This week, we celebrate Yemi Keri, a pioneering Nigerian technology leader, investor, and passionate advocate for women in entrepreneurship. With over 23 years of experience in the tech and investment sectors, Yemi has become a transformative force in Africa’s business landscape, championing innovation and inclusivity.

Yemi Keri is the co-founder and CEO of Rising Tide Africa, a groundbreaking women-led angel investing platform that empowers African women to engage actively in early-stage investing. Through Rising Tide Africa, she is closing the gender funding gap and providing vital support to startups led by women. In addition, Yemi leads Heckerbella Limited, a digital transformation company delivering innovative IT solutions across the continent. Her career also includes notable leadership roles at SAP Africa and the Edo State Directorate of Information Communications & Technology Agency, where she drove significant digital initiatives in the public sector.

Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Yemi holds key board positions with organizations such as First City Monument Bank Ltd (FCMB), Investment One Financial Services, and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre. Through these roles, she promotes innovation and sustainable development. Yemi is also deeply committed to mentoring startups and aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women, guiding them through the challenges of growing successful businesses in Africa’s dynamic ecosystem.

Yemi’s outstanding contributions have been widely recognized. In 2014, she received Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Public Sector CIO award at the ICT Centenary Awards, honoring her efforts in digital governance and public sector transformation.

With Rising Tide Africa, Yemi envisions a future where African women are not only active participants but leaders in investment and entrepreneurship. Her dedication is inspiring a new generation of women to take control of their financial futures and help drive Africa’s economic growth. Yemi Keri’s impactful work makes her a well-deserved Woman of the Week, shaping a more inclusive and prosperous Africa for all.