Ventures Platform is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and supports innovative startups across Africa. The firm provides capital, access to networks, and mentorship to entrepreneurs with the aim of building scalable businesses that can transform the African continent.

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We are a discovery fund that invests early in mission-driven founders that are building capital - efficient platforms that democratise prosperity, plug infrastructural gaps, connect underrepresented communities, solve for non -consumption and improve livelihoods in Africa.

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For Women’s Month, we decided to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women entrepreneurs in tech. In the last two parts, we shared the incredible stories of Chioma Okotcha of Payhippo and Jessica Long of Maad. 

In this final instalment of our 3-part series, titled "Navigating Success: Stories of Triumph and Resilience,", we met with Atinuke Idowu, Co-founder and COO of Termii, a leading messaging platform in Africa.  She walked us through how she got into the tech scene from a finance background, the moment where she realised Termii was building something significant, and some key insights that have helped her on her entrepreneurial journey.

Read her inspiring journery - https://lnkd.in/de-d6TxX

It’s been a pleasure sharing the stories of these female leaders. We hope they inspire you to start or continue to do great things. Remember, the world needs your unique voice and contributions, so don't be afraid to go out there and make your mark!
#WomensMonth #SuccessStories #Empowerment #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenEntrepreneurs #NavigatingSuccess #Termii

"It is an incredible feeling to realize that the future is constrained only by our execution against the goals we set for ourselves. Nothing is holding us back from building the company we've dreamed of..." - Jessica Long

✨ Join us for the second part of our Women's Month series, "Navigating Success: Stories of Triumph and Resilience"!  In this edition, we delve into the remarkable journey of Jessica Long, President and Co-founder of Maad , a tech company modernising informal retail in Francophone West Africa. 🌍

Check out Jessica’s story - https://lnkd.in/dPKzUCvE and don't miss out on this inspiring series! 

🚀 Throughout Women's Month, we're celebrating the achievements and resilience of women entrepreneurs like Jessica, showcasing the unique paths they've forged in the #startup world. Follow along as we continue to shine a spotlight on incredible women making a difference. 💪 #WomensMonth #HappyInternationalWomensDay2024 #SuccessStories #Entrepreneurship #DiversityAndInclusion #InvestInWomen #AccelerateHer #InspireInclusion

Big news at MDaaS Global! 🎉 

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured a $3M Pre-Series A round financing - bringing our total investment to $6.8M. The round was co-led by Aruwa Capital Management and Newtown Partners, with additional support from Ventures Platform Fund. 

With this boost, we're accelerating our mission to democratise access to high-quality diagnostics and healthcare services across Africa. The funds will fuel the expansion of our revolutionary healthcare network, BeaconHealth Diagnostics, to all 36 states in Nigeria, serving underserved communities. Leveraging our BeaconOS tech, we're launching apps for seamless patient referrals, HMO integration, and centralised health management.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our investors, partners, and supporters who have played a pivotal role in our journey. Together, we can build a better, more accessible healthcare system for Africa’s next billion. 

#Healthtech #AfricanTech #Investment

Exciting News from MoneyHash! 🌐🪄

We're thrilled to announce that MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration platform in Africa and the Middle East, has secured $4.5M in seed funding! 🚀 Co-led by COTU Ventures and Sukna Ventures, with participation from RZM Investment, Dubai Future District Fund, VentureFriends, and strategic investors.

"In a region with a complex payments landscape, MoneyHash's innovative platform tackles challenges head-on." said CEO Nader Abdelrazik, emphasizing the enormous opportunity in MEA's digital payment growth.

Visit moneyhash.io to explore the future of payments in MEA!

https://lnkd.in/dgwR4DuD

History tells the story of women who built the present. The present is the foundation for the women who are building the future. We celebrate the triumphs of women who built the present even as we continue to #InvestInWomen and create the platform for those building an inclusive and equitable future to thrive.

We honour all female founders and employees in our portfolio, our female team members, limited partners, IC members and key stakeholders who support us in doing the important work of building the future of Africa.

Today, we celebrate every woman and we hope that your work, our work and the contributions of our portfolio companies will build a world where women and girls thrive. Happy International Women's Day 🎉   #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #IWD2024 #BuildTheFuture #internationalwomensday2024 
Damilola Teidi Dolapo Morgan Ifeoma Lynda Okoli Ezinne Ejimofor Oluwasola Osonuga (ACA) Odunayo Joel, ACA

Last week, we launched the first part of our 3-part series spotlighting three incredible female entrepreneurs, to celebrate Women's Month. As we gear up for our next feature this Friday, let's take a moment to rewind and revisit our conversation with Chioma Okotcha of Payhippo.

If you're starting out as an entrepreneur, here are 5 key lessons Chioma has learnt from her journey thus far 👇   

Read the full interview - https://lnkd.in/dsEZ2Mr4
#WomensMonth #internationalwomensday2024

🚀  Join our team! We're on the lookout for an Investment Associate.
 
As part of our team, you'll dive into financial modeling, analyze companies and business plans, conduct due diligence, and work with other team members and external service providers to execute investment deals. 

Excited to build the future of Africa with us? Apply here - https://lnkd.in/dVZiuaiD 🚀 [This opportunity is open to candidates from any country on the continent]. 
#JobOpening #Investment #Africa

Calling all women (and allies)! 📣 This Women’s Month, we're thrilled to launch a 3-part series titled "Navigating Success: Stories of Triumph and Resilience." featuring: Chioma Okotcha of Payhippo , Jessica Long of Maad and Atinuke Idowu of Termii.

Starting today and every Friday over the next few weeks, we'll unveil the inspiring journeys of these remarkable women. 🚀 

We kick off with Chioma Okotcha, whose diverse background in finance, technology, and policy fueled her vision for Payhippo. Don't miss her interview where she shares:

✨ Valuable lessons learned from having to pivot.
✨ Helpful techniques to prioritizing self-care and mental well-being as a founder.
✨ Her approach to building a diverse and inclusive team that thrives. 

And much more! 🌟

Read Chioma's interview and stay tuned for the upcoming features- https://lnkd.in/dcBavf5p 💪🚀 #BeInspired #WomensMonth #WomenInTech #InspireInclusion #IWD2024 Damilola Teidi

🚀 Join our team! 🌟 We are on the lookout for a talented Communications Associate to join the team and help drive our mission forward. 

If you're passionate about storytelling, thrive in a dynamic environment, and have a great understanding of the startup landscape in Africa, we want to hear from you! 

Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey - https://lnkd.in/dVZiuaiD #NowHiring #ClosingSoon #CommunicationsAssociate 🚀

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