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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.
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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.
Women Who Feed the Future: Meet 9 Operators Digitising Africa’s Food Supply
October 24, 2025
Africa’s agrifoodtech sector is growing, and nine female founders are leading the charge with scalable, climate-smart solutions across insurance, processing, and supply chains. From insect protein in Tunisia to solar cold chain in Nigeria, these ventures are digitising agriculture and reducing food loss. The future of food is female and it’s already in motion.
Unicorns in Heels: How Women Built Billion-Dollar Ventures Against the Odds
October 15, 2025
Despite receiving just 2.3% of global VC funding in 2024, female founders continue to outperform, delivering higher returns per dollar invested. While Africa has yet to see a woman-led unicorn, global trailblazers like Cristina Junqueira (Nubank), Melanie Perkins (Canva), and Ruchi Kalra (OfBusiness) are proving what’s possible when women are backed to scale. These founders are not just building billion-dollar companies, they’re reshaping industries and rewriting the rules.
5 Female Founders Powering Mobility for Africa’s 1.5 billion Growing Population
October 1, 2025
Africa’s mobility sector is projected to nearly double by 2030, and female founders are leading the charge with scalable, tech-enabled solutions. Despite receiving a fraction of venture capital, these women are building high-volume platforms, expanding across borders, and pioneering inclusive, climate-conscious models. Their ventures are redefining how mobility works for underserved communities across the continent.
Upcoming Events
AFFC Event Calendar
Connect, learn, and grow with our curated events designed to support female founders across Africa.
Transforming Systems: Redefining Impact for Real Change in Africa
Accra, Ghana
Discussions and dialogue at this year’s summit will bring special focus to the continent’s strategic development framework, Agenda 2063 – calling for urgent action and greater commitment by all actors to deliver on its promise for inclusive and sustainable development by the year 2063 and beyond.
Africa Technology Expo 2025
Lagos, Nigeria
Stay ahead by discovering cutting-edge technologies and collaborators who can amplify your market position.
Building the Future on Decades of Resilience
Abuja, Nigeria
Discover key opportunities and projects in Africa and the Caribbean spanning agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, tourism and much more.
Latest Updates
AFFC Updates
Stay informed with the latest news, initiatives, and developments from the African Female Founders Collective.
AFFC Launches Inaugural Masterclass on Structuring for Scale & Investment Readiness
The Africa Female Founders Collective (AFFC) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Masterclass Series, a monthly convening designed to equip high-growth female founders across Africa with the tools, insights, and frameworks needed to build scalable, investable ventures.
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.