- Grant Training
- Deadline – August 19, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Join SheScales Africa — a 6-week investment readiness program by Opolo Global Innovation for female founders building the future of Africa.
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Female founders receive less than 2% of global venture capital. SheScales Africa is here to change that narrative by equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and network to secure the funding you deserve.
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This intensive, practical program transforms promising startups into investor-ready ventures. You’ll master financial modeling, perfect your pitch, and build the credibility that attracts serious capital.
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SheScales Africa is designed for ambitious female founders who are ready to take their startups to the next level.
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Benefits
Six weeks of intensive, practical training designed to transform your startup from promising to investable.
- Investment Readiness Tools: Master the fundamentals with comprehensive financial modeling templates, investor presentation frameworks, and due diligence checklists that VCs actually use.
- Fundraising Strategy: Develop a winning fundraising strategy tailored to African markets. Learn how to identify the right investors, craft compelling narratives, and negotiate favorable terms.
- Financial Modeling & Data Room: Build robust financial models that tell your growth story and organize your data room to impress institutional investors from day one.
- Pitch Deck Storytelling: Transform your story into a compelling narrative that resonates with investors. Master the art of presenting your vision, traction, and potential with confidence.
- Investor Exposure & Demo Day: Pitch directly to our network of vetted investors and partners during our exclusive Demo Day. Get real feedback and potential investment opportunities.
- Expert Faculty Mentorship: Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs, successful founders, and investment professionals who understand the African startup landscape and have walked the fundraising journey.
Eligibility:
- Female Leadership: Female founder, co-founder, or C-level executive leading the startup
- Tech-Enabled Solution: Technology-driven business model with scalable potential
- Funding Timeline: Preparing to raise institutional funding within the next 3–12 months
- Market Traction: Live product with demonstrable traction (users, revenue, pilots, partnerships)
- African Focus: Building for African markets or diaspora-led ventures globally
- Early-Stage Status: No previous institutional funding raised (pre-seed/seed stage)
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At Funding Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access funding through three expert services:
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- Grant Research Service – Get 50 tailored grant opportunities handpicked for your business or nonprofit, saving you time and effort.
- Grant Proposal Writing – We craft compelling, funder-friendly proposals that grab attention and increase your chances of success.
- Fundraising Business Plan – A powerful, funding-ready business plan designed to attract grants, loans, and investors.
Let’s turn your funding goals into reality!
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Contact us today by sending us an email at hello@fundingsquare.org