British International Investment plc

Laxmi Sunrise Bank is a leading "KA" class commercial bank in Nepal, formed in July 2023 by the merger of Laxmi Bank and Sunrise Bank. Headquartered in Kathmandu, it is one of Nepal's largest commercial banks, focusing on digital transformation, robotic process automation, and sustainable banking, with branches across the nation

Sanima Bank is an “A” Class Commercial Bank registered in Kathmandu, Nepal and promoted by a diverse and prominent group of Non-Resident Nepalese (NRNs) businessmen, namely Arun Kumar Ojha, Tek Raj Niraula and Jiba Lamichhane, among others. The bank commenced operations in 2004 as a National Level Development Bank with the vision to mobilize resources for national development. The banks director base includes professionals with deep and diverse experience, particularly from banking and hydropower sectors. Tuk Prasad Poudel, the Chairperson of the bank has 3 decades of experience in hydropower and has worked in Nepal, Russia, Norway, Liberia and Afghanistan. Sanima Bank offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through its 105 branches and 28 extension counters across 7 provinces in Nepal. Sanima’s shareholding is split between Promoters (51%) and the General Public (49%). The bank is listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (XNEP:SANIMA), with a current marketcapitalisation of $251.8m as at 31/1/2024.

Global IME Bank Ltd is one of the largest commercial banks in Nepal, providing credit to businesses across key economic sectors in the country.

Established in 2014, Dolma Fund Management is a private equity fund manager focused on highly impactful investments in critical sectors in Nepal. Dolma Impact Fund II invests primarily in renewable energy, healthcare and technology in Nepal.

BII has committed to providing financing for the construction of a landmark hydro-electric plant in central Nepal, Upper Trishuli-1.

The loan will allow NMB to lend to key sectors of the Nepalese economy, including infrastructure and agriculture, as well as growing the proportion of loans to MSMEs.