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Ventures Platform Raises $84M Fund II to Expand Early-Stage Investing Across Africa
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Nigeria-based Ventures Platform has successfully raised $84 million for its second fund, significantly increasing its investment capacity and geographic focus to support technology startups across Africa. The new fund will target early-stage businesses in various sectors, including fintech and healt
Tech In Africa - Aug 26, 2026

Ventures Platform Closes Pan-African Fund II at $84M
Ventures Platform, a prominent seed-stage investor in Africa, has successfully closed its second fund at $84 million, surpassing its initial target of $75 million. This oversubscribed fund reflects continued interest from institutional investors in Africa's startup ecosystem, despite a global declin
Tech Labari - Aug 26, 2026

Edge Growth hits R350M first close on venture debt fund for African scale-ups
Edge Growth has launched the Edge Impact Fund (EIF) with an initial close of R350 million, targeting tech-enabled companies in need of growth capital. The fund, which took over three years to establish, is backed by two South African financial institutions and aims to provide fit-for-purpose capital
Tech In Africa - Aug 25, 2026
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