2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
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.
We want to hear from you if you are a female founder with an innovative business model and commitment to driving positive change in your community. Apply now to be part of this competition and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
Application process
Call for applications
Submission of supporting details
Shortlist selection by a panel of experts, inviting teams to the pitching event (The organizers reserve the right to move the competitors to the online “other countries” group and have them compete there)
Regional pitching to a panel of jury (Investors) and announcement of regional winners
Pitching finals for regional winners and announcement of “Best female-founder” for early, growth, and mature ventures
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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact privateenterprise@kpmg.co.ke
Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uyT_3okgAESMjvceaAN4sk0qIaN8TY1Kj5zLjxSdlxFUQ1c3TkIyNlZNWFRVMkdUUjJOMEUxWVZOVS4u