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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Ventures Platform, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in Africa, has secured $64 million to date for its second investment fund.<\/b><\/p>\n

Its investors comprise IFC, British International Investment (BII), Proparco, Standard Bank, MSMEDA, AfricaGrow, and several notable family offices.<\/p>\n

The second fund aims to extend its reach beyond pre-seed and seed stages to cover Series A rounds, with an emphasis on acquiring greater equity positions.<\/p>\n

Ventures Platform, among Africa\u2019s most prominent early-stage venture capital firms, has secured $64 million toward its second fund, which targets a final close of $75 million, as stated by founding partner Kola Aina.<\/p>\n

The funding round features participation from the Nigerian government via its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) program, representing Nigeria\u2019s first direct investment in a venture capital fund.<\/p>\n

Additional investors comprise IFC, British International Investment (BII), Proparco, Standard Bank, MSMEDA, AfricaGrow, and leading family offices like Alder Tree Investment, together with global figures such as former Y Combinator CEO Michael Seibel. Roughly 70% of the limited partners from the firm\u2019s earlier fund have committed again.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2016, Ventures Platform has earned recognition for spotting promising African startups at an early stage. The firm\u2019s second fund plans to move past pre-seed and seed phases to encompass Series A investments, prioritizing greater equity stakes and a more conviction-driven approach.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Ventures Platform, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in Africa, has secured $64 million to date for its second investment fund. Its investors comprise IFC, British International Investment (BII), Proparco, Standard Bank, MSMEDA, AfricaGrow, and several notable family offices. 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