WIC Capital

Investment thesis

WIC Capital is the first investment fund dedicated exclusively to women-led enterprises in Francophone Africa. It mobilizes local and international institutional and private investors to support the growth of women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises. The fund invests through equity and quasi-equity across all sectors in companies founded by women, at least 50% owned by women, or with a majority-female management team. Beyond capital, WIC Capital provides flexible financing tailored to growth phases, technical support covering strategy, financial management, operations, HR, compliance and governance, a commercialization and networking platform, and access to the WIC Académie's pre- and post-investment programs.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

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