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2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

The 2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition is excited to invite applications from female entrepreneurs across the continent. We are seeking ambitious and high-growth ventures that are owned and led by women from a diverse range of sectors, including technology, health, agriculture, and more.

We encourage female founders who are passionate about their businesses, demonstrate a strong market potential, and have a clear ambition for growth to apply. This competition aims to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary support, resources, and networking opportunities to elevate their businesses.

We want to hear from you if you are a female founder with an innovative business model and commitment to driving positive change in your community. Apply now to be part of this competition and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.


KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

Application DeadlineNot Specified
TypeContest
SponsorKlynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)
State of OriginAbuja
GenderWomen
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Benefits of KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

  • Access to the KPMG mentorship programme
  • Access to the investors' deals
  • Branding and visibility of your startup
  • Investor matching
  • Access to our community engagements 

Requirements for KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

  • Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held
  • Must be female-owned 
  • Have been active in operation for at least one year
  • Be either a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
  • Not be majority-owned by a large corporate
  • Be able to conduct all pitches in English
  • 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, be available to pitch at the Finals in 2025.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) on forms.office.com to apply

Application process 

  • Call for applications  
  • Submission of supporting details
  • Shortlist selection by a panel of experts, inviting teams to the pitching event (The organizers reserve the right to move the competitors to the online "other countries" group and have them compete there) 
  • Regional pitching to a panel of jury (Investors) and announcement of regional winners
  • Pitching finals for regional winners and announcement of "Best female-founder" for early, growth, and mature ventures

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected]


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