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Growth Gateway: Guide to inclusive investing in Africa

A practical guide for investors to unlock Africa’s tech potential through inclusive strategies that support women-led and women-centric businesses in high-growth sectors.

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This guide, produced by Boston Consulting Group for the UK Growth Gateway programme, explores how investors can increase inclusive growth in Africa’s booming tech sector by backing women-led and women-centric businesses.

The guide highlights systemic barriers that limit funding for female founders and presents actionable insights into 4 high-potential sub-sectors: fintech, healthtech, retailtech and edtech – across main African markets.

Designed for UK and global investors, the report combines market analysis with gender-lens investment strategies to help close a $2.5 billion funding gap and capture outsized returns while advancing women’s economic empowerment.

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Published 10 December 2025

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