WIC Capital

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Investor type

Founded

March, 2019

AUM

Location

Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

WIC Capital is a venture capital firm based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2019 by the Women's Investment Club Senegal. The firm is dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa, providing financial resources and technical assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises owned or led by women. WIC Capital's team consists of 11 professionals, including 2 partners, who work to enhance the economic empowerment of women through strategic investments and a robust mentoring network.

The firm invests across various sectors, including agriculture, food and beverage, and consumer services, with a focus on companies that have a significant female leadership presence. WIC Capital offers equity and quasi-equity investments, although specific check sizes are not disclosed. The firm primarily targets investments in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, leveraging partnerships with local and international investors to maximize impact.

Notable investments by WIC Capital include companies such as Acasen - food products, Esteval - beverages, and Calinounou - other services. The firm collaborates with partners like USAID, the Mastercard Foundation, and FMO to foster growth and sustainability in its portfolio companies.

Industry

Agriculture Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Food and Beverage Foodtech Retail SaaS HealthTech

WIC Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Women-Led Enterprises Fund		Agriculture Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Retail SaaS HealthTech	Seed Series A Series B	Africa	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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Thiaba CAMARA SY Founding President

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Evelyne DIOH SIMPA Managing Director

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FAQs about WIC Capital

Is WIC Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

WIC Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is WIC Capital located?

WIC Capital is located in Dakar, Dakar, Senegal.

When was WIC Capital founded?

WIC Capital was founded in 2019.

What sectors and industries does WIC Capital invest in?

WIC Capital invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Retail, SaaS, HealthTech.

What is WIC Capital geographical focus of investments?

WIC Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does WIC Capital typically invest in?

WIC Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of WIC Capital investment?

WIC Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

Does WIC Capital invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

WIC Capital invests and supports Women startups and founders.

Is WIC Capital impact investor?

Yes, WIC Capital is impact investor.

What are the contacts of WIC Capital?

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