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We strive to create an environment that brings out the best in our people to passionately serve our clients, deliver operational excellence and contribute to achieving sustainable growth. Africa is our home, we drive her growth.

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Ventures Platform announces $64 million first close of its second pan-African fund, backed by IFC, BII, Proparco, Standard Bank, iDICE, and others to power Africa’s next wave of tech innovation.

Ventures Platform Secures $64M First Close for Fund II to Power Africa’s Next Tech Wave

November 6 2025

Ventures Platform, Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, has announced the $64 million first close of its second fund, VP Pan-African fund II, aimed at deepening seed investments, catalysing Series A rounds, and driving its pan-African expansion to power the continent’s next tech wave. The fund is targeting a final close of $75 million.

Nimalan Reddy

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