EBRD is a leading foreign investor that provides project financing for banks, industries and businesses in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. EBRD has purchased a stake of KazInvestBank (KIB) valued at $20 million to support the bank's regional expansion in Kazakhstan and the further development of its lending activities.

Operating as a separate business unit within Citigroup Alternative Investments, CVCI is a private equity investor in high growth market including Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America. CVCI has made its first investment in Kazakhstan by acquiring an equity stake of KazInvestBank (KIB) worth $20 million to strengthen and expand the company's operations.

French group JC Decaux is one of the world's leading outdoor advertising companies operating in all areas of the market: street furniture, billboard, transport advertising and digital. Ranking first in Europe and second in the world, JC Decaux has entered Kazakhstan advertising market through acquisition of 50% shares of RTS Perekrestok, leading Kazakhstan street billboard advertising company and one of the subsidiaries of Lancaster Group.

In 2003 Saipem, the largest contractor in the oil and gas industry, and Lancaster Group formed a 50/50 joint venture, ERSAI Caspian Contractor to pursue oil service business opportunities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. ERSAI is an oil support base in Mangystau region and one of the biggest contractor for Kashagan oilfield development.

Orica is the world's leading explosives manufacturer and service provider. With operations in around 50 countries, Orica provides services to the mining, quarrying and construction industries. Through Accept company, Lancaster Group participates in a joint venture Orica Kazakhstan.

Global IT Learning Solutions Corporation, NIIT is known for its pioneering work in the field of IT education and training. Lancaster Group and NIIT are promoting high quality IT education in Kazakhstan by opening five IT centres in major cities of the country.