Partner at Antler, she advises founders on understanding their business stage and financing options.
Meet the female operators helping Africa’s startup ecosystem scale
Ireayomide Oladunjoye transitioned from public sector roles to become Managing Director of Endeavor Nigeria, supporting high-growth startups. Lola Masha, a partner at Antler Africa, has a diverse operational background and supports founders in launching startups across the continent.
“In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions.” – Lola Masha
In 2025, Africa recorded 67 mergers and acquisitions, marking a 72% year-on-year increase. Fintech accounted for 46% of all acquisitions in Africa in 2025.
