International Finance Corporation (IFC) is an international financial institution which offers investment, advisory, and asset management services to encourage private sector development in developing countries. IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1956 as the private sector arm of the World Bank Group to advance economic development by investing in strictly for-profit and commercial projects which reduce poverty and promote development.

Its goals are to increase sustainable agriculture opportunities, improve health and education, increase access to financing for microfinance and business clients, advanced infrastructure, help small businesses grow revenues, and invest in climate health.

Website: www.ifc.org

Mandala Capital is a private equity firm focused exclusively on long-term investments in the food industries of the Indian sub-continent. The firm seeks to establish partnerships with visionary promoters and management, and enhance the value of partner companies by providing complete solutions and support through its team of financial and operating professionals. Mandala’s current portfolio includes companies across the spectrum of food-related investing, including seeds, biotechnology, sugar, biochemicals, irrigation, food processing, solar, agri-financing, logistics and cold chain, dairy, beverages, and fresh produce. Founded in 2008, Mandala’s investor base includes some of the world’s leading endowments, pension funds, and private families.

For more information, visit www.mandala-capital.com