Archives Tag: Kola Aina

BUSINESS

Pan-African Early-stage Firm, Ventures Platform, Closes $46 Million, Pan-African Fund

April 19, 2022

  One year after it closed its first round at $40 million in the pan-African investment fund, Ventures Platform, an early-stage firm, has today disclosed that it has closed its target fund at $46 million—above its initial target. Read more about Business The over-the-top fund had the participation of the world’s leading investors with a … Continue reading Pan-African Early-stage Firm, Ventures Platform, Closes $46 Million, Pan-African Fund

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Press Release

Ventures Platform Secures First Close of US$40mn Pan-African Fund

April 19, 2022

One of Africa’s most active early-stage tech investor closes new fund to expand portfolio and double down on winners Ventures Platform, the early-stage “discovery” venture capital fund championing the next generation of African entrepreneurs, has announced the first close of its new US$40m Pan-African early-stage fund to invest in market-creating innovations. With this close led … Continue reading Ventures Platform Secures First Close of US$40mn Pan-African Fund

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Digital Explorers Launch Paid Traineeship In Lithuania For Nigerian Female Data Analysts/Scientists

April 19, 2022

  Digital Explorers has launched applications for the second cohort of the program. This time, it is a female-only track that will select up to 15 female Data Analysts and Data Scientists at entry-level who will undergo up to 6 months paid traineeship in Lithuania. The program will consist of intensive training and a placement at a … Continue reading Digital Explorers Launch Paid Traineeship In Lithuania For Nigerian Female Data Analysts/Scientists

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TECH

Daring Leap: From A Secure Life To The Risk Of Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

Ever heard of kudi.ai, PiggyVest, Printivo, Paystack or even the popular Thrive agric? On this week’s “Did You Know” series, I will be sharing with you about the journey of the amazing Nigerian tech founder that has built the Ventures Platform which has supported the startups mentioned above and over 20 more, the electric Kola … Continue reading Daring Leap: From A Secure Life To The Risk Of Entrepreneurship

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Men TECH

Top 5 Nigerian Men In The Tech Space Doing Amazing Things!

April 19, 2022

Last week we talked about 5 inspiring women doing things in the tech space here. Some of these women had no background in technology but have been able to utilize their skills, resources and passion to make impact in the tech space. There are many men and women out here doing amazing things in and … Continue reading Top 5 Nigerian Men In The Tech Space Doing Amazing Things!

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Events Press Release

Celebrities and Entrepreneurs Endorse 2nd Edition Of Nigerian Brands Carnival and Trades Exhibition

April 19, 2022

As Brands Carnival Project Development Limited, organisers of the Nigerian Brands Carnival and Trades Exhibition, announces the 2nd edition of its events designed to promote and project Nigerian brands, celebrities have come out in droves to endorse the event. Leading the endorsement drive is Bolanle Ninalowo, (AKA Nino B) Nollywood’s newest rave and talented actor. … Continue reading Celebrities and Entrepreneurs Endorse 2nd Edition Of Nigerian Brands Carnival and Trades Exhibition

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