A venture capital firm with a $46 million early-stage fund focused on investing in early-stage technology startups across Africa.
Why more exits don’t mean more liquidity for Africa’s tech ecosystem
Africa's tech ecosystem produced 181 verified VC-backed exits from 2011 to 2026. Exits increased by 36% while funding declined by 33%, indicating a backlog of companies needing liquidity.
Talstack partners BII, Ventures Platform to teach ESG to African startups
Talstack launched an ESG programme in partnership with British International Investment and Ventures Platform. The programme offers courses designed for founders and startup teams on ESG practices.
Nigeria awards ₦2.25 billion in grants to student-founded ventures
The Federal Ministry of Education awarded ₦2.25 billion in grants to 45 student-founded ventures in Nigeria. The Student Venture Capital Grant Bootcamp allows selected startups to receive up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding.
Nigeria to provide up to ₦1 billion ($735,000) in funding for 100 startups through iDICE Startup Bridge
The iDICE Startup Bridge programme has been launched to support startup founders in Nigeria. The initiative includes two tracks: Founders Lab and Growth Lab, targeting early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs.
Cybervergent Closes $3M Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Cybersecurity Across Africa
Cybervergent secured $3 million in seed funding to expand its operations across Africa. The funding round was co-led by Ventures Platform and Atlantica Ventures.
