We believe water is one of the best investments the world can make to improve health, help empower women, enable access to education, increase family income and change lives. Yet an estimated 4.4 billion people lack access to clean drinking water today.
At Incofin, we invest in solutions to this global challenge. We aim to bring clean water to the most vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia with a pioneering model that blends capital from public, private and philanthropic investors. Together, we’re demonstrating the viability of the clean water market.
Why invest in clean water
The challenge ahead looms large, but so does the opportunity. The data shows how urgently the world needs clean water solutions. Our fund makes you part of the solution.
4.4 billion people
lack access to safe drinking water
31% of global population
will be exposed to severe water stress by 2050
$140 billion
is needed in annual funding for clean water in underserved regions
30 million low-income people
could gain access to clean, affordable water by 2030 with Incofin
Impact with Incofin
Since launching our pioneering fund at the 2023 UN Water Conference, we’ve achieved significant progress towards our goals.
vulnerable people gained access to clean drinking water
of clean drinking water provided
*As of December 2024, annual figures
Focus on climate & gender
Investments in clean water with Incofin are purposely designed to generate positive climate and gender impact. We also integrate social considerations in our investment decisions.
Climate impact
In a warming world, Incofin’s water fund makes communities more resilient to climate change.
Reducing emissions
Investments help to avoid the need to boil water, prevent deforestation and shift enterprises to renewable energy – all actions that reduce carbon emissions.
Enhancing efficiency
The fund works to make every drop of water count with innovative technology and sustainable practices.
Encouraging adaptation
The droughts, extreme weather, and waterborne diseases that come with climate change require adaptation that our water fund explicitly supports.
Gender impact
Women and girls bear the burden of water collection in the markets where we invest. Our water fund is a source of empowerment.
Enabling freedom
The fund’s ability to increase and improve access to water frees up time for education, leisure, and income-generating activities.
Supporting equity
The fund supports the 2X Challenge by providing women with leadership opportunities, quality employment, enterprise support and more.
Providing inspiration
Proudly and well managed by an all-women team, the fund demonstrates the impact of female leadership and inspires its beneficiaries.
Other
investment
areas
We’re strengthening water’s value chain, forging partnerships and exploring innovations that are appropriate, affordable and sustainable at once.
Aparna PittieDeputy Fund Manager and Partner, Water Access Acceleration Fund
Where public systems reach their limits, we invest in solutions that complement and strengthen access to safe, affordable drinking water for all.
Clement M. WanderaPrivate Equity Investment Principal, Water Access Acceleration Fund
Our related funds
In addition to clean water, we manage funds and select investments in two other areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: inclusive finance and sustainable food.
These are more than just investment opportunities. But pathways to empowerment, solutions for resilience, and a future where resources are safeguarded and sustained.
