# Beyond the Funding Gap: What Would It Take to Change the Investment Pipeline for Women?

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Sunday, 4 October 2026, 2:15 pm – 3:10 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Small Theater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Capital Connect
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/beyond-the-funding-gap-what-would-it-take-to-change-the-investment-pip
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/beyond-the-funding-gap-what-would-it-take-to-change-the-investment-pip.ics

The gender investment gap is not simply a question of how much capital reaches women-led businesses. It is also a question of how opportunities enter the investment pipeline, how they are assessed, and what determines which businesses receive capital and continue to access it as they grow.
This panel will examine the structures, behaviours, and decision-making processes shaping the investment pipeline for women. Bringing together perspectives from across Africa and the wider investment ecosystem, the conversation will explore where change is needed, from investment criteria and capital allocation to investor networks, ecosystem design, and pathways to follow-on funding.
The discussion will move beyond diagnosing the gap to consider what investors, institutions, and ecosystem leaders can actually change to create a stronger, more inclusive pipeline of investable opportunities.

## Speakers

- [Nataly Yousef](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nataly-yousef.md), Principal, Seedstars International Ventures (Moderator)
- [Nadia El-Tawil](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nadia-el-tawil.md), North Africa Coverage Manager, British International Investment British International Investment
- Anne Lawi, Investor SSA & COACH;Managing Director, Impact Gateway Africa Board Member at Somo
- [Anastacia Ngunjiri](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/anastacia-ngunjiri.md), Advisory Associate, I-gravity
- [Carolyne Kirabo](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/carolyne-kirabo.md), Founder and Managing Partner, M-Kyala Capital
- [Mathias Dittrich](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mathias-dittrich.md), Senior Manager – Investment Management, Finance in Motion