About Us

Contributing to Global Prosperity.

Arya Women Nigeria is the official licensee of the Arya Women Investment Platform, a global organization dedicated to accelerating the investment readiness of women-led businesses through tailored entrepreneurship development programs.

We also empower aspiring investors by building their capacity to become qualified investors and offering access to a curated selection of high-potential women entrepreneurs.

In Nigeria, many women entrepreneurs face significant barriers to securing funding through traditional financial systems, leading to business stagnation or closure. These challenges not only limit their entrepreneurial potential but also affect their overall well-being.

Conventional loan structures and limited investment opportunities stifle innovation and growth in women-led ventures. Arya Women Nigeria is committed to bridging this gap by equipping female entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and support to explore alternative funding options for sustainable business success.

< 1%

Venture Funding

Women-led startups in Africa receive less than 1% of total venture capital funding, highlighting a significant disparity in access to investment.

24%

Entrepreneurship

African women drive 24% of entrepreneurial activity but face barriers in funding and support, limiting their growth potential.

Our vision is to make Arya Women Nigeria the leading investment platform for women across Africa by 2030. We envision a future where women are at the forefront of innovative and sustainable ventures, creating a lasting impact on the continent’s economic and social landscape. Through our commitment to growth, inclusivity, and empowerment, we’re redefining what it means to support women in business.

Vision
Mission

Empowering Women, Shaping Africa’s Prosperity

Africa’s leading investment platform by 2030, empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting angel investors to drive innovative ventures that foster sustainable economic growth and global prosperity.

Investing in Women for a Sustainable Future

To empower women entrepreneurs across Africa by providing access to strategic investment, mentorship, and market opportunities, fostering their growth into leaders of innovative and sustainable enterprises that contribute to global prosperity.

Vision
Mission

Empowering Women, Shaping Africa’s Prosperity

Investing in Women for a Sustainable Future

An Arya Woman is:

Open-minded

Trustworthy

Entrepreneurial

Brave

Sincere

Impactful

Sharer

Creative

An Arya Woman is:

Open-minded

She embraces diverse perspectives, values feedback, and prioritizes understanding others through open, empathetic communication.

Brave

Fearless in pursuit of her beliefs, she creates her own path, stands by her values, and continually seeks growth.

Impactful

Success is measured by the positive impact she has on others. She’s socially responsible and works to lead meaningful change.

Trustworthy

Integrity is key. She keeps her promises, acts with fairness and honesty, and leads with strong work ethics and transparent communication.

Sincere

Authentic and self-aware, she values diversity, embraces her true self, and provides honest, constructive feedback.

Entrepreneurial

Driven and results-oriented, she turns challenges into opportunities, sets measurable goals, and fearlessly shares her successes.

Creative

A visionary problem-solver, she believes in possibility, takes initiative, and creates her own opportunities.

Sharer

She believes in collective strength, shares generously, and grows through collaboration, empowering others to shine with her.

Arya Investor Categories

Join a dynamic network of investors fueling women-led ventures across Africa. As an Arya Investor, you’ll connect with driven entrepreneurs, back transformative projects, and make a meaningful impact while realizing solid returns.

Mentors (Focus on Guidance)

Share your wisdom, shape the future.

As a mentor, your expertise and guidance empower women entrepreneurs to thrive and succeed.

Investors (Focus on Funding)

Fuel ideas, fund the dream.

Invest in women-led ventures, creating lasting impact without the need for hands-on involvement.

Explorers (Flexible Involvement)

Discover your path to impact.

Explore mentoring, investing, or a blend of both to find the right way to support women entrepreneurs.

Arya Entrepreneur Categories

Step into a thriving community dedicated to supporting and elevating women entrepreneurs. Arya connects you with smart funding, strategic mentorship, and opportunities to accelerate your growth and reach your business goals.

Diamond

Entrepreneurs in this category are ready to pitch to investors...

Entrepreneurs in this category are ready to pitch to investors with minimal guidance. They receive strategic pep talks from our experts to fine-tune their approach to potential investors.

Ruby

Entrepreneurs needing a stronger grasp of the investment...

Entrepreneurs needing a stronger grasp of the investment process and landscape. They benefit from our comprehensive investment readiness training and mentorship before being introduced to investors.

Emerald

Entrepreneurs with huge growth potential but areas...

Entrepreneurs with huge growth potential but have areas that need further development. They are ideal candidates for linkages to funding from financial institutions and other key resources.

Sapphire

Entrepreneurs with huge investment potential but...

Entrepreneurs with huge investment potential but significant business gaps. They require intensive support to strengthen their foundations before pursuing funding opportunities, which we can offer or direct to other plagorms that do so.

Coral

Early-stage entrepreneurs focused on validating their product or business...

Early-stage entrepreneurs focused on validating their products or businesses. They can gain crucial support from training programs and networking events to build strong foundations.

Arya Women Nigeria primarily focuses on Diamond and Ruby entrepreneurs but supports the others as indicated

Arya Team