The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025, powered by Naspers and Prosus and delivered in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, is now open for applications! This is your opportunity as a woman tech (co)founder in Africa to win up to $100,000 in equity-free grants, mentorship and visibility to accelerate your business growth. Women founders are encouraged to apply today and take this next step in Africa’s innovation story. Apply here. Applications close at midnight CAT on September 30, 2025.
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Ashim Egunjobi, Managing Partner at Octerra Capital From London to Lagos, Singapore to Saudi Arabia, a new wave of women investors is shaping Africa’s startup future. Armed with billions in assets under management and a sharp focus on impact, these trailblazers are writing cheques, building funds, and backing bold entrepreneurs across the continent. They range from early-stage venture capitalists to growth equity pioneers—and they are redefining what it means to invest in Africa’s best founders. Here they are: Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Founding Partner at Aruwa Capital Management, a growth equity fund closing gender gaps across Africa. Amoye H., Managing Partner…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – Managing Partner, Accelerate Africa | Founding Partner Future Africa Nigerian entrepreneur and investor Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave and now General Partner at Future Africa, has weighed in on the recent U.S. H-1B executive order that could reshape opportunities for African talent abroad. Known for building ventures that have unlocked pathways for African tech professionals, Aboyeji is urging affected graduates and operators to look homeward. In a recent comment, he extended an open call to Africans with technical degrees from top U.S. universities or experience in global tech companies, encouraging them to explore tailored opportunities…
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, one of the few women owned and managed growth equity funds in Africa. She has over 15 years of investment banking and private equity experience in developed and emerging markets from global institutions such as J.P. Morgan. In her reflection, Adesuwa shares how women are too often told to “find a mentor” or “grow their network” as the pathway to success, but adds that while guidance and connections matter, they are not enough. Her own breakthrough came when women investors and networks didn’t just encourage her—they…
Rebecca Enonchong (Cameroon) has made her mark as a prominent angel investor, bringing her expertise and vision from Cameroon to the broader African tech landscape. Her primary focus lies in healthtech and fintech Africa’s tech ecosystem is booming, thanks to angel investors who provide early-stage funding, mentorship, and market insights. There are 21 leading investors focusing on sectors like fintech, healthtech, edtech, and agritech, driving growth and innovation across the continent. Investor Comparison Table Below is a detailed comparison of prominent investors, showcasing their strategies and areas of focus: InvestorCountryInvestment FocusNotable ContributionsTomi DaviesNigeriaFintech & Enterprise SoftwareSupported leading early-stage startupsRebecca EnonchongCameroonEnterprise Technology…
I’m inviting you to apply for the Learn2Earn Lagos cohort a partnership between Sail Innovation Lab and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji’s Learn2Earn NG who has lead unicorn companies in Nigeria.This is a life-changer:→ 100% scholarship + stipend→ 1-month onsite piscine, peer-to-peer, AI-powered training→ Selection via a simple logic game (no prior coding needed)→ job offer signed before graduationApply now → l2e.appliso.comPlease share this with someone who would benefit. One link could change a career.
The second phase of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) is here, designed to fuel growth, innovation, and sustainable financing for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. in line with the government’s commitment to creating jobs, stimulating economic diversification, and boosting Nigeria’s global cultural footprint.Deadline: October 1, 2025Apply hereThe fund provides:▪️Equity Investment▪️Loans▪️Strategic SupportEmphasizing the unique impact that your project has on both the market and the community is essential for a strong funding application. Demonstrating how your work stands out and connects with your audience can make all the difference in securing support.
Are you a start-up transforming agriculture with technology and innovation?The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is your gateway to scale, attract investment, and grow your impact across Africa.This is your chance to accelerate growth in:🌾 AgriTech solutions📈 Investment readiness🤝 Pan-African innovation & collaborationWho is eligible?✅ Start-ups transforming agriculture through technology✅ Legally registered and operational in any African country (except South Africa)✅ Ready to scale and attract investmentWhat’s in it for you?🔹 Up…
Are you an African woman between the ages of 20-35 with at least six months of tech experience? Or are you actively transitioning into tech? Cycle 2 applications of the She Code Africa Mentorship Program are now open for the following tracks:* Data Analysis* Frontend Development* UI/UX Design* Product ManagementWhat you need:* Working laptop* Reliable internet* Commitment to the 3-week programDeadline is September 30th, 2025. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/eTwTQcBJ
(L-R): Ibrahim Salami (co-Founder, Haut Hub) with Lagos State Governor, HE Babajide Sanwo-Olu The community of Epe has welcomed its first technology hub following the opening of Haut Hub, a facility designed to train young people in digital skills (Design, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and more) and provide workspaces for entrepreneurs. Abdulraheem Abdulsobur (co-Founder Haut Hub) Throwing open its doors in April 2025, the hub was co-founded by Ibrahim Salami and his business partner Abdulraheem Abdulsobur, a product designer who has worked with companies in Nigeria, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. Abdulsobur, who is originally from Epe, said he was…