We are not outsiders. We are rooted in the realities of the continent we love. We are here to accelerate innovation from the inside out, amplifying voices, moving smart capital, and fueling the leaders already shaping Africa’s next chapter.
Our Values
We envision a future where African female-focused startups have the capital, access, opportunity, and authority to lead market-shaping ventures.
Intentionality
We believe the most transformative change happens when capital is catalytic, ecosystems are inclusive, and the rules of the game are rewritten.
Confidence
We move with audacity and an unshakable belief in the transformative impact of female-focused ventures on Africa’s future.
Equity
We embed equity into the structures, relationships, and resources that help women thrive.
Integrity
We make principled decisions even when it’s inconvenient and hold ourselves accountable to meaningful returns and measurable impact.
Authenticity
We stay anchored in purpose and lead with humility, letting our work speak for itself. Our work is grounded in the lived realities of the founders we back.
Our work is deeply aligned with the global development agenda and ensures that every investment contributes to social and economic progress.
Our Proprietary Ecosystem:
Five35 leverages WomHub, the only top-to-tail female-focused STEM ecosystem on the continent. WomHub advances African female entrepreneurs across every stage of their journey - Talent, Incubation, Acceleration, Co-working Tech Hubs & Investor Readiness - providing Five35 with a competitive advantage in accessing exclusive deal-flow, and unrivalled post-investment value-creation.
