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About this opportunity
Five35 Ventures is a venture capital fund dedicated to backing female-focused, tech-enabled ventures across Africa. The fund's core mission is to catalyze up to 5% more GDP for Africa and leverage up to 35% more ROI for investors by actively addressing the significant funding gap faced by women founders on the continent. Despite their crucial role in driving transformation across various sectors, female-focused, tech-enabled startups currently receive only a fraction of the capital they truly deserve. Five35 Ventures exists to rectify this imbalance by providing essential capital, extensive networks, and strategic support specifically designed to help these promising ventures scale faster and unlock strong returns for investors through a gender-lens investing approach. This unique opportunity is tailored for founders who are actively building innovative systems and scaling impactful solutions that are poised to shape Africa's future. The fund not only focuses on financial instruments but also emphasizes the profound economic and social impact of investing in female entrepreneurs, thereby contributing significantly to closing the global inequality gap and addressing persistent social and cultural barriers.
How to apply
Founders interested in receiving capital, networks, and strategic support from Five35 Ventures are encouraged to "Share Your Pitch" to explore opportunities for scaling their ventures.
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