Last week, the company announced an internship programme through which it plans to help 12 women across Africa 'fast-track their career in the tech world'.įrom all indications, the 12 women will work on a transportation solution that might be more beneficial to Bolt.
Which is why it was exciting news when women-focused super-early-stage fund, FirstCheck Africa launched in January.Įstonian-based ride-hailing company, Bolt is also looking to contribute its quota towards building a more inclusive industry. Photo by Guzeartworld PhotographyĪ 2018 report by global online tech community, Adeva puts the global participation of women in tech at a paltry 25%.Ĭloser home, Techpoint Africa's West African Startup Decade report reveals that only 10% of women-founded tech startups in the region raised over $1m between 20.
