Ventures Platform Fund is a discovery fund that focuses on early-stage investments in mission-driven startups across Africa. The firm primarily targets pre-seed and seed rounds, with occasional investments in Series A. Ventures Platform seeks to back founders who are building capital-efficient platforms aimed at democratizing prosperity, addressing infrastructural gaps, connecting underrepresented communities, solving for non-consumption, and improving livelihoods.
Notable portfolio companies include Remedial Health, which has raised $13.4 million, and Nestcoin, with $6.45 million raised. The firm is led by key decision-makers who bring significant expertise and a strong network to the table. Ventures Platform's investment philosophy centers on supporting high-impact ventures with scalable solutions. They offer unique value-add services such as strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a robust network of industry experts and potential partners.
Ventures Platform - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments48
Current Portfolio Count33
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed28 (58.3%)
Seed18 (37.5%)
Grant1 (2.1%)
Series A1 (2.1%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 58%Seed 38%Grant 2%Series A 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Ventures Platform - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end