Now open for applications, the fund actively seeks investment-ready infrastructure projects and growth companies developing scalable, climate-resilient water and sanitation solutions. The fund prioritizes investments in Kenya and South Africa, with additional focus regions including Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines
WaterEquity, a global asset manager dedicated to advancing water and sanitation solutions through private investment, has successfully raised over Ksh 12.95 billion (US$100 million) for its new initiative, the Water & Climate Resilience Fund.
Now open for applications, the fund actively seeks investment-ready infrastructure projects and growth companies developing scalable, climate-resilient water and sanitation solutions. The fund prioritizes investments in Kenya and South Africa, with additional focus regions including Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines.
It aims to support projects addressing critical water challenges exacerbated by climate change. “Climate change is intensifying threats to health, productivity, and critical infrastructure, especially in regions already vulnerable to water stress,” stated Marlene Hormes, Chief Investment Officer at WaterEquity.
“This funding initiative will enable us to identify and support projects that leverage private sector investment to advance innovative and impactful water solutions. Our goal is to create sustainable water access, enhance community resilience, and foster long-term positive change in low-income communities across emerging markets.”
The Water & Climate Resilience Fund targets equity and mezzanine investments across the water value chain, considering ticket sizes ranging from Ksh 259 million (US$2 million) to Ksh 1.94 billion (US$15 million). It prefers minority ownership stakes and has an investment horizon of five to seven years.
By mobilizing private investment in climate-resilient water infrastructure, WaterEquity aims to address global water challenges while driving sustainable development in vulnerable communities.
