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Melissa Hancock

Why MENA Female-Founded Startups Still Struggle to Access Capital

MENA Sophie Smith

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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s startup ecosystem has become increasingly vibrant in recent years, now boasting 33 unicorns according to Dealroom, as well as a plethora of innovative businesses.

But despite the progress that has been made, female founders remain woefully underrepresented in accessing capital.

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