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A solar company can install panels in a village in Kenya or Sierra Leone. What it often can’t do is finance the inventory, working capital, and receivables needed to reach the next thousand households. This is the “missing middle”, too large for microfinance, too small and too risky for commercial banks. And the scale of the gap is staggering. Around […]

In honor of Women’s Day, we are celebrating women entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and creating lasting change in their communities. Today, we feature Sharon Daka, the Founder & Director of Kawaida Energy, a company based in Ndola, Zambia, that provides energy equipment and solutions. Sharon Daka is an entrepreneur deeply committed to sustainability and energy access. Growing […]

In honor of Women’s Day, we are celebrating trailblazing female entrepreneurs who are transforming industries and making a lasting impact in their communities. Today, we shine a spotlight on Joyce Sikwese, the Malawi Country Manager of Green Impact Technologies. Joyce is a visionary leader and advocate for clean energy access in Malawi. With expertise in strategy, market research, and partnerships, […]

Ethel Chiwara Mupambwa is a distinguished financial inclusion evangelist and the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of MoneyMart Finance Group, which also houses the solar company MosolarCo (Private) Limited. With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, she has dedicated her career to creating innovative financial solutions that empower underserved communities, particularly women and rural populations across […]

  In celebration of Women’s Day, our Female Founders Spotlight Series highlights inspiring women entrepreneurs who are driving change and creating impact in their communities. Today, we feature Sharon Yeti, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Powerlive Zimbabwe, a company dedicated to providing clean and affordable solar energy to underserved communities.  Sharon Yeti is a dynamic leader with over a […]

In celebration of Women’s Day, our Female Founders Spotlight Series highlights inspiring women entrepreneurs who are driving change in the renewable energy sector. Today, we feature Judith Marera, the founder and CEO of Lanforce Energy, a women-led for-profit social enterprise dedicated to eradicating energy poverty and empowering women through sustainable solutions. Judith was born and raised in rural Zimbabwe, where […]

In honor of Women’s Day, we are shining a light on inspiring female entrepreneurs who are driving change and making an impact in their communities. Today, we feature Virginia Sibanda, the Founder & CEO of VIRL Financial Services, a microfinance institution dedicated to empowering individuals and small businesses through financial solutions and business education. With over 35 years of experience […]

The original goal of impact investing was to build out the spectrum between philanthropy and commercial investment. But then the arrival of commercial private equity firms — promising scale and market-rate financial returns, and raising large amounts under the banner of impact investing — pulled all the energy from the sector toward the commercial end of the spectrum, like metal […]

New York, 30 August 2024 — SIMA Funds, a leading impact investing firm, is honored to welcome Deepak Kamra to its Advisory Board. Deepak Kamra is a distinguished General Partner at Canaan Partners, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm renowned for its investments in consumer marketplaces, enterprise software, and aerospace sectors. With a career spanning over three decades, Deepak has […]

New York, 20 August 2024 — SIMA Funds, a leading impact investing firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Godwin Ehigiamusoe to its Advisory Board. Godwin is a renowned microfinance practitioner and social investor with a distinguished career dedicated to empowering communities and alleviating poverty.  Godwin’s journey in microfinance began in the late 1980s when he founded Lift Above […]