Mission: Alitheia Capital’s investment philosophy revolves around the concept of “true profit with a purpose.” Its mission is to deploy private capital into SMEs that not only generate financial returns but also address critical business, social, or environmental needs within their communities.

Impact: As providers of patient capital, Alitheia Capital through its investments in various sectors such as agribusiness, clean energy, and financial services, Alitheia has contributed to job creation across Africa. Through Alitheia IDF, the firm’s dedicated gender lens fund, Alitheia has created 9.5 million jobs (66% or 6.27 million for women). Ten companies in its gender-focused fund are women-owned businesses, with 35% Women in Management. The firm has enabled access to products for over 51 million women and girls in 20 countries with access to essential services. Alitheia’s investments in clean energy and sustainable agriculture have promoted environmental conservation and reduced carbon emissions. Alitheia’s investments in financial technology companies have expanded access to financial services for unbanked and underbanked populations.