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Norfund is the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, focusing on sustainable investments.
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Ventures Platform closes Fund II at $84M amid global venture slowdown
IT News Africa - Aug 31, 2026
Ventures Platform announced the final close of its second institutional fund, VP Pan-African Fund II, at $84 million. The fund exceeded its original target of $75 million, indicating strong investor confidence.
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Ventures Platform closes $84m Pan-African Fund II
TechTrendsKE - Aug 27, 2026
Ventures Platform closed its second institutional fund at $84 million, exceeding the $75 million target. The fund's closure indicates growing institutional confidence in Africa's innovation economy.
International Finance Corporation (IFC)British International Investment (BII)Ventures PlatformEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Norfund
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Ventures Platform Raises $84M Fund II to Expand Early-Stage Investing Across Africa
Tech In Africa - Aug 26, 2026
Ventures Platform raised $84 million for its second fund, up from $46 million in its first fund. The new fund will invest in technology startups across a broader range of African markets.
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Ventures Platform Closes Pan-African Fund II at $84M
Tech Labari - Aug 26, 2026
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Ventures Platform closed its second fund at $84 million, exceeding the $75 million target. The fund was oversubscribed, indicating strong interest from institutional investors in Africa's startup ecosystem.
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Novastar Ventures closes $147 million third fund to drive pan-African ambitions
Techpoint Africa - Mar 31, 2026
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Novastar Ventures closed its third fund, NVIII, securing $147 million for climate-focused startups. The fund received commitments from Japanese investors including SBI Holdings and SMBC.
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