Mentor-Driven Capital fireside chat: Demonstrating impact in Africa
VC4A has been an implementing partner of Work in Progress! Alliance (WiP) an initiative of Oxfam, Butterfly Works and VC4A – funded by The Netherlands… read more
She Leads Africa
A community for smart and ambitious young African women
She Leads Africa is a community that helps young African women achieve their professional dreams. With engaging online content and pan-African events, our vision is to become the #1 destination for smart and ambitious young women.
Our Values:
– We are committed to helping smart and ambitious young African women live their best lives
– We promote and uplift local talent by proactively identifying promising African experts and practitioners and providing them a platform to grow
– We deliver the best career and business content focused on our community
To join our online community, visit us at SheLeadsAfrica.org or sign up here.
Overview
| Website | Visit website |
| Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Targets | Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Africa, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Sectors | Retail and wholesale, Agribusiness, Automotive, Banking, Clean technology, Computer hardware, Computer software, Construction, Creative, media and entertainment, Diversified services, E-commerce, EdTech, Education, Electronics, Financial services, Food and beverage, Healthcare, HealthTech, Insurance, Internet, Leisure and travel, Manufacturing, Mobile, Real estate, Renewable energy, Telecom, Transport and logistics, Utilities, Waste management and recycling, Water, sanitation and hygiene |
Team
Programs
- Past Program
- Past Program
She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program – 2023
Business coaching program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program – 2022
Business coaching program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program 2021
Business coaching program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program 2020
Business coaching program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa Accelerator 2019
Accelerator program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa Accelerator 2018
Accelerator program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa Accelerator 2017
Accelerator program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
- Past Program
She Leads Africa Accelerator 2016
Accelerator program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
Events
- nov20
- Past Event
She Leads Africa HGCP Final Pitch Closeout Event
Have you wondered what it takes to acquire investment funds?
oct08 - Past Event
She Leads Africa Accelerator 2018 Info Sessions
Register for a chance to learn tips on how to make your application stand out
may15
- may15
- Past Event
SLA Accelerator Info Session
Hear directly what it takes to submit a winning application and high quality pitch deck from SLA & VC4A
apr11
Portfolio
| Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KidsReadArt Reading Made Easy | Nigeria | Animation, E-learning, Educational services | Startup stage |
| Messenger Optimizing the supply chain ecosystem | Nigeria | E-commerce, Logistics | Startup stage |
| Spyce Republic by Erica Redefining lifestyle with pure African flavour | Nigeria | Agribusiness, Food production | Startup stage |
| TERAWORK.COM LIMITED Talent marketplace inserting African Talents into Global Value Chains | Nigeria | E-commerce, EdTech, Financial services | Growth stage |
| Jasmine ultra blue solutions Providing innovative health solutions | Nigeria | Healthcare | Startup stage |
| Bakerlicious (by ProHire & Craft Limited) Creating Delicious and Fond Memories | Nigeria | Food and beverage, Hospitality, Tourism | Startup stage |
| NCR Design Limited Shoemaking school for beginners and advanced level. | Nigeria | Arts, Creative, media and entertainment | Growth stage |
| Centre for Population Health Initiatives A non-profit organization that caters to the health needs of Nigerians | Nigeria | Biotechnology and medical research, Healthcare pro… | Startup stage |
| Disney Foods NG ...a healthy treat for you | Nigeria | Manufacturing | Growth stage |
| Latalata and Kishers Limited It's all here. Own it. | Nigeria | E-commerce, Import and export, Retail and wholesal… | Startup stage |
| Seclot Technology Limited Security for the Lot | Nigeria | Information technology | Startup stage |
| The Mobile Spa The Day Spa at Your Doorstep | Nigeria | Healthcare providers and services, Sports and well… | Growth stage |
Articles
MDC Africa 2023: celebrating women, driving impact through mentorship
As part of VC4A’s approach to creating value for startup ecosystems around the world, VC4A opened a call for applications on January 9th, 2023,… read more
2023 Mentor-Driven Capital Africa Program now open
Participate in the 2023 Mentor-Driven Capital Africa Program for women in leadership, who are interested in mentoring the next generation of successful African startups… read more
What we learned from running female founder-focused accelerator programs
The growth of startups is a critical driver for economic growth. Under the Oxfam-led project “Work in Progress!” (WiP) active in Nigeria, Egypt and… read more
Updates
She Leads Africa posted an update on the Foundation / Non-profit page She Leads Africa.We are so excited to officially announce the launch of the She Leads Africa Accelerator – a 3-month program designed to identify, support and fund the next generation of Nigeria’s brightest female entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs will receive exclusive access and mentorship from some of Nigeria’s leading business personalities, pitch day in front of local and international investors and secure features in local and international media outlets.