Impact Investments:
GLI Initiative
An Innovative Approach to Nurturing Women-Led Funds
Kuramo Capital was selected via a very competitive and comprehensive process as Fund Manager for the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) by the Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NABII) in 2025.
The WIIF is a N1.5tn fund being established to address the critical financing gap faced by the country’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprises. The naira-denominated fund will focus on early or growth-stage organizations addressing society’s socio-economic challenges and to target risk adjusted market returns
Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund
Kuramo Selected Fund Manager to Create 5 Million Jobs
The Enterprise Financing Facility (EFF)
Kuramo Catalyzes $100M EFF to Bridge SME Financing Gaps and Drive Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms
ALIGNED VISION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO FINANCING & ENABLE YOUNG AFRICANS ACCESS DIGNIFIED JOBS
Mission / Vision
The Enterprise Financing Facility (EFF) supports the Ethiopian private sector by addressing the financing needs of SMEs, aligning with Ethiopia’s 10-Year Plan and Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda
In collaboration with the National Bank of Ethiopia, the UNDP’s Innovative Finance Lab (IFL) catalyzes access to finance for MSMEs, playing a transformative role in Ethiopia’s economic development
Kuramo Capital acts as a gateway for global capital to transform Africa’s economic and social landscape. By leveraging extensive networks and expertise, it channels significant commercial capital to indigenous entrepreneurs building high-growth businesses that drive investor returns and deliver meaningful community impact
Proposed Strategic Partnership
The $100M EFF tackles SME financing gaps, accelerates job creation, and supports Ethiopia’s reforms by targeting key sectors like Agribusiness, Financial Inclusion, and Technology. Its approach combines Fund of Funds, direct, and co-investments to catalyze commercial capital for scalable businesses
