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Explore dedicated funding for female founders in Africa. From the MTN Y'ellopreneur loan to SheSustains grants and Women in Tech accelerators
African startups raised $487 million in the first two months of 2026 alone, but the composition of that capital shifted significantly debt and development finance now account for 57% of total funding, up from 24% the year before. This category covers two types of opportunities. The first is direct — grants, accelerators, and competitions you apply to yourself. The second is indirect — credit lines and financing facilities that flow through local partner banks
$20,000 equity investment plus up to $100,000 in follow-on funding for Kenyan businesses generating Ksh 300k–20m monthly revenue.