Ventures Platform
Abuja, Nigeria
◆ Total Raised
$84M
◆ Stage
seed
◆ Location
Abuja, Nigeria
◆ Founded
2016
◆ Team size
11-50
◆ Links
◆ About Ventures Platform
Ventures Platform closed its second institutional fund at $84 million to invest in early-stage African technology companies.
◆ What sets it apart
It focuses on seed-stage African startups that create market-creating innovations and solve structural access gaps across the continent.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelinvestment fund
Customerearly-stage African technology startup founders
◆ Notable
- Closed its second institutional fund at $84 million to back early-stage African technology companies
- Announced VP Pan-African Fund II as its second institutional fund
- Described on its own site as Africa’s leading seed-stage fund
◆ Funding rounds
1 Sept 2026
Led by International Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Norfund, Alphatron, Ashesi University Foundation, British International Investment
With British International Investment, Standard Bank, Proparco, AfricaGrow, Nigeria’s iDICE programme, MSMEDA, Alder Tree Investment, Family offices, iDICE programme, Alphatron, Ashesi University Foundation
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◆ FAQ
What does Ventures Platform do?
Ventures Platform closed its second institutional fund at $84 million to invest in early-stage African technology companies.
Where is Ventures Platform based?
Ventures Platform is based in Abuja, Nigeria, founded in 2016.
How much has Ventures Platform raised?
Ventures Platform has raised $84M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.
Who has invested in Ventures Platform?
Investors in Ventures Platform include International Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Norfund, Alphatron and Ashesi University Foundation.