Fund vehicle

Women Entrepreneurs Debt Fund (WEDF)

Compiled from public sources

The Women Entrepreneurs Debt Fund (WEDF) is a specialised private credit vehicle managed by the IFC Asset Management Company (AMC). Launched as a first-of-its-kind global debt fund, its primary mandate is to close the credit gap for women-owned small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) in emerging markets. The fund provides senior loans to local financial institutions, which are then contractually obligated to on-lend those funds specifically to women-led businesses. By partnering with local banks, WEDF aims to demonstrate the commercial viability of the women’s market segment, thereby encouraging sustainable private sector lending to female entrepreneurs. The fund operates in tandem with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative, which provides complementary business education and technical assistance.

Manager

IFC Asset Management Company

Vintage

2016

Strategy

Private Credit

Target size

$150m

Size

$110m

Status

Fully Invested