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Kanini Mutooni – Regional Managing Director at DRK Foundation has convened Mobola da-Silva – Partner at Capria Ventures, Amma Lartey – Chief Executive Office of Impact Investing Ghana, Polo Leteka – Founder and CEO of IDF Capital and Laura Davis – Managing Partner at Renew Capital to constitute the All-female investors panel aka “The Queens of AFA@11” for the 11th Angel Fair Africa from November 7th to 8th in Nairobi, Kenya. She was on the first of this panel in 2016 and wrote about it @ https://www.itedgenews.africa/angel-fair-africa-a-nostalgic-walk-down-memory-lane/
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Women remain underrepresented in both the investor and investee landscape with women-led businesses often struggling to secure funding due to persistent gender biases, and a lack of access to networks that are critical in the investment process. Since 2016 Angel Fair Africa has been empowering women investors and investees by creating the platform to showcase their agency. Research has shown that companies with higher gender diversity outperform their peers in terms of innovative problem-solving and financial performance.
Rivia is proud to partner with the 11th Angel Fair Africa event in supporting the all-female investors panel discussion on investing in Africa, aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the investment landscape. The Angel Fair Africa event, scheduled for 7th and 8th November 2024, will bring together leading women investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to discuss the crucial role women play in doing deals and shaping Africa’s socio-economic development.
Commenting on the partnership, Isidore Kpotufe, Chief Executive at Rivia said, “Women bring particularly unique perspectives, especially when addressing community-based challenges in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. Closing the gender gap in investment will accelerate progress in these areas, benefiting the continent’s overall socio-economic development.”
This support aligns with Rivia’s broader goals of promoting gender equality, fostering innovation, and supporting impactful development while creating more robust, equitable, and sustainable economic growth in Africa.
