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GAWA Capital is a European impact investment management firm founded in 2009 that focuses on building opportunities for low-income communities through investments in social companies in developing countries. As the largest impact fund manager in Spain, GAWA has over 14 years of experience and manages EUR 220 million in assets across four funds, having made 70 impact investments in 20 countries and positively impacted over 750,000 families.
The firm pioneers impact investing in Spain by supporting social enterprises that provide market-based solutions to critical issues like poverty and climate change. GAWA carefully selects financially sustainable companies with true social missions, balancing meaningful social impact with market-rate returns for investors while focusing on excluded rural populations in developing countries.
GAWA Capital believes that real, transformative change can only be driven by financially sustainable business models that provide tailor-made solutions to critical issues such as poverty and climate change. The firm focuses on developing countries, carefully selecting social enterprises that provide opportunities for low-income communities to boost their livelihoods while offering a sustainable business model that balances social impact with market-rate returns for investors.
Proven Track Record
Over 14 years of experience with EUR 220 million under management and 6.34% annual IRR in their first fund.
Extensive Impact Reach
70 impact investments across 20 countries, positively impacting over 750,000 families in low-income communities.
Market Leadership
Largest impact fund manager in Spain and pioneer of impact investing asset class introduction in the country.
Dual Returns Focus
Balances meaningful social impact with market-rate financial returns through investments in sustainable social enterprises.
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