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Beyond the cheque

Capital is the start. Partnership is the difference.

Every SOW founder is paired with experienced operators and investors who have built and backed businesses across Africa, because the right guidance compounds the value of every naira invested.

A mentor and founder in a working session
What you get

Mentorship that compounds your capital

From the moment you onboard, you're plugged into people and resources designed to help you make better decisions, faster.

  • 1:1 mentorship with seasoned founders and Comercio's investment team
  • Access to a network of partners, advisors and fellow women founders
  • Workshops on fundraising, governance and scaling
  • Practical support on finance, operations and impact measurement
How support is delivered

Three pillars of founder support

1:1 mentorship

A dedicated mentor matched to your sector and stage, with regular check-ins to keep you accountable and supported.

Network access

Warm introductions to partners, advisors, potential customers and a peer community of women founders.

Workshops

Practical sessions on fundraising, governance, financial management and scaling, run by people who've done it.

The cheque opens the door. The mentorship, the network and the honest advice are what help you walk through it and keep going.
Why mentorship sits at the heart of SOW

Funding and a team in your corner

Apply to SOW and get more than capital, get the support to use it well.

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