WWB ISIS Fund

The WWB Isis Fund operates as a specialized venture capital fund, structured as a Delaware limited partnership, making direct minority equity investments. It strategically deploys capital into financial institutions that prioritize serving women, combining the pursuit of financial returns with a measurable social impact by actively expanding financial inclusion for underserved populations. The fund, launched in January 2012, utilizes an investment thesis centered on empowering women economically through access to tailored financial services.

The fund is managed by Women's World Banking, an organization established in 1976 by Michaela Walsh. Her foundational insight stemmed from observing the significant barriers women entrepreneurs faced globally in accessing crucial financial services. The WWB Isis Fund extends this core mission, leveraging an investment vehicle to directly support and scale institutions capable of addressing this persistent market gap, building upon decades of advocacy and partnership.

It primarily invests in specialized microfinance institutions and various financial service providers operating within the extensive Women's World Banking network. The fund’s overarching vision is to influence the financial sector to more effectively cater to the distinct needs of low-income women, thereby fostering their economic empowerment and enabling the widespread adoption of sustainable, inclusive financial models across developing markets.