Nigerian startup investor Ventures Platform raises $83 million for new fund

Nigeria's Ventures Platform has raised $83 million for its second investment fund, nearly double the $46 million it raised in 2022. The total surpassed both its $75 million goal and an earlier $64 million milestone. The firm, led by founding partner Kola Aina, will invest up to $3 million in individual startups focused on finance, healthcare, and software, over three to four years.