
Women in Tech Expands Across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan
As we gear up to launch our 8th Kenyan cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech program, we are proud to be part of something even bigger. What started as a powerful local initiative, is now expanding across borders. Standard Chartered, through its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator, is extending its reach across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan, in partnership with Village Capital. Together, they are unlocking over $ 1.9 million in catalytic grants, delivering expert training, and building stronger networks for over 400 women entrepreneurs in 12 countries, including Kenya. And yes, that means more opportunities for the women-led startups we champion every day. Shifting the Narrative in 2025 The numbers still tell a hard truth: women founders are consistently underfunded. Less than 3% of global venture…