Wangara Capital Partners

Overview

Wangara Capital Partners is an impact investment firm headquartered in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to fostering the growth of green businesses. The firm is launching a climate-focused fund with a target size of USD 10 million, aiming to invest between USD 50,000 and USD 500,000 in equity and quasi-equity in small and growing businesses engaged in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water management, climate-smart agriculture, or other climate-friendly sectors. In addition to financial investments, Wangara provides technical assistance grants to support the growth and sustainability of these businesses. The firm's investment strategy focuses on early-stage and growth-stage companies, offering patient capital and technical assistance to enable them to execute their growth strategies and achieve their financial and impact aspirations. Wangara's portfolio includes investments in sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water management, and climate-smart agriculture. The firm is committed to contributing to the growth of the green economy in Africa, starting with Ghana, by providing green businesses with patient capital and technical assistance for their growth. Wangara Capital Partners is backed by distinguished organizations and partners, including the Innohub Foundation through the Ghana Climate Venture Facility from the World Bank. The firm is also the local manager of the I & P Acceleration in Sahel (IPAS) program, financed by the European Union. These collaborations reflect Wangara's commitment to responsible investment and its role in supporting sustainable development in Ghana and the broader African region.

Investment Focus

• Engagement in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water management, climate-smart agriculture, or other climate-friendly sectors
• Small and growing businesses in the 'missing middle'

Portfolio Companies