How can female founders find capital in a world where investors are not looking for them?
In 2024, women-founded startups in Africa received just 1% of total VC funding, marking a five-year low. Investment experts discussed systemic biases in venture capital that sideline female founders at a roundtable organized by Spurt! and the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub.
Podcast: Discussing African Investment with Kristin Wilson, Co-founder of Innovate Fund Africa
Kristen Wilson co-founded the Innovate Africa Fund. The fund supports early-stage founders with life-changing ideas.
The Angel Investor’s role in Africa’s economic transformation
Africa's GDP is projected to reach $29 trillion by 2050, surpassing the US and Eurozone combined. Many African startups operate with smaller capital injections but still make remarkable strides.
Innovate Africa Fund launches with $2.5M to back up to 20 early-stage startups
The Innovate Africa Fund launched with an initial $2.5 million to support early-stage founders. The fund aims to assist up to 20 startups in its first year to tackle issues like insecurity, unemployment, and poverty.
