2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
    2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
    Competition & Award

    2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

    Apply by Oct 31, 2025
    Application Closed

    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 Region

    Africa

    Target Sector

    All Industries

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