A $46 million early-stage fund that invests in startups across Africa.
Kola Aina on AI in Africa, local capital, and exits
Kola Aina has backed over 90 startups across Africa, including notable exits like Paystack. Ventures Platform has returned four out of its six investment cohorts, demonstrating successful capital recycling.
Caantin’s AI wants to do the talking for call centers
Caantin aims to reduce the cost of business phone calls using AI voice agents. The startup helped Nigerian fintech Cowrywise achieve 100,000 calls with just one employee.
Tizeti accelerates West African expansion with fiber deployment
Tizeti has installed over 150,000 meters of fiber in key cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Accra in just three months. The company launched its 'FREEFIBER.AFRICA' subscription service, offering a US IP address and other services for $10/month.
Nigeria: Stablecoin Payments Startup Secures $3million Funding
Juicyway launched out of stealth mode with a $3M pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by P1 Ventures with participation from multiple investors.
Ventures Platform ClimateTech White Paper Calls For Climate-resilient Business Models in the African Tech Sector
Launch of the white paper 'Innovating for a Sustainable Future' by Ventures Platform. Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions but faces severe climate challenges.
