Village Capital and Standard Chartered Invest in Women-Led Startups in Africa and MENA
- Village Capital and Standard Chartered invest $200,000 in three women-led startups.
- The selected startups are BeMe from Pakistan, Dabchy from Tunisia, and FreshSource from Egypt.
- Dabchy is an online marketplace for second-hand fashion with over 750,000 users.
The partnership between Village Capital and Standard Chartered represents a crucial step towards bridging the gender funding gap in entrepreneurship. By focusing on women-led startups, this initiative not only empowers female entrepreneurs but also highlights the need for systemic change in venture capital funding practices. Continued efforts are necessary to dismantle the barriers that prevent women from accessing the capital they need to succeed.
