Scout ProgramMicrotraction
Empowering venture-backed founders to support high-potential startups across Africa.
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Terms
- Carry Share
54 VC programs that say they recruit women. 1 is taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.
54 programs
Scout ProgramMicrotraction
Empowering venture-backed founders to support high-potential startups across Africa.
FellowshipAndav Capital
Empowering underrepresented founders through a diversity-first investment approach.
Scout ProgramCoalition Operators
Empowering diverse founders with capital and operational expertise.
Scout ProgramCleo Capital
Empowering female investors to identify and invest in early-stage startups.
FellowshipRecast Capital
Supporting the next generation of venture capital fund managers.
Fellowship
FellowshipAWE Funds and AWE Foundation
Empowering women to lead in venture capital and private equity.
FellowshipProparco
Empowering the next generation of private equity leaders in Africa.
Scout ProgramRepublic
Join a community-driven venture capital network to support early-stage startups.
Scout ProgramFemale Founded Club
Connecting investors with female-founded startups.
Scout Program
CommunityAll Raise
Empowering female and non-binary leaders in tech and venture capital.
Based on the 37 of 54 programs that say.
Based on the 50 of 54 programs that say.
Based on the 51 of 54 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
VC programs are structured ways into venture: fellowships, scout programs, accelerators, internships, and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs, and how it pays.
The programs here state that they recruit women, either only women or women among other underrepresented groups.
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7 of the 54 pay a stipend, 9 are unpaid, and 3 charge a participation fee. The other 35 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
24 of the 54 run fully remotely, 17 mix remote and in-person time, and 9 run in person. 4 do not say.
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