KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2025

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.

Benefits of the 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

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

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Application Process

Application for the KPMG Founders in Africa Competition is ongoing

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