Financial Inclusion

Sarah Ngamau is reshaping the investment sector in Africa through her work with the Moremi Fund, championing greater inclusion of women in finance and entrepreneurship. With over 15 …

Nehal Helmy, an economist with deep experience in financial and private sector development, is the co-founder of Flend, a Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)-licensed digital non-banking financial institution (NBFI) …

Rose Goslinga is transforming agricultural insurance in Africa through Pula, using technology to protect smallholder farmers from climate and financial risks. Rose Goslinga is a social entrepreneur helping …

Sumarié Greybe signals a shift towards transparency and tech-driven reform in African finance through her work at Naked Insurance. Sumarié Greybe is a South African entrepreneur and actuary …

Thandeka Xaba invests in underrepresented tech founders in South Africa, promoting inclusive growth across its startup ecosystem. Thandeka Xaba, a South African entrepreneur and investor, has been a …

Onyinye Olisah is transforming Africa’s fintech landscape through PayOnUs, simplifying cross-border payments and promoting digital financial inclusion. Onyinye Olisah, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and CEO of PayOnUs, is …

Naasu Fofanah empowers Sierra Leonean women through finance, policy reform, and advocacy for gender equality and rights. Long before Naasu Genevieve Fofanah became one of Sierra Leone’s most …

Ebby Gatamu is addressing Africa’s SME financing gap through Cladfy, a fintech platform that supports microfinance institutions with digital lending tools. In 2022, Kenyan marketing professional Ebby Gatamu …

Julia Price is advancing revenue-based financing in Africa to give SMEs flexible alternatives to debt and equity. Access to finance remains one of the most pressing challenges for …

Ruth Olojede, CEO of Flick, is moving to address Africa’s payment inefficiencies through open banking solutions aimed at improving reliability and access. Ruth Olojede, co-founder and CEO of …