AWE (ACHIEVING WOMEN EQUITY) FUNDS
BREAKING NEWS:
AWE Funds marks first close of its Early Growth Venture Fund in India, secures $15 million in commitments
We believe in HER power
to transform communities, drive sustainable economic development, and deliver superior financial returns.
OUR INVESTMENT THESIS
Achieving Women Equity (AWE) and the accompanying empowerment of women drives gender equitable growth which is sustainable, scalable and a positive impact for EVERYONE in the economy.
India will add $ 1 Trillion to its GDP | The world will add $ 28 Trillion by investing in UN SDG #5
We are an early growth venture fund investing in exceptional value-creating entrepreneurs driving innovations that promote sustainibility.
“No climate action will be sustainable or scalable without a gender focus. While allocation to climate as estimated at more than US$600 Bn in 2021, only 1% integrated a gender lens.
This showcases the vast opportunity for change and growth.
Investing in SDG # 5 – Gender Equality is extremely interlinked with solving for at least 4 to 10 SDGs including #2, #7, #11, #13.
And that in turn promotes a ‘just’ transition.”
Our Inspiration
Project AIRSWEEE (All India Road Show for Women Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship), a US State Department funded capacity building project was founded & led by AWE Funds’ founder, Ms. Seema Chaturvedi.
“Access to capital, especially equity capital, is one of the top 3 challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in India.”
Supported and funded by
AIRSWEE 1.0
Project AIRSWEE mentored 125 women entrepreneurs from 27 cities in India.
AIRSWEE 2.0
Received second year funding to mentor 450 women entrepreneurs from 30 cities in India.