WIC Capital

WIC Capital is a private equity firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. The firm focuses on providing financing and support specifically to women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, addressing the unique challenges faced by these businesses in West Africa. By prioritizing investments in women-led companies, WIC Capital aims to promote economic empowerment and foster sustainable growth within the region.

Evelyne Dioh Simpa

Executive Director

4 past transactions

Acasen

Venture Round in 2024
Acasen is an agri-food company that valorizes locally grown agricultural raw resources such as cereals, cashew nuts, peanuts, and potatoes.

Kwely

Seed Round in 2022
Kwely is a fast-growing startup that operates an online marketplace platform focused on the B2B market. The platform specializes in offering wholesale products, featuring customization and white-label options through collaborative production with various suppliers. This approach ensures high-quality service from production to delivery while leveraging technology to enhance accountability and transparency in payments, logistics, and marketing. By providing suppliers with tools to facilitate business growth, Kwely aims to streamline the wholesale process and improve overall efficiency.

Mburu

Seed Round in 2021
Mburu is an African bakery brand focused on the production and marketing of bread, pastries, and viennoiseries made from local raw materials such as millet, corn, sorghum, and seasonal fruits. The company is notable for being exclusively operated by women, promoting local Senegalese products while empowering women's groups in rural areas. By utilizing locally sourced ingredients, Mburu not only creates a diverse range of baked goods but also supports the economic development of communities, enabling these groups to produce local cereals and earn income through their efforts.

Les Ateliers Cuisine de Corinne

Venture Round in 2021
Les Ateliers de Corinne (LADC), is a Cooking school.
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