Umai Group secures $50 million in debt financing from IFC to accelerate growth and expand its store network in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Amount Raised
$50 Million
Round Type
Debt Financing
KyrgyzstanFood and BeverageGroceryRetailLogisticsInvestors
Description
Umai Group has partnered with IFC to secure a $50 million loan facility. The funding will be used to construct a new distribution center and support future store expansion. This initiative aims to modernize grocery retailing in the Kyrgyz Republic. The project is expected to complete in mid-2027.
Quick answer
Umai Group raised $50 Million in a Debt Financing round, dated July 8, 2026. Investors: Ifc. Umai Group is based in Kyrgyzstan.
- How much did Umai Group raise?
- Umai Group raised $50 Million in a Debt Financing round on July 8, 2026.
- Who invested in Umai Group?
- Ifc is named as investors in this round.
- What does Umai Group do?
- Umai Group, founded in 2002, is the Kyrgyz Republic's leading modern grocery retailer operating 172 stores across various brands including Globus and SPAR.
- Where is Umai Group based and how big is it?
- Umai Group is based in Kyrgyzstan.
- Who are the decision-makers at Umai Group?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Umai Group, including the Chief Operating Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Food and Beverage and Grocery around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Umai Group that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Sumosave Retail raised $5.2M (Series B) on July 10, 2026.
- Freshflow raised $10M (Series A) on June 4, 2026.
- First Coffee raised $1.3M (Pre-Series A) on August 19, 2026.
- DeHaat Honest Farms raised $3.7M (Pre-Series A) on August 18, 2026.
- Customized Distribution Services raised an undisclosed amount on August 18, 2026.
- Every Half raised $8M (Series A) on July 16, 2026.
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