wCap Fund I

Credit Est. 2025

Also known as WI.

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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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