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Ventures Platform
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Investment thesis
Ventures Platform invests in early-stage African startups whose founders are building solutions across sectors ranging from healthcare to logistics, aiming to shape the continent's future. The firm has backed over 140 founders and focuses heavily on fintech, enterprise SaaS, healthtech, logistics, insurtech, edtech, mobility and infrastructure. It typically makes first investments at the pre-seed and seed stages, supporting companies operating across multiple African markets including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, Senegal, South Africa and beyond, and recently raised a Pan-African Fund II.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 21 people
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What they invest in
from 72 of 100 portfolio companiesFintech ×42SaaS ×30Enterprise Software ×19AI & Machine Learning ×12E-commerce ×10B2B Marketplaces ×8Consumer ×8Logistics & Supply Chain ×8
HQs:Nigeria×44United States×10United Kingdom×5Senegal×3Egypt×2South Africa×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 46 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×172 founders×203 founders×74+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 60 founders with education data
Obafemi Awolowo University ×16Covenant University ×8University of Lagos ×6Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University ×4Harvard Business School Executive Education ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3University of Benin ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 64 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×22Computer Science ×21Business & Management ×17Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Law ×3Life Sciences ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 62 founders with career history
OPay ×4Goldman Sachs ×3Microsoft ×3Andela ×2FairMoney ×2Flutterwave ×2Lloyds Bank ×2Unicorn Growth Ventures ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
8 hold an MBA (of 67 with degree data)
Investments · 100 tracked
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Catlog provides a platform that enables small businesses in Africa to manage social commerce operations, including online catalogs, customer communications, payments, deliveries, and business tracking through WhatsApp and other social channels.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSLagos, NG
Co-investorsTechstarsVelocity DigitalDFS Lab
Lengo uses AI-driven technology to provide market intelligence for retailers and brands in the informal sector, particularly in emerging markets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsP1 VenturesAcasia Ventures
Umuaka Labs is a digital storytelling platform and studio network that produces original webtoons, comics, and animations, with an in-house writing and art studio.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Jason Njoku(Cofounder & Executive Chairman)
Co-investorsTofino Capital
Bitnob provides cross-border payment and money management tools that let individuals and businesses send, save, and manage money internationally, with a focus on financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsBrad MillsHivemind Ventures, LlcIngressive CapitalLightning VenturesLoftyInc CapitalTen31+2 more
Brass provides a full-stack business banking platform combining financial tools, credit facilities, and advisory support for local businesses in Africa.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsHoaQP1 VenturesAcuity Ventures
HONGTOGEL is an online lottery ("togel") betting platform offering access to numbers markets such as Macau, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney, with real-time results and instant payment methods including bank transfer, e-wallet, and QRIS.
Co-investorsFuture AfricaDFS Lab
Chargel is a logistics operating system for African freight, combining a network of verified carriers on West African corridors with a platform to source capacity, dispatch, track shipments, manage documents and reconcile payments.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCentury Oak VenturesDFS LabSeedstars
Chow Central operates a delivery-focused food service in Nigeria that serves meals quickly at lower cost than traditional restaurants by operating within concentrated local areas.
ConsumerFoodTechLagos, NG
Tosin Onafuye(Founder)inChristopher Obasi(Founder)inAdeyemi Onafuye(Founder)in
Co-investorsSterling RoadY CombinatorHeirloomHi2 Global Venture FundHoaQ
Cobuildit is a platform that lets individuals co-invest in real estate projects by forming partnerships or cohorts with verified people to fund projects and share returns.
FintechPropTechAbuja, NG
Cumming, US
Robert Bruckner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Allen Boone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Andrew Brimer(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBetatron Venture Group500 GlobalExpert DOJOMicrotraction
Convoy builds webhooks infrastructure for developers and engineering teams to handle event-driven communication at scale.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Subomi Oluwalana(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorFuture AfricaGreylock PartnersHercules Capital, Inc.Mosaic VenturesMusha Ventures+2 more
_able is a financial infrastructure platform that enables capital providers and distribution platforms to responsibly extend credit and financial services to underserved populations.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsAcasia VenturesAdaverseAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Launch Africa VenturesMAGIC Fund
CrowdForce operates a mobile app enabling small merchants across Africa to function as banking service points without establishing formal branch infrastructure.
FintechGovTechAbuja, NG
Oluwatomi Ayorinde(Founder)inDamilola Ayorinde(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)HAVAICMAGIC FundY CombinatorAruwa Capital+1 more
Cybervergent provides a unified platform that consolidates compliance, risk, data security, and audit functions across on-premise and cloud environments with real-time posture visibility.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Adetokunbo Omotosho(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlantica Ventures
Lekki, NG
Nonso O(Founder)
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersXYZ Venture CapitalMusha Ventures
Ebanqo builds an omnichannel customer engagement platform that enables businesses to interact with customers and deliver services across web and messaging channels using AI-powered capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Charles Ifedi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalBeta.VenturesLoftyInc CapitalEchoVC Partners
Engage is a customer messaging platform that helps businesses send targeted messages to customers across the right channels based on customer identity and behavior, aimed at improving customer growth and retention.
Marketing TechSaaSSeattle, US
Opeyemi Obembe(Founder & CEO)inDANNY PATTERSON(Executive Officer)CHIRAG PANCHOLI(Executive Officer)Lief Larson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Fez is a last mile delivery company that provides global shipping and local parcel delivery services for businesses, along with delivery management software for corporate organizations.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLagos, NG
Seun Alley(Founder)inOluwafemi Jose(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundCascadorTechstars
GeroCare is a home medical service company providing healthcare access to underserved populations across Africa.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodNigeria, NG
Dr. Ebi Ofrey(Chief Executive Officer)Ajibola Meraiyebu PhDinAjibola Bart Meraiyebu(Chief Operation Officer)
Co-investorsExpert DOJO
Gradely is an AI-powered personalized learning and online tutoring platform that offers gamified practice exercises, interactive video lessons, and on-demand tutor support for students of all ages.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
Boye Oshinaga(Founder)in
Co-investorsCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)InjiniMicrotractionRising Tide Africa (RTA)
A food delivery platform operating across African cities that connects urban professionals with restaurants, aiming to achieve profitability on individual transactions from launch.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesSaaSIbadan, NG
Taiwo Akinropo(Founder)inDemilade Odetara(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalPageOne Lab, Inc.
HoneyCoin builds financial infrastructure that helps companies create cross-border payment and money-movement solutions, supporting high-volume trades.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
David N.(Founder)inDavid Nandwa(CEO)
Co-investors4DX VenturesFlori VenturesLava Ventures Ltd.MicrotractionTimon CapitalTLcom Capital+5 more
Itana is a digital special economic zone providing regulatory and operational infrastructure for businesses entering and scaling across African markets.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechLagos, NG
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founding Partner, Co-founder of Andela & Flutterwave)inLuqman Edu(Chairman and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsFuture AfricaLocalGlobePronomos CapitalAmplo Ventures
Karcel is an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars, offering doorstep inspections, inspection reports, fixed-price or offer-based purchasing, and multiple payment methods.
E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
LemFi provides financial services for immigrants relocating globally, enabling them to move money and access financial products across borders.
FintechLondon, GB
Ridwan Olalere(Founder)inRian Cochran(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalEndeavor CatalystFlucas VenturesHighland EuropeHoaQLeft Lane Capital+12 more
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Maad is a commerce infrastructure platform for consumer brands, manufacturers, and importers, combining market intelligence, field activation, owned logistics (warehouse and GPS-tracked fleet), consumer engagement, and financial services (retailer credit and incentives) into one integrated system.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesOui CapitalReflect VenturesDFS LabLaunch Africa VenturesProparco+1 more
Tesh Mbaabu(Founder)in
Co-investorsKube VCP1 VenturesSprint VcVU Venture Partners
MDaaS builds digital health infrastructure and services for healthcare providers across Africa.
Digital HealthHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US
Oluwasoga Oni(CEO)inGenevieve Barnard Oni(Founder)inJoe McCord(Founder)in
BoardMobolaji Adeoye(Director)
Co-investorsAruwa CapitalConsonance Investment ManagersFINCA VenturesFuture AfricaNewtown PartnersTechstars
Mecho Autotech operates a mobile app and network of verified mechanics and parts suppliers that connects vehicle owners in Africa with maintenance and repair services, offering an alternative to expensive branded garages and unvetted roadside mechanics.</description> </invoke>
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationLagos, NG
Olusegun Owoade(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalFuture AfricaGlobal BrainIngressive CapitalY CombinatorCathexis Ventures+5 more
MoneyHash provides a payment orchestration platform that aggregates payment APIs, providers, and technical capabilities through a provider-agnostic cloud, letting businesses build and manage payment infrastructure.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Nader Abdelrazik(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLoftyInc CapitalNuwa CapitalPreston-Werner VenturesTofino CapitalVentureSouq+7 more
Moni offers full-service wealth management and expert-led investment portfolios through a mobile app, pairing users with a dedicated wealth manager to build and adjust tailored, low-to-medium-risk investment strategies.
FintechLagos, NG
FemiDapo
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesPredictive VC186 VenturesMAGIC FundY Combinator
Moniepoint provides banking, payments, credit, and cross-border payment services along with business management tools for African businesses and individuals, with a focus on MSMEs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Felix Ike(Founder)inTosin Eniolorunda(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesDevelopment Partners InternationalLeapFrog InvestmentsNew VoicesOui CapitalQED Investors+6 more
Mono provides financial data access, identity verification, and direct bank payments for businesses in Africa through an open banking platform.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLagos, NG
Abdulhamid Hassan(Founder)inPrakhar Singh(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCapria VenturesEntrée CapitalHoaQIngressive CapitalLateral Capital+7 more
MyCover.ai provides AI-powered inspection and claims solutions to insurance providers for product distribution and claims processing, and offers embedded insurance solutions enabling businesses to integrate insurance products into their offerings.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechLagos, NG
Fred Ebho(Founder)inAlexander Igwe-Ifendu(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsFounders Factory Africa
Nomba offers banking and payment processing services to businesses across Africa, with a focus on Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
FintechLagos, NG
Yinka Adewale(Founder/CEO)inPelumi Aboluwarin(Founder/CTO)inAdeyinka Adewale(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesHelios Digital VenturesNecessary VenturesPartech VenturesY CombinatorBase10 Partners+5 more
Norebase operates a digital platform that helps founders, creators, and businesses handle the legal and compliance complexities of doing business across African markets.
FintechLegalTechSaaSBodmin, GB
Temitope Obanla(Founder)inTope O(Founder)
Co-investorsConsonance Investment ManagersFuture AfricaHoaQLoftyInc CapitalMicrotractionSahil Lavingia+3 more
OmniHub is a distribution management platform for product distributors in Africa that connects them with retailers through a unified ordering and visibility system.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSJohannesburg, ZA
Deepankar Rustagi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAruwa CapitalGoodwell InvestmentsShell FoundationAlitheia CapitalNorfund
Bitly provides a unified platform for URL shortening, QR code generation, and landing page creation with advanced analytics and tracking capabilities.
FintechMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US
Co-investorsASEBAt One VenturesAUGE-UCRBerkley Center for EntrepreneurshipBethnal Green VenturesBioHealth Innovation, Inc.+21 more
Partna provides payment infrastructure for cross-border transactions across Africa using stablecoins as the settlement layer.
Crypto & Web3FintechWilmington, US
Bashir Aminu(Founder)inHakeem Adeyemi Orewole(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlori VenturesY CombinatorAllegoryAllegory CapitalCresset CapitalVoltron Capital+1 more
Rivy is a climate finance company providing inventory, asset, and micro-grid financing to expand access to clean energy in Nigeria.
CleantechClimate TechFintechAba, NG
Chioma Okotcha-Faloughi(Chief Operating Officer)Dami Olawoye(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalBeta.VenturesHoaQSouth QuadVentureSouqAll On+2 more
Paystack provides payment processing services that allow businesses in Africa to accept credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and mobile money transactions through their websites and applications.
FintechLagos, NG
Shola Akinlade(Founder/CEO)inEzra Olubi(Founder/CTO)inOlusola Akinlade(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeIngressive CapitalY CombinatorBEENEXTComcast VenturesOther+4 more
PiggyVest offers investment opportunities starting from low minimum amounts across fixed income instruments, agriculture, and transportation sectors.
Fintech
Odunayo Eweniyi(Founder)inSomtochukwu Ifezue(Founder)inJoshua Chibueze(Founder)inAyo Akinola(Founder)in
Pivo provides bank accounts, debit cards, and digital invoicing tools to truck owners and drivers in Africa, with plans to expand into credit and expense management products.
FintechLagos, NG
Ijeoma Akwiwu(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaRising Tide Africa (RTA)Sprint VcVestedWorldY CombinatorBold Angel Fund+11 more
Plumter is a financial services platform that enables businesses to send and receive payments across 120+ currencies with features including real-time exchange rates, instant payment tracking, and mobile/web access.
FintechLagos, NG
Yinka Elujoba(Founder)inEni Joshua(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
PressOne Africa provides a business phone software solution that enables African entrepreneurs and small businesses to manage customer communication through a single professional phone number, replacing personal lines used for business purposes.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSales TechWilmington, US
Mayowa Okegbenle(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsVoltron Capital
Printivo is an online print-on-demand platform that enables customers in Nigeria to order custom-printed products ranging from marketing materials and stationery to apparel, bags, and promotional items, with options to upload designs or use free templates.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechLagos, NG
Co-investorsEchoVC PartnersHelios Digital VenturesInternational Finance Corporation
Raenest provides financial infrastructure and payment solutions to enable individuals and businesses in emerging economies to participate in global finance.
FintechHR TechLagos, NG
Victor AladeinRichard Oyome(Founder)inSodruldeen MustaphaSodruldeen M.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalHoaQNorrsken22QED InvestorsTechstarsTen13+2 more
Rank is a wealth management platform offering personalized investment portfolios and financial guidance to individual investors seeking alternatives to traditional savings, with portfolio management tailored to individual risk tolerance and life goals.
FintechLagos, NG
Femi Iromini(Founder)inAdedapo Sobayo(Founder)in
Co-investorsPredictive VCY Combinator186 VenturesFine Structures VenturesGoodwater CapitalMAGIC Fund+4 more
Reliance Health provides healthcare services combining medical expertise with technology for individuals and corporate customers in growing economies.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLagos, NG
Femi Kuti(Founder/CEO)inMatthew Mayaki(Founder/Senior Vice President Product)inOpeyemi Olumekun(Director)in
BoardTidjane Deme(Director)Christian Braunfisch(Director)
Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Laerdal Million Lives FundLoftyInc CapitalP1 VenturesPartech VenturesPICUS CAPITAL+13 more
Remedial Health provides a software platform for pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management, and financing to healthcare providers and small businesses in Africa.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaSLagos, NG
Samuel Okwuada(Founder)inVictor Benjamin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapria VenturesCathexis VenturesGrant Park VenturesIngressive CapitalQED Investors+13 more
Rise (Risevest) is a digital investment platform that gives retail investors access to expert-selected portfolios spanning fixed income, US fractional real estate, US stocks, and Naira and Dollar vaults.
FintechLagos, NG
Eke Urum(Founder & CEO)Bosun Olanrewaju(Co-Founder & CTO)Tony Odiba(COO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsTechstars
Rivy provides financing for solar energy systems to homeowners, businesses, and solar retailers in Nigeria, enabling affordable access to clean energy through fast approvals and flexible repayment terms.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechMobility & TransportationNigeria, NG
Dami Olawoye(Chief Executive Officer)inChioma Okotcha-Faloughi(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsMercy Corps VenturesTen13Velocity DigitalAll OnDFS LabEchoVC Partners
Saltbox provides logistics and fulfillment services to ecommerce merchants and entrepreneurs, offering warehousing and workspace solutions to simplify supply chain operations.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechNew York, US
Tyler Scriven(Founder)inKaterina Cirilli(CEO)in
Co-investorsKapor CapitalMetaPropMetaProp VenturesPlayground GlobalVillage GlobalWilshire Lane Capital+2 more
Seamless HR provides financial solutions for employees, including earned wage access, term loans, and salary advances, delivered as workplace benefits to enhance employee retention and financial wellbeing.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLagos, NG
Emmanuel Okeleji(CEO & Co-Founder)inDeji Lana(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesCapria VenturesConsonance Investment ManagersEnza CapitalHelios Digital VenturesIngressive Capital+5 more
SEND provides cargo shipping and logistics services for Africa through software-managed air and ocean freight, customs clearance, and supply chain financing.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLagos, NG
Kingsley Oti(Founder)inLarry Oti(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAsymmetry VenturesFuture AfricaStartups
Sendme delivers fresh meat to households and food businesses via WhatsApp ordering, with fulfillment within three hours.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceFoodTechIbadan, NG
Daniel Afolayan(Founder)in
Co-investorsIngressive CapitalY CombinatorCresset CapitalGoodwater CapitalMyAsiaVCNiche Capital+4 more
Shekel Mobility is a B2B marketplace and management system that provides auto dealerships with financial services (including credit facilities), operational automation, and cross-border transaction capabilities across emerging markets.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMobility & TransportationLagos, NG
Benjamen Oladokun(Founder)inValentine Mayaki(Founder)inSanmi Olukanmi(Founder)inSeun Okunfolami(Chief Product Officer)in
Co-investorsCross Culture VenturesMaC Venture CapitalPioneerY CombinatorMaiora Rebel VenturesRebel Fund+2 more
Shekel Mobility provides cross-border infrastructure for the automotive trade in Africa, connecting global vehicle suppliers with African dealers through financing, logistics, and digital tools.
B2B MarketplacesFintechLogistics & Supply Chain
Sudo provides an account management platform with APIs and a dashboard for creating and managing local and international virtual bank accounts, letting users hold funds, manage cash flow, and perform domestic and cross-border transfers.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSKaduna, NG
Aminu Ibrahim Bakori(Co-Founder & CEO)inKabir Bayo Shittu(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsFuture AfricaLoftyInc CapitalMSA NovoPICUS CAPITALBerrywood CapitalGlobal Founders Capital+1 more
Talstack is a people management platform that helps teams track learning, performance, and workforce engagement.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Seni Sulyman(CEO & Co-Founder)Kayode Oyewole(COO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsTLcom CapitalVelocity Digital
Tanel Health offers digital health insurance coverage for businesses and individuals in Senegal.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTech
Termii provides infrastructure that uses AI to ensure critical transactions—including authentication, payments, checkouts, and fraud notifications—complete successfully, serving banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and other digital services globally.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Emmanuel Gbolade(Founder)inAyomide Awe(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuture AfricaGobi PartnersHoaQMicrotractionTofino CapitalY Combinator+14 more
The page presents F8BET, an online betting and casino platform offering sports betting, live casino, slots, card games, and other gambling products for players in Asian markets.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsExpert DOJOMicrotractionUnicorn Growth Ventures500 GlobalBetatron Venture GroupPredictive VC
Thrive Agric builds a farmer business network across Africa that provides smallholder farmers with access to capital, agricultural advisory, and market linkages to sell produce at competitive prices.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechB2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodAbuja, NG
Ayodeji Arikawe(Founder)inUka Eje(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Tizeti Network Africa is an internet service provider offering affordable unlimited internet across Africa through a network of owned and operated solar-powered towers.
CleantechCloud ComputingConsumerEnergyEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Kendall Ananyi(Founder)inIfeanyi Okonkwo(Founder/Co & Chief Operating Officer)inNG Kendall Ananyi(Founder)
BoardWalter Baddoo(Director)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesEmles Venture PartnersIngressive CapitalMAVA VenturesPICUS CAPITALY Combinator+11 more
Traction is a payments and business management platform offering point-of-sale terminals and software tools for merchants to accept payments, manage inventory, send invoices, and access CRM functionality.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLagos, NG
'Mayowa Alli(Founder)in
Co-investorsConsonance Investment ManagersDigital Currency GroupFirst CircleMetis Capital
Trove is an investing platform that enables fractional stock investing and provides automated portfolio recommendations tailored to individual risk profiles.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesSaaSSocialWilmington, US
Oluwatomi Solanke(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsThe MBA FundVelocity DigitalKhosla VenturesMenlo Ventures
Union54 operates ChitChat, a messaging and payments application that combines encrypted messaging with USD card issuance and international fund transfers for users in Africa.
FintechLusaka, ZM
Perseus Mlambo(Founder)inAlessandra Martini(Founder)in
Co-investorsLoftyInc CapitalRuna CapitalVibe CapitalY CombinatorACE & CompanyAddition+13 more
Vendy provides payment infrastructure that enables businesses to sell through social messaging and communication platforms.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechMarketplacesSaaSSocialLagos, NG
Kayode Disu(Founder)in
Co-investorsVelocity DigitalY CombinatorCresset Capital
Verto provides borderless payment and financial management services for startups and enterprises, enabling multi-currency transactions, local account setup, and embedded finance across global markets.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Anthony Oduwole(Founder)inOla Oyetayo(Founder)in
Co-investorsP1 VenturesQuona CapitalTreasuryUnicorn Growth VenturesUtopian VenturesY Combinator+7 more
Wealth8 is an investment platform that provides educational content and investment products for individual investors, with a focus on beginner investors and families managing Junior ISAs.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsRising Tide Africa (RTA)
Tambua Health makes a smartphone app that performs blood diagnostics without requiring a blood sample, providing results equivalent to a full blood panel.
HealthtechSan Francisco, US
Lewis Wanjohi(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuture AfricaY Combinatorfor Africas Future
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latest coverage across their companiesMoniepoint · thesaasnews.com · Jul 28, 2026
LemFi · finsmes.com · Jul 7, 2026
Saltbox · finsmes.com · May 6, 2026
HoneyCoin · fintech.global · Aug 13, 2025
Mono · ycombinator.com · Jun 24, 2025
Termii · ycombinator.com · Jun 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ventures Platform made?
- Ventures Platform has 100 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Ventures Platform invest at?
- Ventures Platform invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Ventures Platform's typical check size?
- Ventures Platform typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
- What sectors does Ventures Platform focus on?
- Ventures Platform focuses on AgTech, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, HR Tech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Ventures Platform located?
- Ventures Platform is headquartered in Abuja, NG.
- Does Ventures Platform lead rounds?
- Ventures Platform typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Ventures Platform co-invest with?
- Ventures Platform most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Techstars, Future Africa, among 127 tracked co-investors.
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