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FemImpact Africa Blog


Who Gets Funded to Build in Africa? Lessons from a $7.3M Nigerian Seed Round
An American teenager recently raised one of the largest seed rounds Africa has seen for a consumer startup, building a Nigerian food delivery app. In a market where many local founders struggle to raise even modest early capital, the question is not whether he is capable. It is why a 19-year-old from New York has become Africa’s headline bet - and not them.
Catherine Hendy
Jun 18 min read


Data patterns: what African accelerators look for in 2026.
26 African founders just got picked for the latest top level accelerators. 3,700 Didn't. Looking at who they chose - and why - tells us more about what investors actually want than any pitch deck guide will. Here's the patterns across the founders and startups and what it means for raising...

FemImpact Africa
May 86 min read


10 Early-Stage South African Funds for Health Startups
The healthcare sector in South Africa is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, driven by innovative startups that are addressing...

FemImpact Africa
Apr 7, 20254 min read


The $8 Billion Wake-Up Call: Why Private Capital Must Step Up for Women’s Health and Femtech Innovation Now
How the private sector can take action now...

FemImpact Africa
Mar 10, 20256 min read


Understanding Debt Financing for Startups
A guide for African entrepreneurs: this article will walk you through everything you need to know about raising debt for your startup.

FemImpact Africa
Jan 27, 20257 min read


2K% Increase in Funding for Women-Led African Healthtechs
2023 proved a transformative period for women-led healthtech companies in Africa, with funding totaling $52 million. The dramatic 2000%...

FemImpact Africa
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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