Building Africa's next generation of investors
We equip African students and young professionals with finance education, investing training, mentorship, and global professional networks that open doors to careers in investing, private equity, and entrepreneurship.
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One Mission, Three Pillars
Africans Who Invest equips young people, professionals, and businesses with the knowledge, networks, and access to capital needed to build wealth, careers, and companies.
Financial Empowerment & Career Development
Financial knowledge, professional skills, and pathways into high-impact careers.
- AWI Fellowship
A year-long fellowship combining finance education, mentorship, and career readiness for undergraduates.
- Wealth FoundationsLaunching Soon
Practical financial education covering budgeting, credit, investing fundamentals, and long-term wealth building.
- The Exchange
A year-round community of guest speakers, mentorship, and networking events.
Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
Helping founders and businesses access capital, adopt new technologies, and scale.
- AI for Growth LabLaunching Soon
Helping African SMEs turn artificial intelligence into measurable business results.
- Capital Ready AcceleratorLaunching Soon
Preparing founders to confidently raise and manage capital.
Youth Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility
Introducing young people to entrepreneurship and financial opportunity early.
- NextGen FoundersLaunching Soon
A one-day entrepreneurship roadshow for public high schools, ending in a judged pitch challenge.
Africa's Premier Finance Talent Ecosystem
Africa has one of the world's youngest, fastest-growing populations, yet many talented students lack early exposure to finance careers and professional networks.
AWI is a nonprofit that empowers African students and young professionals through finance education, investing training, financial literacy, entrepreneurship exposure, mentorship, and global professional networks, expanding access to careers in investing, private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
Featured Programs & Funds
From fellowship and financial literacy training to the campaigns that fund them, every initiative below builds Africa's next generation of investors.
Wealth Foundations
Financial knowledge, investing confidence, and long-term wealth building: budgeting, credit, investing fundamentals, risk, taxes, and generational wealth, with dedicated Africa and U.S. tracks.
→ Builds the financial confidence fellows carry into every career path.
AWI Fellowship
Our flagship program combining finance education, mentorship, and career readiness for undergraduates with strong academics and leadership potential.
→ Prepares fellows to compete for top finance internships and full-time roles.
2026 Fellowship Cohort Fund
Covers training materials, mentor coordination, and travel stipends for this year’s AWI Fellows.
