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Bill Maasdorp of @britishintinv.bsky.social shares the organization’s five-year strategy in today’s “ImpactAlpha LP/GP” newsletter.
🎧 Listen to the Agents of Impact podcast.
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🎧 Listen to the Agents of Impact podcast.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Bill Maasdorp of @britishintinv.bsky.social shares the organization’s five-year strategy in today’s “ImpactAlpha LP/GP” newsletter.
🎧 Listen to the Agents of Impact podcast.
impactalpha.com/bii-wants-to...
🎧 Listen to the Agents of Impact podcast.
impactalpha.com/bii-wants-to...
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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
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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
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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.
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“We are changing the entire nature of the development finance industry. It's about fixing the plumbing of how we work together, it's about harmonizing our policies.”
— British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp from Semafor’s World Economy Summit Studio
— British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp from Semafor’s World Economy Summit Studio
November 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
“We are changing the entire nature of the development finance industry. It's about fixing the plumbing of how we work together, it's about harmonizing our policies.”
— British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp from Semafor’s World Economy Summit Studio
— British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp from Semafor’s World Economy Summit Studio
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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World Bank’s Anna Bjerde speaks with our CEO Leslie Maasdorp about the evolving role of DFIs.
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#DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #Mission300 #EmergingMarkets #ImpactInvesting #AfricaDevelopment
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#DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #Mission300 #EmergingMarkets #ImpactInvesting #AfricaDevelopment
Mission 300: Partnering to Unlock Private Investment | Talking Development
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June 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
World Bank’s Anna Bjerde speaks with our CEO Leslie Maasdorp about the evolving role of DFIs.
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#DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #Mission300 #EmergingMarkets #ImpactInvesting #AfricaDevelopment
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#DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #Mission300 #EmergingMarkets #ImpactInvesting #AfricaDevelopment
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Join us as we go live to discuss blended finance fund design in practice
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IMPACT = event: Inside the capital stack: blended finance fund design in practice
YouTube video by British International Investment
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June 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Join us as we go live to discuss blended finance fund design in practice
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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
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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
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Aid is declining. The need for investment has never been greater. In The Independent, BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp explains how we’re backing frontier markets with long-term capital to tackle energy poverty and accelerate green growth. tinyurl.com/yeyudfwb
#BII #AfricaInvestment #DevelopmentFinance
#BII #AfricaInvestment #DevelopmentFinance
‘Foreign aid is being cut – but there is a better way to tackle the climate crisis’
Leslie Maasdorp, boss of British International Investment, speaks to Nick Ferris about the changing global aid landscape – and reveals that the agency gave a record amount to climate causes in 2024
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June 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Aid is declining. The need for investment has never been greater. In The Independent, BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp explains how we’re backing frontier markets with long-term capital to tackle energy poverty and accelerate green growth. tinyurl.com/yeyudfwb
#BII #AfricaInvestment #DevelopmentFinance
#BII #AfricaInvestment #DevelopmentFinance
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We are LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mST9...
Join us as we explore investing for gender equity and climate resilience.
#BII #GenderInvesting #LCAW #ClimateInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
Join us as we explore investing for gender equity and climate resilience.
#BII #GenderInvesting #LCAW #ClimateInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
Investing for gender equity and climate resilience
YouTube video by British International Investment
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June 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Join us as we explore investing for gender equity and climate resilience.
#BII #GenderInvesting #LCAW #ClimateInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
Join us as we explore investing for gender equity and climate resilience.
#BII #GenderInvesting #LCAW #ClimateInvesting #DevelopmentFinance
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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
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Our CEO Leslie Maasdorp spoke to Raj Kumar at Devex recently about the role of development finance in the run up to the Financing for Development conference.
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/xfj_z0D8HV0
#ClimateFinance #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentFinance #BIIImpact
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/xfj_z0D8HV0
#ClimateFinance #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentFinance #BIIImpact
Bridging the Finance Gap on the Road to Sevilla: Pro Briefing with Leslie Maasdorp
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June 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Our CEO Leslie Maasdorp spoke to Raj Kumar at Devex recently about the role of development finance in the run up to the Financing for Development conference.
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/xfj_z0D8HV0
#ClimateFinance #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentFinance #BIIImpact
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/xfj_z0D8HV0
#ClimateFinance #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentFinance #BIIImpact
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SunCulture uses solar-powered irrigation to help smallholders grow more with less water. Over 55,000 farms are already seeing the impact.
We’ve supported SunCulture since 2023. Watch the case: youtu.be/hhvZcaBojHM?...
#ClimateFinance #Agritech #LondonClimateActionWeek
We’ve supported SunCulture since 2023. Watch the case: youtu.be/hhvZcaBojHM?...
#ClimateFinance #Agritech #LondonClimateActionWeek
Boosting farmer resilience with SunCulture
YouTube video by British International Investment
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June 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
SunCulture uses solar-powered irrigation to help smallholders grow more with less water. Over 55,000 farms are already seeing the impact.
We’ve supported SunCulture since 2023. Watch the case: youtu.be/hhvZcaBojHM?...
#ClimateFinance #Agritech #LondonClimateActionWeek
We’ve supported SunCulture since 2023. Watch the case: youtu.be/hhvZcaBojHM?...
#ClimateFinance #Agritech #LondonClimateActionWeek
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BII’s Annual Review 2024 is now live.
At a time when the world is grappling with many challenges, we need to be ambitious about the impact we can have.
We’re proud to share how our investments have made a difference in 2024.
ar2024.bii.co.uk
At a time when the world is grappling with many challenges, we need to be ambitious about the impact we can have.
We’re proud to share how our investments have made a difference in 2024.
ar2024.bii.co.uk
Bold about impact | Annual Review 2024 | BII
Discover how bold thinking and innovative investments in 2024 are unlocking private capital and empowering entrepreneurs to tackle global challenges.
ar2024.bii.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
BII’s Annual Review 2024 is now live.
At a time when the world is grappling with many challenges, we need to be ambitious about the impact we can have.
We’re proud to share how our investments have made a difference in 2024.
ar2024.bii.co.uk
At a time when the world is grappling with many challenges, we need to be ambitious about the impact we can have.
We’re proud to share how our investments have made a difference in 2024.
ar2024.bii.co.uk
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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
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🌍 Do we need a new international approach to social development in order to tackle the global #ClimateEmergency?
We've partnered with @devex.com to gather expert insights on the topic, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of @britishintinv.bsky.social, shares his thoughts below. 🎥
We've partnered with @devex.com to gather expert insights on the topic, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of @britishintinv.bsky.social, shares his thoughts below. 🎥
June 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🌍 Do we need a new international approach to social development in order to tackle the global #ClimateEmergency?
We've partnered with @devex.com to gather expert insights on the topic, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of @britishintinv.bsky.social, shares his thoughts below. 🎥
We've partnered with @devex.com to gather expert insights on the topic, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of @britishintinv.bsky.social, shares his thoughts below. 🎥
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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
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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
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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
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December 3, 2024 at 4:16 PM
We are live! Join the conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ep...
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Since its launch, the Catalyst Portfolio has allowed BII to provide financial support to a broader range of high-impact businesses and projects, delivering patient, flexible capital where it’s needed most. Learn more here www.bii.co.uk/en/news-insi....
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The latest news, blogs, reports and events from British International Investment and information on how to contact spokespeople.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Since its launch, the Catalyst Portfolio has allowed BII to provide financial support to a broader range of high-impact businesses and projects, delivering patient, flexible capital where it’s needed most. Learn more here www.bii.co.uk/en/news-insi....