Startups with at least one female co-founder accounted for 20.1% of the total $1.8b raised by Millionaire West African Startups
Of the total amount raised by Millionaire West African Startups (MWAS) between 2010 and 2019, startups with all male founders raised $1.4b, accounting for 79.9% and MWAS with at least a female co-founder on the team accounted for 20.1% of the total amount raised.
Between 2020–2024 H1, 40.58% and 50.91% of deal volume went to consumer staples and consumer discretionary respectively, showing that everyday goods and lifestyle products are fast becoming investment magnets.
The utilities sector deal volume exploded in recent years, jumping from 21.62% in 2016–2019 to 70.27% in 2020–2024 H1, an indication that basic infrastructure services like energy, water, and power are now central to investment strategies.
78.57% of all deal volume in the information technology sector happened in the most recent period, suggesting that digital solutions and tech platforms are increasingly being backed by private capital.
The industrials sector also bounced back, with 46% of its deal volume coming in the 2020–2024 period.
Energy sector investment dropped from 66.67% to 33.33%, and real estate recorded no new deals after 2015.
Health care remained consistent across all three periods, securing exactly 33.33% of the deal volume each time, highlighting its stability, even if not standout growth.