Ventures Platform Fund

This Easter, we pause to remember what this season truly means. 🌅 A story of sacrifice. Of hope. Of resurrection and new life. We're grateful for the reminder that renewal is always possible - in our work and in how we serve the people around us. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joy-filled Easter. May this season bring rest, reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose. Happy Easter! 🎉

10 years! 🎉 A decade ago, we started with a simple belief — that Africa's most transformative ideas were already here, waiting to be backed, built, and believed in. From an on-campus accelerator in an art-wrapped container building to an institutional fund that has backed over 100 companies across the continent — we've spent ten years investing in founders, in systems, and in the environments where innovation takes root. As we mark this anniversary, we've been reflecting on what the next ten years ask of us. So in the spirit of who we are, we've partnered with the Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) and Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University on two initiatives  — a Student Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme and the VP–YSMA Futures Art Award. Because the next ten years will be built by people who are equal parts curious, creative, and courageous. Watch our Founding Partner, Kola A., share more. #VenturesPlatform #VP10 #FuturesArtAward #YSMA #Technology #Innovation #AfricanArt

📣 Don't miss this! Got questions about the Founders Lab programme or application? We have the answers. Every Wednesday (starting this week), by 5PM WAT, the iDICE Startup Bridge team will host a live webinar for potential applicants to answer the following and more: → Why the Founders Lab is right for you. → What makes a strong application. → How does the funding work. You'll leave the session with clarity that will help you put in the best application. Next session: March 25, 2026 Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eeq9XWyD Remember, application closes April 20! #IdiceStartupBridge #FoundersLab #NigerianEntrepreneurs #TheBridge

From only 2 bikes to over 2.8 million trips completed for 42,000+ customers. That's the Fez Delivery Co. story, and it's just getting started. What Seun Alley and the team built from scratch is now one of Nigeria's largest last-mile logistics providers, moving goods for thousands of businesses and individuals, including international shipments from 4 countries directly into Nigeria. In a growing e-commerce market where delivery is the difference between a loyal customer and a lost one, Fez gives businesses something rare: reliability at scale through smart logistics, digital tools, and a trusted rider network, making delivery faster and more dependable, so businesses can focus on growth. We are proud to be backing an infrastructure player powering Nigerian commerce. Swipe to learn more about their great work. #BackedbyVP #PortfolioSpotlight #AfricanStartups #BuildingTheFuture

It's almost time for another Series V release! Missed the latest Series V issue or yet to subscribe? No worries! We have curated some of our favourite highlights from the last edition, and there is no better time to catch up than now. Read up before the next drop. Click the link in the comments to discover more. #VenturesPlatform #VPFund #SeriesV

Eid Mubarak to our community - may this season be filled with joy, connection, and shared prosperity. #eidmubarak #venturesplatform

Our Women's Month spotlight continues with Damilola Teidi, Principal and Head of Platform and Networks at Ventures Platform Fund, one of Africa's most active early-stage venture firms. With over 13 years at the intersection of startups, capital, and ecosystem development, Dami leads Ventures Platform's post-investment strategy, designing initiatives that support portfolio companies across talent, governance, market expansion, and capital access. The goal is straightforward: help founders grow faster and build better. What stands out when working with Dami is the care she brings to every detail. She asks the right questions, pushes for the best outcomes, and carries the Ventures Platform brand with a level of dedication that is genuinely rare. That kind of commitment does not go unnoticed. People who show up like this are exactly why the ecosystem moves forward. We are glad to work alongside her. #IWD2026 #WomenInVC #WomenInLeadership #AfricanTech #IWD