
Government participation validates state support for the African startup ecosystem and the fund’s shift to Series A financing helps fill a critical funding gap, potentially accelerating growth and attracting more global capital to the continent’s high‑upside tech sector.
Lagos‑based Ventures Platform announced it has raised $64 million for its second fund, targeting a $75 million final close. The round includes the Nigerian government’s iDICE program, IFC, British International Investment and other international limited partners, marking the first government investment in an African VC fund.
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