We are Mino Capital
We invest in businesses,
led by African female entrepreneurs,
that have enormous potential.
The challenge
In Africa, businesses led by female entrepreneurs receive less than 5% of total investment.
They remain stuck at the small business level, unable to grow due to lack of financing, limited networks & other issues.
The opportunity
"For investors, women are in many ways, a better bet than men. Research shows that technology firms led by women experience a 35% higher return on investment than those led by men."
Pauline Koelbl
Impact Investor & Innovation Expert in
Developing & Emerging Economies
"When you consider that Africa is now a world leader in women business owners, you can see that unlocking their potential can make a huge contribution to the continent’s growth & prosperity"
Fannie Delavelle
World Bank Gender Innovation Lab
We are part of the solution
African female entrepreneurs require tailored combinations of interventions to help them grow.
We do this by driving growth through:
Debt and equity funding • Facilitating partnerships • Access to networks • Mentoring by both successful male & female entrepreneurs • Access to training
Importantly, we are a female led African capital allocator, uniquely placed to help meet these needs.
Where & what we invest in
Target countries
West: Ghana & Nigeria
East: Uganda & Kenya
South: Zambia & South Africa
Target areas
Sectors
- FMCG
- Healthcare
- Fintech
- Education
- Entertainment
- Leisure
Businesses
- Female founded or managed
- High growth potential
- Requiring growth capital
- Revenues >$200k
- Established in Africa
- Providing goods/Services in Africa
Founded by Tiwa Akinlemibola