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#198: The world has a history of underestimating women. Yet, throughout this journey, women have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and carved their paths.
Hello Venturer,
The world has a history of underestimating women. Despite countless achievements, contributions, and resilience, women have often faced barriers, biases, and limitations. Yet, throughout this journey, women have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and carved their paths.
Living legends like Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female African head of state and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and trailblazers like Folorunsho Alakija, whose firm Famfa Oil Limited stands as one of Africa's leading indigenous crude oil exporters, exemplify remarkable achievements in their respective fields. Women have shown that their strength, intelligence, and determination transform societies, economies, and cultures. Thus it is necessary to invest in them.
In 2023, startups led by solo female founders or all-female teams in Africa secured merely 2.3% of the overall funding, highlighting the significant challenges faced by women seeking financial support in the continent's startup ecosystem.
This week, Ventures Africa interviewed Brenda Wangari, Head of Portfolio Success at Madic, to understand how Africa can overcome this challenge.
Boluwatife Areola
Content Developer, Ventures Africa
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