Startup Spotlight: HerVest 

HerVest, an inclusive fintech company co-founded by Solape Akinpelu in 2019, aims to improve women’s lives by providing easy access to target savings, impact investments and credit financing for smallholder women farmers and women-owned/led SMEs. 

HerVest, based in Nigeria, has garnered significant support from global leaders. Backed by Google, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), VC4A, and Standard Chartered Bank, HerVest is poised for continued success in its mission to bring financial inclusion to all. 

HerVest’s goal is to bring financial inclusion to everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. HerVest has a thriving network of over 30,000 women who come together to learn, network, build wealth and grow their businesses. 

HerVest made history by becoming the first African-based startup to be featured in full film coverage for the global Google #WeArePlay campaign. 

The company is determined to close the gender gap in finance and provide women with the tools they need to thrive. By offering an inclusive platform that empowers women to take control of their finances, HerVest is making a lasting impact on its users and the industry.


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