Africa Female
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Numbers in Perspective
The African Female Founder Landscape
Compelling statistics that underscore the urgency and value of AFFC's work across the continent.
1 - 3%
VC Funding
Venture funding for female-only founding teams in Africa
$42B+
Funding Gap
Annual funding gap for women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
24%
Business Ownership
of businesses in Africa are owned by women
$316B
Economic Potential
Potential GDP boost by closing the gender gap in African entrepreneurship
Our Mission
Fueling Future-forward Founders
AFFC is unlocking the full potential of high-growth female founders by equipping them with the resources, network and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale transformative ventures.
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AFFC in Action
Glimpses of our events, workshops, and the vibrant community of African female founders.
AFFC LaunchOur Network
Africa Female Founder Monitor
An interactive map highlighting female founders across the African continent, showcasing the growth and impact of women-led ventures in various regions and industries.
Resources
Tools for Female Founders
Comprehensive resources designed to support female entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
Insights & Reports
Latest AFFC Publications
In-depth industry analyses and thought leadership shaping the future of female entrepreneurship in Africa.
10 Female Founders Shaping Africa’s $47B FinTech Industry
September 19, 2025
Africa’s fintech sector is projected to grow from $10 billion in 2023 to $47 billion by 2028, driven by mobile money adoption and rising demand for digital financial services. Female founders are leading this transformation, building scalable ventures that serve millions across underserved markets. Despite receiving just 2% of total investment, they continue to deliver strong traction, regional expansion, and strategic exits.
From Startups to Unicorn: Mapping the Journey for African Female-led Ventures
August 22, 2025
Unicorns are by no means reliable indicators of growth, but when ventures are valued at (or over) $1 billion, they can point to strong market potential, resilience, etc. More ventures worldwide have crossed this $1 billion threshold, but the African unicorns are struggling to attain and even maintain it. Unicorns are by no means reliable indicators of growth, but when ventures are valued at (or over) $1 billion, they can point to strong market potential, resilience, etc. More ventures worldwide have crossed this $1 billion threshold, but the African unicorns are struggling to attain and even maintain it. Turn on screen reader supportTo enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash
Female Fund Managers in Africa You Should Know
August 13, 2025
Africa has a peculiar story of resilience and growth trackers despite its glaring need to improve and at least match up with other ecosystems.
Upcoming Events
AFFC Event Calendar
Connect, learn, and grow with our curated events designed to support female founders across Africa.
Annual Meetings 2025
Washington DC, USA
Engage delegates from our member countries, observer organization representatives, CSO representatives, staff from the World Bank Group and IMF and ther participants.
80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80)
New York, USA
Access to high-level political forum.
Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth
London, UK
Explore how the continent can leverage its natural capital to build competitive industries, scale advanced manufacturing, and strengthen regional supply chains.
Latest Updates
AFFC Updates
Stay informed with the latest news, initiatives, and developments from the African Female Founders Collective.
AFFC at AVCA 2025
Africa Female Founders Collective (AFFC) was proud to participate in the 21st Annual AVCA Conference and VC Summit, held from April 28 to May 2, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel in Nigeria.
The Launchpad: AFFC’s First Fireside on Powering High-Growth Female Ventures
Africa Female Founders Collective (AFFC), a bold new initiative to accelerate equity, access, and visibility for high-growth, female-led ventures across Africa
AFFC ROUNDTABLE
Policy Conversations That Matter
Solutions-oriented policy dialogue around gender-lens investing and venture building, bringing together key ecosystem stakeholders.
AFFC Café
The African Female Founders Podcast
A curated storytelling space spotlighting African female founders. Each episode dives deep into the entrepreneurial journeys, challenges, milestones, and ecosystem dynamics shaping women's venture building across the continent.
AFFC Pavillon
Where Influence Meets Opportunity
Through curated convenings, targeted networking, and investor-founder matchmaking, AFFC Pavilion connects female founders to capital, networks, and visibility, especially during high-level events and global meetings.