Uniting to Address Gender Financing Challenges | 2X Global Summit 2024

How can African fund managers and entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses? In this video, the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund team and investment leaders share their experiences on investment readiness, addressing the unique challenges faced by first-time fund managers in Africa, and the critical role of blended finance in enabling growth. Discover how the Fund empowers women-led ventures and challenges systemic barriers in the finance ecosystem.
With women making up 58% of Africa’s self-employed population and reinvesting heavily into their communities, closing the $42 billion funding gap is crucial. This summit seeks to drive actionable solutions, empowering African women entrepreneurs to transform economies and create dignified jobs.