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Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Women of the World Endowment (WoWE) is a venture capital and private equity principals organization based in the District of Columbia, United States. It operates as a 100% mission-aligned endowment that invests its capital in and through women, aiming to achieve market-rate risk-adjusted returns while delivering deep social impact. The firm seeks to expand the pool of capital available for investment through co-investing and focuses on directing outcomes toward organizations that advance gender equity and systemic change, thereby creating a cycle of capital that supports comprehensive investment across the spectrum. WoWE reports a public markets portfolio that has performed in line with or above its benchmark, illustrating a gender lens investing approach that aims to yield solid results in various market conditions. Its model centers on empowering women as change makers who influence resilient investment systems, communities, and economies, with the intention of transforming opportunities for women and addressing urgent societal challenges through targeted investments and partnerships.