According to Crunchbase, the startup has raised a total of $150,000 in funding. One Health is a mobile-first pharmacy & healthcare platform. One Health is a health-tech startup founded in 2019 by Adeola Alli, after her time as a pharmacy manager at CVS Health. In July 2023, the startup went on to raise $610,000 in pre-seed funding. In 2022, the startup was accepted into the Google For Startups Black Founders Fund. Clafiya is a digital primary healthcare service connecting individuals and businesses to health practitioners to provide convenience, quality, and affordable on-demand care. Clafiya - Jennie NwokoyeĬlafiya, the health-tech startup was founded in 2021 by Jennie Nwokoye after her time at Amazon as Programs Manager. In 2022, the startup joined Techstars Toronto accelerator program and in March of 2023, raised $1 million bringing their total fundraising to $1.1 million. She had previously worked as Director of Partnerships at Opay and most recently was Chief Operating Officer at Bloc.
Seun Alley founded Fez Delivery a last-mile logistics startup serving businesses and individuals in Africa. Details about funding raised by the startup is unknown. Sendsprint is a cross-border fintech startup founded in 2022 by Damisi Busari, immediately after her 5 years stint at Flutterwave as the Head of Commercial Alliances & Strategy.
In December 2021, she led the team at Edukoya to raise $3.5 million, which happens to be the biggest pre-seed raise by an Edtech startup in Nigeria. Edukoya - Honey OgundeyiĮdukoya is an ed-tech startup founded in 2021 by Honey Ogundeyi shortly after her time at Kuda and as Country Director at the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub. From pioneering digital health solutions to redefining financial services, these women are shaping the future of tech in Nigeria and beyond. Each of these companies has its unique story, addressing specific challenges, and contributing to the broader tech ecosystem in Nigeria. In this listicle, we will introduce you to 61 remarkable female-led startups in Nigeria. These women have not only broken through gender barriers but have also demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation in a highly competitive industry. The support and recognition of female-led startups are growing, and this list aims to shine a spotlight on some of the most promising ventures in the ecosystem, led by women. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that these numbers however reflect a considerable shift towards gender diversity in Africa's tech space. However, between January 2022 and April 2023, startups with female co-founders and CEOs raised a total of $119 million which is just 2.9% of total funds during the period and which is 58.6% less than the close of 2021, according to BD Funding Tracker. These startups span a diverse array of industries, including fintech, health tech, agritech, and e-commerce, to name a few.Īn analysis by The Big Deal showed female techpreneurs have significantly raised the share of funding they attract-from $52 million in 2019 to $288 million by Q4 of 2021. Of these, 60 are led by tenacious and visionary female founders.
These women entrepreneurs are driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing significantly to the nation's economic development.Īccording to recent data, Nigeria boasts of over 481 active tech startups. Nigeria's tech landscape has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with an impressive cohort of female-led startups making waves in various sectors.
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