The WaterEquity Global Access Fund

For investors who believe markets can deliver financial returns while solving social challenges.

Realize untapped opportunity.

A massive demand for safe water and sanitation exists among people living in poverty. Lack of affordable financing is the key barrier.

Water is a smart investment.

A clear market opportunity aligns with an elemental human need. We are working to bridge the financing gap that separates
1 in 9 people from safe water,
and 1 in 3 from sanitation.¹

Promote economic development.

Access to safe water reduces inequality and promotes economic development. Time spent gathering water accounts for an estimated 24 billion USD in lost economic opportunity each year.²

Invest in her potential.

With safe water and sanitation, women can participate fully in economic activity. When all women work, global GDP is projected to rise by 28 trillion USD.³

Invest in climate action.

With safe water and sanitation, vulnerable families and communities are more resilient to drought, flooding, and other adverse effects of climate change.

For investors who believe markets can deliver financial returns while solving social challenges.

WaterEquity’s funds invest in a portfolio of financial institutions and enterprises in emerging markets—enabling them to scale, meet increasing market demand, and deliver access to safe water and sanitation.

See our Impact.

Water and sanitation investments deliver profound returns.

Discover our Experience.

Equal parts fund management excellence and proven capability in emerging markets.

News

"By 2050, one in four people will be living in a country affected by severe water shortages."

– United Nations

"Development in the 21st century needs to be about financing, not just pledges and giving."

– Judy Rodin, former President, Rockefeller Foundation

"The water management, supply & sanitation sector is currently financing only 15% of its needs."

– World Bank / UNICEF

"Between 55 to 68 percent of formal small and medium enterprises in emerging markets are either unserved or underserved by financial institutions."

– World Bank

"By 2030, under current water management and pricing regimes, water demand will exceed supply by about 40%."

– World Bank

"The water crisis is the #1 global risk based on impact to society (as a measure of devastation) as announced by the World Economic Forum, January 2017."

– Global Risks 2017 Report. World Economic Forum, 2017

WaterEquity puts capital to work to deliver universal access to safe water and sanitation.

The WaterEquity Global Access Fund

Realize untapped opportunity.

Water is a smart investment.

Promote economic development.

Invest in her potential.

Invest in climate action.

For investors who believe markets can deliver financial returns while solving social challenges.

See our Impact.

Discover our Experience.

News

Funding for Growth: WaterEquity Announces $100M in Financing Available for Water and Sanitation Infrastructure

GWI | WaterEquity raises $100 million for new infrastructure fund

We Are Working to End the Water Crisis—With the Right Kind of Investment

WaterEquity’s mission, strategies, and successes in improving global access to water and sanitation with Paul O’Connell & Marlene Hormes for Smart Water Magazine

2024 Fulbright Prize to Water.org and WaterEquity Co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon.

Find Your Climate Mission

"By 2050, one in four people will be living in a country affected by severe water shortages."

"Development in the 21st century needs to be about financing, not just pledges and giving."

"The water management, supply & sanitation sector is currently financing only 15% of its needs."

"Between 55 to 68 percent of formal small and medium enterprises in emerging markets are either unserved or underserved by financial institutions."

"By 2030, under current water management and pricing regimes, water demand will exceed supply by about 40%."

"The water crisis is the #1 global risk based on impact to society (as a measure of devastation) as announced by the World Economic Forum, January 2017."