How Africa’s Top Fintech is Reimagining the “Woman in Tech” Narrative
PalmPay's Purple Woman program has seen a 70% growth in fintech companies in Nigeria over the past year. Only 17% of Nigeria's tech workforce is comprised of women, highlighting a significant gender gap.
12 women driving Africa’s venture capital market
Globally, women hold about 15% of partner roles in venture capital firms, with a notable increase in the US to nearly 20%. In Africa, approximately 40% of VC firms have at least one female partner, with this number rising to nearly 48% for Africa-based firms.
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.
The retention problem hiding in plain sight for African startups
A study revealed that many women in West Africa are motivated digital users, primarily for learning and job search. High data costs were identified as a major barrier to sustained platform use by 73% of women in Ghana and 64% in Nigeria.
Inside the careers of two women shaping fintech at Redtech
Bukola Alawiye transitioned from corporate communications to product management, emphasizing the importance of understanding product value. Busola Oluwatobi moved from biological sciences to fintech, gaining leadership experience in HR and business strategy.
