Alami Capital, in strategic collaboration with The National Information Technology Development Agency
(NITDA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), today announced the debut of The LaunchPad at GITEX Nigeria 2025, a first-of-its-kind investment and venture-building platform dedicated to scaling Africa’s most promising women-led startups.
While women own 27% of businesses in Africa and contribute 13% of GDP, they receive just 7% of total venture capital funding. The LaunchPad is a structural market intervention designed to correct one of the continent’s most persistent Innovation gaps: the under-capitalisation of women-owned startups.
Following GITEX Nigeria, The LaunchPad will deploy $250,000 in catalytic capital to 5 selected ventures, offering not only funding but regulatory readiness, mentorship, and deep ecosystem alignment to position them for long-term growth.
Additional Touchpoints at GITEX Nigeria 2025:
1. Funding Pavilion – Exhibiting high-potential, women-owned ventures in tech, the creative economy, and impact sectors.
2. Fireside for Scale – A high-level dialogue with African CEOs and global investors on market expansion and IPO readiness.
3. Capital Readiness Clinics – Investor “office hours” for women founders preparing for capital engagement.
4. ‘To the Stars’ Bell Activation – A ceremonial bell-ringing with the SEC and women founders, symbolising the rise of African women in Africa’s capital markets.
The LaunchPad joins a select global league of women-focused investment initiatives, but unlike grant-only models such as the Cartier Women’s Initiative or short-term accelerators, it offers equity investment, regulatory de-risking, and a continuous pathway to scale.
“Who gets funded determines what gets built, and what gets built will shape Africa’s economic future. The Launchpad exists to ensure that African women are not left out of this equation. By powering women-led innovation, it anchors their creativity and leadership within the emergence of Africa’s new economic architecture.” said Olu Olufemi-White, CEO of Alami Capital.”
About GITEX Nigeria
GITEX Nigeria is the country’s premier technology event, bringing together government, investors, corporates, and startups for four days of conferences, exhibitions, and deal-making. For more Information, visit gitexnigeria.ng
About NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is Nigeria’s lead agency for driving the country’s digital transformation. Under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, NITDA develops policies, fosters innovation, and accelerates the growth of Nigeria’s information technology sector.
About Alami Capital
Alami Capital is an investment and advisory firm dedicated to building scalable African enterprises. In partnership with NITDA and the SEC, it created The LaunchPad to connect women-led startups to catalytic capital, regulatory readiness, and a global ecosystem for scale.
