At M-Kyala Ventures, we redefine the contours of gender lens investing, forging impactful partnerships with investors and financial institutions. Our commitment extends beyond financial transactions to a holistic approach that transforms how capital flows.
With a proven track record in sustainable investing, our team navigates fund management, strategy development, and the nuanced structuring of investment vehicles. By unlocking access to capital for women entrepreneurs and SMEs, we not only drive positive financial outcomes but also catalyze social and environmental change.
Our gender lens investing strategies are meticulous, integrating intentional approaches that consider gender factors at every step. We collaboratively support funds, grant makers, and financial service providers—both existing and emerging—in crafting strategies that channel capital towards women entrepreneurs and businesses championing gender-inclusive models.
Through this collaborative effort, we contribute to fostering a more equitable and sustainable financial ecosystem.
Collaborative Approach:
- Strategic Alliances: We foster strategic alliances that transcend traditional investment boundaries, amplifying the impact of gender lens investing.
- Inclusive Capital: Our approach ensures that capital flows inclusively, targeting women-led enterprises and businesses with gender-inclusive models.
Project Highlights
- Developed a gender lens strategy for a leading climate impact investing fund in Kenya
- Developed a Gender Smart Lending Toolkit supported by Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs to enable financial institutions and investors to design financial products that serve women entrepreneurs.
- Created M-Kyala Capital a pioneering gender lens investing fund focused on deploying customised financial products for women entrpreneurs in East Africa. The fund supports women in sectors of climate, agriculture, education, health, technology and the circular ecomony
