I&M Bank Rwanda chief executive urges viable models to fund women-led innovation
The Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, has called for stronger financial ecosystems and clearer investor exit opportunities to unlock more funding for women-led innovation across Africa.
Speaking during the “Funding the Future: Investing in Women-Led Innovation and Women-Centric Solutions” panel discussion at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali, Mutimura said many African investors hesitate to back startups because exiting investments on the continent remains difficult.
