Abigail Komu - Okonji

Dream VC is a Pan-African venture capital institute. Dream VC creates and delivers educational programs focused on investment capacity building, particularly in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC). To date, Dream VC has successfully run multiple programs with participants from over 50 different countries. Our programs are highly selective with a ~4 % acceptance rate. We are powered by a network of 300+ fellow alumni who have started, currently lead or work at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Impact Funds, collectively managing nearly $7bn in AUM.

We are a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that support and invest in technology-enabled startups. Our goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything we can to be supportive, responsive and respectful. Weve been in your shoes and we get it.

Tulix is building Africas first homegrown for-purpose remittance solution. Were making it simple and convenient for African migrants to pay bills back home and support their families. Visit our website to learn more here 👉🏽 https://tulix.app

African Women in FinTech & Payments (AWFP) provides a platform that inspires, empowers and mentors women in payments to help them realise their full individual potential and position themselves for greater personal success while continuing to learn and contribute to the payments industry. Our events and workshops offer an opportunity to the women to listen to renowned and upcoming female payments experts and role models who are leaders in the field; female pioneers and innovators in the payments industry and female leaders who are paving the way to success for women across all sectors.By creating a European wide network, AWFP opens doors of opportunities to women within the African Region.

Dream VC is a Pan-African venture capital institute. Dream VC creates and delivers educational programs focused on investment capacity building, particularly in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC). To date, Dream VC has successfully run multiple programs with participants from over 50 different countries. Our programs are highly selective with a ~4 % acceptance rate. We are powered by a network of 300+ fellow alumni who have started, currently lead or work at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Impact Funds, collectively managing nearly $7bn in AUM.

Athena FundX stands at the forefront of empowering women, and young girls in the realm of entrepreneurship. Through our pioneering 1 Million Women in Entrepreneurship Initiative, we are reshaping the landscape to bridge gender gaps and enable a new generation of innovators from across the globe. Our comprehensive approach encompasses personalised learning experiences, dedicated and a rich pool of resources, market linkages and links to funding all finely tailored to nurture success in the dynamic entrepreneurship sector. We recognise that access to funding plays a pivotal role in turning visions into reality. To address this critical aspect, we are establishing a dedicated fund to support the most promising and innovative ventures that emerge from our robust pipeline. By investing in these ventures, we are not only fueling individual success stories but also contributing to the larger narrative of driving transformative changes in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Our commitment goes beyond gender, as we actively foster an environment that nurtures potential from diverse backgrounds. Our scope extends to youth and young girls, recognising the immense value they bring to the field. By providing the necessary skills and resources, we empower them to thrive in the startup ecosystem. Athena FundX is not merely a platform; its a movement that symbolises empowerment, innovation, and resilience. We invite you to be part of this transformative journey, where AI-driven innovation meets a powerful drive for change. Join us, and together, well break barriers, foster innovation, and create a future where entrepreneurship knows no boundaries for women. Athena FundX - Empower. Innovate. Thrive.

We are a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that support and invest in technology-enabled startups. Our goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything we can to be supportive, responsive and respectful. Weve been in your shoes and we get it.

Tulix is building Africas first homegrown for-purpose remittance solution. Were making it simple and convenient for African migrants to pay bills back home and support their families. Visit our website to learn more here 👉🏽 https://tulix.app

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.