Aruwa Capital Management has released its 2024 Impact Report, spotlighting a year of intentional investment, inclusive prosperity, and measurable outcomes across Africa’s real economy.

Despite macroeconomic pressures, Aruwa’s commitment to backing gender-intentional businesses that sit at the heart of Africa’s everyday economy remained unwavering. Their 2024 report captures how capital, when deployed intentionally, can drive both commercial success and social transformation.

Key Highlights from 2024:

• 205,489 jobs supported, with 70% of indirect jobs held by women

• 611,722 customers reached, 63% of whom are women

• $147 million in revenue generated across their value chains

• $7 million in follow-on capital raised by portfolio companies

• 1,263 SMEs accessing productive-use solar solutions

• $4 million paid in taxes, contributing to local economies

• 70% of Aruwa’s portfolio is women-led or directly serves female consumers

Aruwa’s gender-lens investing strategy is not an ESG add-on—it is a core philosophy shaping where and how capital is deployed. By targeting businesses that meet essential needs in healthcare, consumer goods, clean energy, and financial services, Aruwa continues to unlock scalable, resilient growth while embedding women across value chains as consumers, workers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

To learn more about Aruwa Capital’s approach and their transformative work in 2024, download the full Impact Report [here]