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WIC Capital

Women-led businesses

In Portfolio since 2019
7 years
Committed Capital
Location
West Africa
Sector
Early-Stage Ventures

WIC Capital, launched in 2019, is a pioneering investment vehicle designed to support women-led SMEs across Francophone West Africa. With a focus on blending financial capital and hands-on technical assistance, the fund has transformed how female entrepreneurs access growth financing in Senegal’s largely informal business landscape. Backed by the FSDAi Nyala Facility, WIC Capital has strengthened its investment approach, fostered ecosystem change, and demonstrated the commercial and social value of gender-lens investing in Africa.

ACV’s impact measurement approach will evolve as we learn more about building businesses in the climate space and partner with new impact investors and actors.


Million
Reduction of 100 million tonnes annually by 2030, at least 30% capture.

Jobs
5000 jobs will be created, protected, and supported with at least 50% women.

Policies
15 Positive policy changes influenced.

 
GBP 34m will be mobilized/catalyzed from the public and private sector for projects designed to address climate change.