Solape Akinpelu Wins $30,000 Top Prize at Aurora Tech Awards 2025

Nigeria-based fintech founder Solape Akinpelu has taken home the top prize at the Aurora Tech Award 2025, receiving a $30,000 cash reward. Akinpelu’s win comes from her leadership of HerVest, a platform empowering women across Africa to access savings, impact investing, and credit through tailored financial services, particularly for smallholder female farmers. The award recognizes exceptional female-founded tech ventures and marked a significant milestone as the 2025 edition saw a record number of submissions, with over 2,018 applications received from a global pool of countries.