WaterEquity has made its first Water & Climate Resilience Fund investment, committing $5 million to SunCulture, a company that provides solar-powered water pumps in rural Africa. This funding aims to enhance water access and climate resilience for smallholder farmers and households.

• The $5 million investment is the inaugural transaction from WaterEquity's newly launched fund designed to scale growth-stage companies addressing water access and climate resilience.
• SunCulture's solar-powered water pumps are utilized by over 90% of its customers for household needs beyond irrigation, supporting both agricultural productivity and domestic water access.
• The Water & Climate Resilience Fund is backed by several global investors, including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Xylem, signaling increased private sector engagement in solving water challenges.