wCap Fund I
Credit Est. 2025
Also known as WI.
USD 1M
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Credit Fund
- HQ
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Founded
- 2025
- Tracked deals
- 2
About
wCap is an investment firm focused on Southern Africa. It invests in small and medium-sized businesses, combining regional market knowledge with investment and credit expertise.
Strategies
Private Credit
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 250K - USD 1.2M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Zambia
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Africa
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
Lusaka, Zambia
Office Presence
1 country
Zambia
1 known office
Lusaka, Zambia (HQ)
Deals & Activity
Tracked Deals
2
Most common deal types
Unknown (2)
Recent tracked deals
Location
Wcap
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