IFC, Vertex, Avaana Back Kazam With $6.2 Mn To Expand EV Infra Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Karnataka-based electric vehicle (EV) energy-tech company raised USD 6.2 million in Series B funding from multiple investors. The company raised funding from International Finance Corporation (IFC) and existing investors, Vertex Ventures SEA & India, and Avaana Capital Advisors. The latest investment is expected to support Kazam’s expansion across the market, and its energy transition tools […] Read more
IFC Backs $5mn Investment In Husk Power For Solar Mini-Grid Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $5 million investment in Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Limited to support the rollout of solar hybrid mini-grids in underserved communities across northern Nigeria. The financing, backed by the Government of Canada, is aimed at expanding access to reliable and […] Read more
IFC Invests $400Mn To Support Bajaj Finance Climate Fundraising Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector focused entity that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services recently partnered with NBFC Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL) to invest $400 million. This is part of a $1 billion fundraising initiative by BFL. BFL raised IFC’s $400 million loan to expand financing options for customers buying […] Read more
IFC Partners With ACWA Power to Support Uzbekistan’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy IFC announced today a $240 million Islamic Equity Bridge Loan (EBL) financing for ACWA Power to support the development of Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector on the sidelines of the 8th Future Investment Institute conference at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. IFC’s financing will support the construction and operation of two projects, with a cumulative capacity of […] Read more
IFC Partners, Axis Bank Partner To Provide $500 Mn Loan In India Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), is making its first blue investment in India in partnership with Axis Bank. IFC entered this partnership with the private sector banks in India to provide a $500 million loan. This initiative also supports the company’s plan to develop a blue finance market and scale up financing of green projects […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Secures $275 Mn Investment From IFC Consortium Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and DEG today made a $275 Mn investment into Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL). IFC is a global impact investor and DEG is a German investment and development company. The consortium’s investment will infuse capital to fund FPEL’s business expansion plans which include a target portfolio of 3.5 […] Read more
News In Brief July 30: Vestas Offshore Wind Farm, IFC Lent $1Bn, Siemens’ Hydrogen Project Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas Secures 795 MW Offshore Wind Farm Vestas has received a wind turbine order for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, formerly known as Hollandse Kust West VII, in the Netherlands. Vestas is responsible for the supply of 53 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas […] Read more
Brookfield To Get IFC Funds For 550 MW Rajasthan Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy A portion of the funding required by Brookfield Asset Management to construct a 550-MWp solar park in the Indian state of Rajasthan would come from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The Canadian organisation will be compensated USD 105 million (EUR 98 million) for long-term non-convertible debentures that are assigned to the special purpose vehicles of […] Read more
IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more
