Women Investment Network ignites movement for gender equity in investment landscape
The launch of the Women Investment Network (Win) in South Africa marks a transformative step towards enhancing access to capital for women entrepreneurs, championing gender equity, and driving economic growth.
The highly anticipated launch of the Women Investment Network held at The Venue in Greenpark, Sandton on March 26, marked a powerful milestone in South Africa’s gender equity and investment landscape.
Brought to life under the visionary leadership of Katie Mohamed, the W-Suite founder, the event gathered entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders in a collaborative space dedicated to advancing access to capital for women-owned businesses.
Themed Accelerating Action, the day featured two compelling panel discussions. The first, The Power of Partnerships, explored how gender lens investing, coupled with strategic partnerships, can unlock transformative growth for women entrepreneurs.
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Mohamed said, “When we talk about economic growth. The focus is always on numbers, graphs, statistics, and policies. But where is the real transformation? It starts with people. Today, we focus on the women who are building businesses, challenging systems, and creating ripple effects that have uplifted entire communities.
“When women are empowered, they immeasurably improve the lives of everyone around them, their families, their communities, and even their countries. Women entrepreneurs are not just starting businesses, they are changing narratives.”
The second panel discussion, Women in Technology: Decoding the role of women in digital innovation, tackled the critical need for inclusion in the digital economy and the role of women in shaping tech-enabled futures.
“When we invest in women, when we invest in girls, we invest in the people, we invest in everyone else. So, let’s not pretend that the journey is easy. Women entrepreneurs still face outdated biases, regulatory red tape, and invisible ceilings.”
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She added that when women gain access to resources, mentorship and capital, they do not just grow their businesses; they create jobs.
“Women lead interest industries and transform economies. That is why we need policies and programmes that work with women, not around them. Gender responsive lending, mentorship at scale, and a serious shift in how we value women-driven innovation.
“Let’s empower the next generation of women, and let’s create a world where women with vision have the tools to bring things to life. The future is female, and yes, it is financially powerful.”
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