The Women in Africa Investments (WAI), founded and managed by Lelapa, is an active network of over 160 women investment professionals who are working toward a more equitable distribution of capital on the continent. The group includes many highly influential investors in its membership that are having a significant impact through systems-change initiatives to allocate capital more equitably and responsibly. Our sister group, Advancing Women in Investing (AWI), which is a collaborative of first-time and emerging female capital movers, has also been featured alongside the other exceptional groups in this year’s report.

We’re doing the work to make a difference alongside a powerful network of equally strong women. Never underestimate the power of women working together to create change!