2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

About

The 2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition is seeking ambitious and high-growth ventures owned and led by women from diverse sectors, offering them the opportunity to win the "Best female-founder" title and access to mentorship, investors, and community engagements.

Benefits

• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Access to the KPMG mentorship programme
• 💰Investor Access
  Access to the investors' deals
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  Branding and visibility of your startup
• 🤝Investor Matching
  Investor matching
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Access to our community engagements
• 🏆Award Opportunity
  Opportunity to win the "Best female-founder" title for early, growth, and mature ventures.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held
• Must be female-owned
• Must have been active in operation for at least one year
• Must be either a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
• Must not be majority-owned by a large corporate
• Must be able to conduct all pitches in English
• Must be available to pitch at a country or regional event for the semi-final and final in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable)
• If selected as a finalist, must be available to pitch at the Finals in 2025.

Target Sector

All Industries

Target Location

Africa