wCap – Women Capital

Gender Lens and Climate Impact Investment management Firm

We back the best women founders for the best returns.

We help women-led businesses access capital, knowledge, networks and markets they need to build and scale successful enterprises.

INVESTMENT APPROACH

wCap Limited operates as a sector-agnostic gender lens investment management firm with a preference for businesses offering climate solutions. By diversifying our portfolio across sectors and different countries, the firm aims to create a positive ripple effect on both the economic empowerment of women and the mitigation of climate change in the Southern Africa Region. At present, wCap invests in growth-stage (operating for at least 3-5 years) women-owned or led businesses in Zambia, Namibia and South Africa.

We are an award-winning investment management firm

Winners of THE BIZZ Award for 2024 from the World Confederation of Business (WORLDCOB). ​
Winners of the 2023 Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Awards from Wealth and Finance International.

WHY US

We address the nexus between climate finance and gender lens investing. Our team brings a wealth of unique knowledge and experience in private capital markets and a proven track record of value creation ensures our clients receive the best returns.

Our Partners collaborate with various international organisations and institutions and impact-focused entities to leverage their expertise, networks, and resources. Some affiliations and memberships include the 2x Ignite Community of Practice, Women Leaders for Climate Action in Zambia, She Trades Zambia, the Obuntu Foundation and several others. These strategic partnerships enhance the firm’s ability to identify high-impact investment opportunities and support portfolio companies in achieving their environmental and social objectives.

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News & Updates

wCap Announces USD250,000 Equity Investment in Zanga African Metrics to Propel Data Analytics and Innovation for Leadership Development in Zambia wCap Limited is pleased to announce
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wCap Announces Strategic Investment in Luano Food Company wCap Limited is pleased to announce its investment in Luano Food Company, an innovative agro-processing business based in
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In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the critical role that women play in driving economic growth and development. Despite this, women
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