How can female founders find capital in a world where investors are not looking for them?

Female founders’ uphill battle to secure venture capital has only grown steeper with time. Despite well-intentioned initiatives aimed at boosting investor readiness—sometimes leading to complaints of over-mentorship—funding disparities have worsened. In 2024, women-founded startups in Africa received just 1% of total VC funding in Africa, marking a five-year low.

On March 7, at…