Shantha Bloemen
Founder and Managing Director, Mobility for Africa

“Most of the investors and the investees in the Africa start-up space are men. Gather has offered a fresh breath of air by taking women entrepreneurs seriously. They understand that women are critical in creating real social impact, solving practical problems, and building sustainable enterprises.

Climate change is real, yet funds for solving the problem by trying untested technology or experimenting with new business models are difficult to find. Gather is willing to take chances to support entrepreneurs who think outside the box so we can start to mitigate the worst of global warming by moving more quickly and creatively.”