Evelyne DIOH SIMPA

Evelyne Dioh SIMPA is the Managing Partner of WIC Capital, a gender focused fund investing in small and growing businesses in West Africa. The Fund’s mission is to unleash the full potential of women-led businesses in Africa through adapted funding, tailored technical assistance and business networks. Evelyne is a recognized Investment professional who joined WIC Capital from FONSIS, Senegal’s sovereign wealth fund. She also formerly worked at the General Inspection of the Société Générale Group. Evelyne is a leading advocate for the development of local capital providers, which she believes is a solution to the SME and gender funding gaps. Evelyne's work and commitment have led her to receive several recognitions, including receiving The Outstanding Individual Achievement of the Year Award at the 2023 Krutham (formerly Intellidex) Africa Impact Investment Awards, being selected in the 2023 Private Equity International's Future 40 list in the Dealmakers Category, recognized on the 2022 Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) 40 under 40 list.