Alzbeta Klein

Operates as a renewable bio-resource company

Operates as trade association representing global fertilizer industry

ShoreCap Management (SCM) provides capital, governance and capacity building assistance to locally managed small business banks and regulated microfinance institutions in developing and transitional economies in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. SCM invests in small business banks, regulated microfinance institutions and other regulated non-bank financial service companies striving to profitably meet the credit needs of micro entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved markets. NGOs seeking to transform their operations into for-profit, regulated institutions are also eligible for investment. The firm invests in institutions located anywhere in Africa, Asia or the non first-round ascension countries of Eastern Europe are eligible for investment. Investees must have achieved a level of unsubsidized operating profit or have plans to do so within the next 12 to 18 months. As a minority shareholder, SCM seeks financial institutions with a strong, experienced management team and a committed set of local development-minded investors. They look to exit its investments within five to seven years through such means as a share put option, recapitalization by local investors, sale of company to strategic buyers or an IPO. In most cases, investments take the form of common or preferred stock along with convertible debt tied to performance milestones and a minimum capital-asset ratio. SCM generally invests in the local currency of the investee institution, although they often look for hedging mechanisms to protect against currency devaluation.

IFC Asset Management invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout, mezzanine, private credit and fund of funds transactions.