IDF Capital is an established financier and specialist entrepreneurial financing institution, dedicated to investing in high-growth SMEs and innovative businesses. With a gender lens strategy, they back ventures that generate both commercial and social returns. IDF Capital offers various capital options, including short and long-term debt, quasi-equity, and equity instruments, to support the growth of entrepreneurial businesses.

As the first female-owned and led multi-fund manager in South Africa, IDF Capital aims to bridge the gap in access to finance by providing responsive and innovative financial solutions. Their investment philosophy revolves around creating value at every touchpoint, leveraging their deep understanding of the SME sector. With a diverse and multi-disciplinary team, IDF Capital is a trusted partner that offers bespoke funding and growth solutions.

They have a strong focus on female-owned entrepreneurial businesses and have earned worldwide acclaim as a thought leader in gender lens investing. IDF Capital's values of respect, excellence, diligence, and integrity guide their interactions with stakeholders. Their vision is to become the pre-eminent value-adding financier and advisor for high-growth SMEs in Africa, while their mission is to facilitate access to finance and propel entrepreneurial businesses towards success and prosperity.

With a commitment to impact and financial inclusion, IDF Capital empowers women, enhances their economic participation, and contributes to a more equitable society. They believe that financial inclusion is crucial for addressing socio-economic challenges in Africa. As a female-led company, IDF Capital fosters diversity and inclusivity in their investment portfolio by supporting female-owned ventures.

They have supported over 77,000 jobs and invested in more than 300 businesses to date. IDF Capital also considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions to ensure sustainable impact and capitalizes on dormant ESG returns. Their goal is to create a society that thrives on goodness and they align their activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IDF Capital measures and monitors the impact of their investments throughout the investment life cycle. Working towards institutionalizing sustainable impact, they continue to make a meaningful difference in the entrepreneurs and communities they serve. Through their subsidiary companies, IDF Finance, IDF Value Added Services, Alitheia IDF, and I'm In, IDF Capital provides additional support and services to their clients.

The company is led by a team of experienced professionals with deep industry expertise and a passion for driving success. Overall, IDF Capital is dedicated to facilitating access to finance for entrepreneurial businesses and believes that financial inclusion is a powerful remedy for socio-economic challenges in Africa