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Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund

TechCrunch • Wed, 26 Aug 2026

The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.

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The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.

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The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.

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