Build your business alongside women across Africa.
Founder Circle is a curated network for women actively building businesses, a long-term ecosystem to connect, grow, stay accountable, and never build alone.
Applications open 1st–15th of every month.
54+
African countries welcome
Monthly
Networking & expert sessions
Together
Never build alone
Built for founders who are ready to build.
You may be a good fit if you are:
- Building a startup or business
- Selling a product or service (or preparing to launch)
- Looking to connect with women entrepreneurs across Africa
- Committed to learning, growing, and contributing
- Open to collaboration and meaningful relationships
Founder Circle isn't designed for individuals only exploring ideas who haven't yet started building.
What you'll receive
Everything you need to build with clarity, community, and momentum.
Founder Dashboard
Your personal workspace to manage your Founder Circle experience.
Founder Directory
Connect with women entrepreneurs across Africa and discover businesses.
Monthly Founder Planner
Set goals, track progress, reflect on wins, and stay accountable.
Networking Sessions
Monthly virtual sessions to connect, collaborate, and learn.
Quarterly Expert Conversations
Practical insights from experienced founders, operators and investors.
Community Resources
Practical resources shared by our team and community members.
Replay Library
Catch up on previous Founder Circle conversations anytime.
Founder Support
Submit questions through your dashboard for guidance and resources.
Founder Spotlight
Outstanding members featured across Female Founders Tribe platforms.
Monthly Founder Brief
One curated email each month with stories, events and opportunities.
How Founder Circle works
01
Submit your application
Complete the 10-minute application form.
02
Application review
Our team reviews every application carefully.
03
Invitation by email
Successful applicants receive an invitation to join.
04
Create your account
Set up your Founder Circle profile.
05
Welcome Day
Join Welcome Day and begin your journey.
Application cycle
Applications Open
1st–15th of each month
Application Review
16th–25th
Decision Emails
Before end of the month
Welcome Day
Beginning of next month
Everything you might ask.
Still unsure? Apply anyway, you can always reapply as your business grows.
Is Founder Circle a paid programme?+
No. Founder Circle is currently available through a curated application process.
Can anyone join?+
Founder Circle is designed specifically for women actively building businesses. Every application is reviewed.
Can I apply if my business is still new?+
Yes. You don't need years of experience, but you should be taking meaningful steps to build your business.
Do I have to attend every event?+
No. Founder Circle is designed to fit around your business, so join what's most valuable to you.
Is Founder Circle available outside Nigeria?+
Yes. Founder Circle is a Pan-African network and welcomes applications from across Africa.
What happens after I'm accepted?+
You'll receive an invitation email to create your account, complete your profile, and join Welcome Day.
Where African women founders build together.
If you're building a business and want to grow alongside ambitious women across Africa, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close on the 15th of every month.