Womens World Banking
Overview
Women's World Banking is a global non-profit organization founded in 1979 dedicated to women's economic empowerment through financial inclusion. It operates as a gender-lens investor through its wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary, Womens World Banking Asset Management (WAM). WAM makes direct minority equity investments in high-performing, women-focused financial service providers and other innovative companies in emerging markets and North America. The investment strategy aims to deliver both competitive financial returns and measurable social impact by advancing women as clients, employees, and leaders.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
womensworldbanking.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igloo | Nov 2022 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Amartha | Jun 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Pula Pula Adventure | Jan 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Lula | Feb 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Pula | Apr 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Womens World Banking based?
Womens World Banking is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Womens World Banking founded?
Founding year information for Womens World Banking is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Womens World Banking have?
Womens World Banking has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Womens World Banking's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Igloo, Amartha, Pula Pula Adventure, Lula, Pula.
What was Womens World Banking's most recent investment shown here?
Womens World Banking's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Amartha in 2024.
What sectors does Womens World Banking focus on?
Womens World Banking focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Womens World Banking focus on?
Womens World Banking typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Womens World Banking's AUM?
Womens World Banking's assets under management are estimated between $150.0M and $499.0M.