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LaunchPad Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with $250K Investment

8/20/2025

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The LaunchPad, an investment platform for women-led startups, was announced at GITEX Nigeria 2025 by NITDA and Alami Capital.
Women own 27% of African businesses but receive only 7% of venture capital.
The initiative will allocate $250,000 to five selected ventures after the event.
It includes a Funding Pavilion, dialogues, and investor clinics to support women entrepreneurs.
The LaunchPad focuses on equity investment and long-term growth for women in Africa.

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Story summary

The LaunchPad, an investment platform for women-led startups, was announced at GITEX Nigeria 2025 by NITDA and Alami Capital.
Women own 27% of African businesses but receive only 7% of venture capital.
The initiative will allocate $250,000 to five selected ventures after the event.
It includes a Funding Pavilion, dialogues, and investor clinics to support women entrepreneurs.
The LaunchPad focuses on equity investment and long-term growth for women in Africa.