The USD 200 million Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund has a GLI mandate and is systematically integrating gender diversity, equity and inclusion principles into all aspects of its operations.

September, 2023

Today, the Ilu Fund’s 25 portfolio companies are serving more than 775,000 clients of whom 75% identify as women and 26% reside in rural areas, as well as employing more than 7,500 individuals with formal and full-time work. 

September, 2023

Through its investments, EEGF addresses the energy needs of African women consumers and women business owners.

September, 2023

ADI’s approximately AUD 1 million investment to finance the lending portfolio of women-focused FinTechs has provided access to capital to over one million women-owned or led MSMEs.

September, 2023

Backed by a $300 million contribution from the Government of Canada, the Equality Fund unites gender-lens investing, bold government funding, and powerful, multi-sector philanthropy to unlock new capital for women's rights organizations and movements.

September, 2023

TCEII uncovers the unique opportunity for GLI investors to directly invest in SMEs in the care economy, many of which are women-led and women-owned and also develop products and services that address women and girls’ needs.

September, 2023

September 5, 2023
Co-authored by Katie Turner

Contributions from Rob Beyer and Deogratias Mzurikwao of Villgro Africa

Contributions from Majid Mirza of ESG Tree

Author: Joy Warimah-Otto

Samanta Attridge
Christian Novak

Working paper by Samantha Attridge & Christian Novak