- August 26, 2024
- Posted by: Kusumi
- Category: Articles
Aruwa Capital Wins Prestigious Female-Founded Emerging Manager Award at PEWIN 2024
Aruwa Capital is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the 2024 Female-Founded Emerging Manager Award by the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN). This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to advancing gender equity and driving transformative change within the private equity industry both in our firm and through our investments.
This award is given annually to an outstanding firm nominated by PEWIN members, the PEWIN Council, and Chapter leadership. PEWIN is a network of the most influential women in private equity globally, with members representing institutions with over $3 trillion in assets under management (AUM). Impressively, 93% of PEWIN members hold senior leadership positions within the private equity industry, making this award a significant achievement.
Aruwa Capital emerged as the winner out of nine global nominees, a testament to the significant impact we have made through our focused approach to gender lens investing. This award is not just a recognition of our achievements, but a celebration of the power and potential of women-led businesses across Africa.
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, our visionary Founder and Managing Partner, who has been a proud member of PEWIN for the past six years, accepted the award on behalf of Aruwa Capital at the PEWIN Pinnacle event on September 10, 2024, in New York City. In addition to receiving this honour, Adesuwa represented Aruwa on a distinguished panel of global female capital allocators, further highlighting our mission and the crucial role we play in shaping the future of investment across the continent.
This award comes at a pivotal moment for Aruwa Capital, as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of impact investing. Our work is far from over; this recognition only fuels our determination to drive sustainable growth, create jobs, and champion gender equality across Africa.
We are immensely grateful to our investors, partners, and supporters who have been with us every step of the way. As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the incredible journey that has brought us here and the exciting future that lies ahead.
Join us in this celebration as we continue to forge a path toward a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape.Together, we are not just changing narratives; we are creating new ones.