W.O.M.A.N. (Women in Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Nutrition) is a flagship initiative under Alitheia Capital’s Gender 3.0 agenda, focused on accelerating inclusive economic growth at the intersection of gender equity, climate resilience, and digital transformation. With a specific lens on Africa’s manufacturing, agribusiness, and nutrition sectors, this initiative showcases women as catalysts for innovation, sustainability, and prosperity.
As pioneers in gender-smart investing and co-managers of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest gender lens fund, Alitheia IDF Fund, Alitheia Capital continues to lead with impact, unlocking capital for women-led and gender smart enterprises.
Scaling Sustainable Manufacturing & Energy Transition for
women -Led SMEs in Africa
The second edition of W.O.M.A.N by Alitheia is hosted in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and Manufacturing Africa, with a strategic focus on advancing Africa’s energy transition and green industrial transformation. Themed “Scaling Sustainable Manufacturing & Energy Transition for women -Led SMEs in Africa” , W.O.M.A.N will bring together women entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers to share insights, unlock opportunities, and accelerate a gender-inclusive, climate-smart industrial future. We will also launch of Nzinga, Alitheia Capital’s capacity building platform for SME’s alongside Manufacturing Africa’s Green Business Building Initiative.
Join the W.O.M.A.N
Community
Be part of a growing community of women fostering inclusive growth across Africa’s manufacturing, agribusiness, and nutrition sectors. W.O.M.A.N is for women-led businesses, investors, ecosystem enablers, and policymakers committed to shaping a gender-inclusive, climate-resilient, and digitally empowered future. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, access resources, share insights, or collaborate with like-minded leaders, W.O.M.A.N offers a network and the tools to amplify your impact.
Portco showcase
Our Portfolio Impact
Psaltry International Limited
- 30,000+ indirect jobs (suppliers and distributors)
- 5,000 tons of Flour, Sorbitol & Starch total production post investment
- Supported 11,050 farmers including 3,315 women
- Created 209 jobs, predominantly for women (85%)
- Utilised solar battery storage and biodigester technology to cut power costs by over 30% and reduced carbon emissions by over 15,142 tons
SKLD Integrated Services
- 258,000+ school products created
- 150,000+ SKUs/units produced
- 10 Active retail stores
- USD $5.5M essential items for humanitarian interventions supplied
- Achieved over 40% increase in school partnerships for effective educational outcomes
- Woman-led business with 43% female employees & over 80% female customers. Uses biodegradable cardboard boxes made from renewable sources and employs solar battery storage in retail stores, contributing to climate action
ReelFruit
- 400,000+ kg of healthy snacks products produced post investment
- 28 million units of products exported
- Over 220+ farmers supported to significantly improve yield and farming practices
- Increased production capacity utilization to over 54%, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions by 15% and 20%
- Created 238 jobs, with 55% women ownership and 56% female employees
- Circulated over 126kg of waste, enhancing efficiency and reducing landfill waste by 2%
Wemy Industries
- 653 million essential hygiene and personal care products created post investment
- 80 million customers across the ECOWAS markets
- 58% of employees are women, and 43% of our board members are women, with a 29% increase in female distributors
- Created 478 direct jobs, contributing to an estimated 73,776 indirect jobs in the local economy
- Achieved over 64% capacity utilization with 100% net availability and zero defective goods
Tomato Jos
- Supported 874 smallholder farmers, including 521 female farmers, resulting in over 141% increase in income
- Created 204 direct jobs, with 35% female employees and significant representation of women in leadership roles
- Provided over USD 200,000 in loans to farmers, boosting average yields to 26.3 tons per hectare and increasing smallholder incomes to an average of USD 424
Ivili Group
- 112 full-time employees with 70% being women
- 33% of leadership roles are held by women
- The company manufactured 6,239 kg of products; $9,866 in farmer income in Q1 2025
