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Startups March 30, 2026 · 7 min read · 1,425 views

The Rise of Women in African Tech: A New Frontier

In Lagos, Nairobi and Accra, women are building companies that are reshaping their economies — and refusing to wait for permission.

Marcus Okafor

Marcus Okafor

Tech journalist covering African innovation and global markets.

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Five years ago, fewer than 12% of funded African tech startups had a female co-founder. Today, that figure has more than doubled, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who saw a gap and decided to fill it.

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Understanding the Context

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What This Means Going Forward

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Tech journalist covering African innovation and global markets.

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