Africa’s climate tech sector needs winners to justify recent funding jump
DFIs have become the primary funding source for African VC firms, influencing the VC landscape. Climate tech funding in Africa reached $1.04 billion in 2023, marking a 9% increase from the previous year.
"Corporate governance should not be portrayed as a burden for startups" — Dotun Olowoporoku, Managing Partner, Ventures Platform
Paystack launched in 2015 when online payments were not common. Ventures Platform aims to invest in market-creating innovations.
Kola Aina’s Ventures Platform Is Doubling Down On An Ambitious Gameplan
Ventures Platform has released its 2023 Impact Report, highlighting its role in Africa's tech ecosystem. The firm's unique approach to crisis management and its focus on market-creating innovations and gender diversity contribute to its success.
Ventures Platform returns capital on 4 out of 6 investment cohorts
Ventures Platform claims it has generated returns on four out of six investment cohorts. The VC firm raised a $46 million fund and disbursed $19.6 million across different startups on the continent.
Exclusive: Risevest in talks to acquire Kenya’s Hisa
Risevest is in talks to acquire Kenyan startup Hisa. The acquisition will enable Risevest to expand to Kenya.
