Gender-Lens Investor

Celebrating 5 Years of Alitheia IDF as a 2X Global Flagship Fund and Alitheia Capital’s Membership in 2X Global 

Gender-Lens Investor

Alitheia Capital is thrilled to celebrate two transformative milestones: the 5th anniversary of Alitheia IDF as a 2X Global Flagship Fund and our formal membership in 2X Global. These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to gender-lens investing and our mission to drive sustainable and inclusive growth across Africa. 

5 Years of Impact: Alitheia IDF’s Milestone as a 2X Global Flagship Fund 

  • Since 2019, Alitheia IDF has led the charge in championing gender-smart investments across the continent. In five years, the fund has: 
  • Invested over $75 million across 13 transformative companies in Africa. 
  • 77% of portfolio companies are women-owned representing 51.62 million USD in revenue. 
  • Increased female board representation across our portfolio companies to 54%. 
  • 1,584 full-time employees and over 850,000 indirect jobs created, with over 45% held by women 
  • Drove the movement of 23% of our portfolio companies to Gender Strategic, 54% to Gender Proactive and 23% are Gender Aware as gender consciousness for better performance. 

Our investments have spanned vital sectors, from agriculture to fintech and renewable energy, ensuring climate resilience, digital innovation, and economic empowerment remain at the core of our operations. Alitheia IDF’s achievements showcase the power of integrating gender equity as a key driver of financial and social returns. 

“Alitheia Capital and 2X Global have been on a long, shared journey together, going back to when their pioneering fund, Alitheia IDF Fund (AIF), was named a 2X Flagship Fund in 2019. 

They have been paving the way as a pioneer of gender lens investing and have set a benchmark for the industry of what it means to have gender as a value driver at the core of an investment strategy. Alitheia IDF have inspired a whole new generation of women-led fund managers, and we are truly excited that they are now officially a member of 2X Global” Jessica Espinoza, CEO 2X Global  

Joining 2X Global: Amplifying Our Mission 

Alitheia Capital is proud to formalise our partnership with 2X Global, an international initiative dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through investment. By becoming a member, we strengthen our ability to: 

  • Mobilise greater private capital for sustainable development in Africa. 
  • Drive systemic change by championing gender-smart, climate-resilient, and digitally transformative solutions. 
  • Collaborate with global leaders to reshape Africa’s financial and social ecosystems. 

“Our membership in 2X Global reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing gender equity through strategic investments that also foster climate resilience and digital transformation. As a firm founded and led by a woman, we understand the transformative power of women’s leadership in building resilient, future-ready economies” 

‘Tokunboh Ishmael, Co-Founder and CEO of Alitheia Capital.  

Shaping the Future Together 

From pioneering investments in companies like ReelFruit and Psaltry International to empowering women-led enterprises, our journey has been a testament to the impact of collaborative action. As we mark these milestones, we look forward to scaling our efforts in gender-lens investing and fostering innovation that transforms lives. 

These milestones are not just about celebrating past achievements, they are a call to action. Together with 2X Global and our partners, we are committed to unlocking Africa’s full potential and creating a future where equity, innovation, and sustainability thrive. 

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