​A Pan-African initiative being structured to support collective capital mobilisation and increased participation of African women in Africa’s economic transformation.

​ABOUT

​The African Women Investment Fund Initiative (AWIFI) is a strategic Pan-African initiative being developed under Leading Women of Africa (LWA).

​The initiative seeks to support:

• ​collective capital mobilisation,

• ​strategic investment participation,

• ​women-led economic collaboration,

• ​and greater participation of African women within strategic sectors shaping the future of the continent.

​AWIFI is being positioned as a long-term ecosystem that enables African women to participate not only as entrepreneurs, but increasingly as:

• ​investors,

• ​consortium partners,

• ​project participants,

• ​and economic stakeholders.

​The initiative is currently in its structuring and ecosystem-building phase in engagement with professional fund management and strategic partners.

​At this stage, we are inviting expressions of interest from women, institutions, and strategic stakeholders interested in becoming part of the founding ecosystem.

​THE VISION

​To create a structured Pan-African investment platform enabling African women to collectively mobilise capital and participate in Africa’s commercially viable and high-impact projects.

​OBJECTIVES

• ​Mobilise capital from African women (including Diaspora)

• ​Enable participation in high-value investment opportunities

• ​Attract institutional and international co-investment

• ​Support industrialisation, trade, and value addition

• ​Build a pipeline of investment-ready projects across Africa

​STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS

​AWIFI seeks to support participation in sectors including:

• ​Infrastructure & Construction

• ​Manufacturing & Industrialisation

• ​Trade & Logistics

• ​Energy & Mining

• ​ICT, Digital Technology & AI

• ​Agribusiness & Agro-processing

• ​Financial Services & Investment

• ​Strategic African value chains

​GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES

​AWIFI is being developed with strong emphasis on:

• ​professional fund governance,

• ​transparency and accountability,

• ​regulatory alignment,

• ​responsible capital mobilisation,

• ​and long-term institutional credibility.

​The initiative is currently engaging experienced fund management and strategic advisory partners to support:

• ​fund structuring,

• ​governance framework development,

• ​compliance processes,

• ​investment oversight,

• ​and operational administration.

​Final governance structures will include:

• ​professional fund management,

• ​investment oversight mechanisms,

• ​defined participation processes,

• ​and clear operational accountability structures.

​AWIFI seeks to build a trusted and professionally managed ecosystem capable of supporting long-term participation of African women within strategic economic opportunities.

​PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

​To participate in the AWIFI ecosystem:

​Participants must be aligned with the vision and objectives of Leading Women of Africa (LWA).

​Preference will be given to:

• ​active LWA members,

• ​ecosystem partners,

• ​women entrepreneurs,

• ​professionals,

• ​investors,

• ​and institutions aligned with Africa’s economic transformation agenda.

​IMPORTANT NOTICE

​Current Status

​AWIFI is currently in:

​Expression of Interest & Structuring Phase

​This registration does NOT constitute:

• ​an investment solicitation,

• ​a financial offer,

• ​or a commitment to invest.

​Further information regarding participation structures, governance, fund management, and compliance processes will be communicated following completion of the structuring phase.

​CALL TO ACTION

​Join the Founding Ecosystem

​If you are interested in:

• ​investment participation,

• ​strategic partnerships,

• ​ecosystem collaboration,

• ​or learning more about AWIFI,

​Thank you for expressing your interest in the African Women Investment Fund Initiative (AWIFI).

​Your participation forms part of a broader effort to position African women more strategically within capital, investment, and economic development across the continent.

​Our team will communicate further updates as the structuring and ecosystem development process progresses

​CONTACT DETAILS

​Leading Women of Africa (LWA)

​📩 [email protected] 🌍 www.leadingwomenofafrica.com 📍 Cape Town, South Africa