our Annual Review here: ar2024.bii.co.uk
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #AnnualReview2024 #BII
As part of our #LCAW series, we’re spotlighting Arnergy, a Nigerian company providing solar solutions to households and SMEs. In 2024, we committed £2 million to help Arnergy expand its reach, from fewer than 600 systems today to nearly 13,000 by 2029.
#ClimateAction #EnergyAccess #ImpactInvesting
#ClimateAction #EnergyAccess #ImpactInvesting
June 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
As part of our #LCAW series, we’re spotlighting Arnergy, a Nigerian company providing solar solutions to households and SMEs. In 2024, we committed £2 million to help Arnergy expand its reach, from fewer than 600 systems today to nearly 13,000 by 2029.
#ClimateAction #EnergyAccess #ImpactInvesting
#ClimateAction #EnergyAccess #ImpactInvesting
Join us on Friday 4 July, 10am–12pm BST for our Annual Review. CEO Leslie Maasdorp and Chair Diana Layfield will reflect on a year shaped by bold action, deep partnerships, and meaningful impact.
Register here: lnkd.in/eTPPWJkH
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #BoldImpact #BII
Register here: lnkd.in/eTPPWJkH
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #BoldImpact #BII
June 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Join us on Friday 4 July, 10am–12pm BST for our Annual Review. CEO Leslie Maasdorp and Chair Diana Layfield will reflect on a year shaped by bold action, deep partnerships, and meaningful impact.
Register here: lnkd.in/eTPPWJkH
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #BoldImpact #BII
Register here: lnkd.in/eTPPWJkH
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #BoldImpact #BII
BII is proud to sponsor London Climate Action Week 2025.
We’ll be sharing daily content from the people and partners driving climate solutions in emerging markets. From podcasts and audiograms to case studies and reflections from our investment teams
#LCAW2025 #ClimateFinance #EmergingMarkets #BII
We’ll be sharing daily content from the people and partners driving climate solutions in emerging markets. From podcasts and audiograms to case studies and reflections from our investment teams
#LCAW2025 #ClimateFinance #EmergingMarkets #BII
June 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
BII is proud to sponsor London Climate Action Week 2025.
We’ll be sharing daily content from the people and partners driving climate solutions in emerging markets. From podcasts and audiograms to case studies and reflections from our investment teams
#LCAW2025 #ClimateFinance #EmergingMarkets #BII
We’ll be sharing daily content from the people and partners driving climate solutions in emerging markets. From podcasts and audiograms to case studies and reflections from our investment teams
#LCAW2025 #ClimateFinance #EmergingMarkets #BII
This #AfricaDay, we’re celebrating the spirit of innovation, resilience, and growth across the continent by spotlighting some of the African businesses we’re proud to back at BII.
Johnvents is a Nigerian agribusiness that’s transforming how Africa grows, processes, and delivers food.
Johnvents is a Nigerian agribusiness that’s transforming how Africa grows, processes, and delivers food.
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This #AfricaDay, we’re celebrating the spirit of innovation, resilience, and growth across the continent by spotlighting some of the African businesses we’re proud to back at BII.
Johnvents is a Nigerian agribusiness that’s transforming how Africa grows, processes, and delivers food.
Johnvents is a Nigerian agribusiness that’s transforming how Africa grows, processes, and delivers food.
To celebrate #AfricaDay, we’ve launched a special voicenote series sharing what makes Africa such an exciting place for impact investing.
Sherine Shohdy, Head of Office and Coverage Director, whose insights reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and opportunity that define Africa today.
Sherine Shohdy, Head of Office and Coverage Director, whose insights reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and opportunity that define Africa today.
May 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
To celebrate #AfricaDay, we’ve launched a special voicenote series sharing what makes Africa such an exciting place for impact investing.
Sherine Shohdy, Head of Office and Coverage Director, whose insights reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and opportunity that define Africa today.
Sherine Shohdy, Head of Office and Coverage Director, whose insights reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and opportunity that define Africa today.
“Africa is often seen as a place of challenges, but it’s also where some of the most exciting opportunities are.” — Fatima Jimanate Umar, Investment Executive, Nigeria
In the latest episode of our Africa Day series, Fatima shares how development finance is helping unlock what’s already possible.
In the latest episode of our Africa Day series, Fatima shares how development finance is helping unlock what’s already possible.
May 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Africa is often seen as a place of challenges, but it’s also where some of the most exciting opportunities are.” — Fatima Jimanate Umar, Investment Executive, Nigeria
In the latest episode of our Africa Day series, Fatima shares how development finance is helping unlock what’s already possible.
In the latest episode of our Africa Day series, Fatima shares how development finance is helping unlock what’s already possible.
This Africa Day, we’re highlighting the the incredible businesses we’re proud to back.
This May, follow as we share insights, case studies, and stories that showcase our commitment to Africa’s growth and potential.
#AfricaRising #BII #InvestingForImpact #AfricaDay #PrivateCapital #EmergingMarkets
This May, follow as we share insights, case studies, and stories that showcase our commitment to Africa’s growth and potential.
#AfricaRising #BII #InvestingForImpact #AfricaDay #PrivateCapital #EmergingMarkets
May 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This Africa Day, we’re highlighting the the incredible businesses we’re proud to back.
This May, follow as we share insights, case studies, and stories that showcase our commitment to Africa’s growth and potential.
#AfricaRising #BII #InvestingForImpact #AfricaDay #PrivateCapital #EmergingMarkets
This May, follow as we share insights, case studies, and stories that showcase our commitment to Africa’s growth and potential.
#AfricaRising #BII #InvestingForImpact #AfricaDay #PrivateCapital #EmergingMarkets
We are proud to announce a $100 million investment in ReNew Photovoltaics, the solar manufacturing arm of ReNew Energy Global Plc. This marks our first investment in solar manufacturing in India, which will significantly boost clean energy generation.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yd4abz48
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yd4abz48
May 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We are proud to announce a $100 million investment in ReNew Photovoltaics, the solar manufacturing arm of ReNew Energy Global Plc. This marks our first investment in solar manufacturing in India, which will significantly boost clean energy generation.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yd4abz48
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yd4abz48
As part of ‘Innovations changing the world’, we’re highlighting Fasal. Their app helps farmers predict weather, optimise resources like fertiliser and water, and secure top crop prices.
#InnovationsChangingTheWorld #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SustainableInvesting #BIIImpact
#InnovationsChangingTheWorld #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SustainableInvesting #BIIImpact
March 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As part of ‘Innovations changing the world’, we’re highlighting Fasal. Their app helps farmers predict weather, optimise resources like fertiliser and water, and secure top crop prices.
#InnovationsChangingTheWorld #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SustainableInvesting #BIIImpact
#InnovationsChangingTheWorld #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SustainableInvesting #BIIImpact
We believe diverse leadership is essential for sustainable growth. That’s why we partnered with TheBoardroom Africa, a trailblazing organisation dedicated to increasing female representation in boardrooms across Africa.
Read the case study here: lnkd.in/ePqi5CzA #IWD2025
#DiversityAndInclusion
Read the case study here: lnkd.in/ePqi5CzA #IWD2025
#DiversityAndInclusion
March 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We believe diverse leadership is essential for sustainable growth. That’s why we partnered with TheBoardroom Africa, a trailblazing organisation dedicated to increasing female representation in boardrooms across Africa.
Read the case study here: lnkd.in/ePqi5CzA #IWD2025
#DiversityAndInclusion
Read the case study here: lnkd.in/ePqi5CzA #IWD2025
#DiversityAndInclusion
We hosted a reception at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Cape Town. Speakers including our CEO Leslie Maasdorp, our Chair Diana Layfield, Antony Phillipson UK High Commissioner to South Africa and Tomi Amosun Managing Partner at Summit Africa Fund, took to podium to share their thoughts
March 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We hosted a reception at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Cape Town. Speakers including our CEO Leslie Maasdorp, our Chair Diana Layfield, Antony Phillipson UK High Commissioner to South Africa and Tomi Amosun Managing Partner at Summit Africa Fund, took to podium to share their thoughts
The climate emergency demands urgent and innovative financial solutions. Our CEO, Leslie Maasdorp is calling for deeper collaboration between DFIs and MDBs to accelerate the flow of private capital into climate finance.
Read more here: lnkd.in/esX_kF7z
#ClimateFinance #DevelopmentFinance
Read more here: lnkd.in/esX_kF7z
#ClimateFinance #DevelopmentFinance
February 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The climate emergency demands urgent and innovative financial solutions. Our CEO, Leslie Maasdorp is calling for deeper collaboration between DFIs and MDBs to accelerate the flow of private capital into climate finance.
Read more here: lnkd.in/esX_kF7z
#ClimateFinance #DevelopmentFinance
Read more here: lnkd.in/esX_kF7z
#ClimateFinance #DevelopmentFinance