importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-26T07:00:00Z

Ventures Platform Launches $84M Second Fund to Expand Pan-African Venture Investments

#ai #startups #africa #fintech #venture capital

Ventures Platform has raised $84 million for its second Pan-African fund, expanding beyond Nigeria to invest in early-stage startups across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and AI-driven solutions. The fund emphasizes capital efficiency, local market expertise, and scalable business models to address infrastructure gaps and essential service needs.

The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.

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