At a Glance
Ventures Platform was founded in 2016 by Kola Aina with the mission of building Africa's technology ecosystem from the ground up. Based in Abuja, the firm operates both as a venture capital fund and an ecosystem builder, running accelerator programs and providing extensive founder support beyond just capital. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed investments across key sectors including fintech, SaaS, consumer technology, and digital health, with particular expertise in the Nigerian and broader West African markets. Ventures Platform distinguishes itself through its comprehensive approach to founder development, offering mentorship programs, technical resources, and connections to international markets. The firm has been instrumental in developing Nigeria's startup ecosystem and has built strong relationships with international co-investors and strategic partners to help portfolio companies scale across Africa and globally.
“Invests in early-stage African technology startups with strong founding teams that are building solutions for the continent's most pressing challenges.”
Ventures Platform primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Ventures Platform is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Ventures Platform focuses on investments in Fintech, SaaS, Consumer, Digital Health, Agriculture. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Ventures Platform's typical investment check size ranges from $50K to $500K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.