Ventures Platform

Ventures Platform Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Abuja, Nigeria, with an additional office in Lagos. Founded in 2016, the firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on companies that demonstrate positive offline indicators in their respective markets. It primarily targets technology companies across Africa and Asia, investing through personal capital. Ventures Platform aims to support mission-driven founders who are building capital-efficient platforms that address infrastructural gaps and improve livelihoods within underrepresented communities. The firm typically engages in its acceleration program by investing in 10-15 companies over a period of 16 weeks, while also considering fund of fund investments in other venture capital funds.

Dotun Olowoporoku

General Partner and Managing Partner

Past deals in West Africa

Omnibiz

Series A in 2025
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in serving FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by digitizing the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. The platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capability for local businesses. Its software features order tracking and integrated payment options, enabling seamless transactions and helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern market. Omnibiz is dedicated to supporting local enterprises in achieving their goals through an optimized supply chain framework.

Maad

Seed Round in 2024
Maad is a leading B2B marketplace based in Dakar, Senegal, focused on serving small retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands in Francophone Africa. The company offers a technology-driven platform that allows retailers to efficiently order products from a centralized source. Maad enhances the purchasing experience by providing services such as mobile ordering, reliable delivery, and access to data on real-time product availability and market share. Additionally, the platform offers targeted promotional services and working capital loans, empowering businesses to strengthen their sales and operational capabilities. Through its innovative approach, Maad is positioned as a vital player in the region's e-commerce landscape.

Maad

Seed Round in 2023
Maad is a leading B2B marketplace based in Dakar, Senegal, focused on serving small retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands in Francophone Africa. The company offers a technology-driven platform that allows retailers to efficiently order products from a centralized source. Maad enhances the purchasing experience by providing services such as mobile ordering, reliable delivery, and access to data on real-time product availability and market share. Additionally, the platform offers targeted promotional services and working capital loans, empowering businesses to strengthen their sales and operational capabilities. Through its innovative approach, Maad is positioned as a vital player in the region's e-commerce landscape.

Termii

Seed Round in 2023
Termii is a Lagos-based company founded in 2014 that provides a cross-channel messaging and customer engagement platform tailored for African businesses. The platform facilitates communication with customers through SMS, email, voice, and instant messaging, enabling teams to secure repeat customers via personalized outreach. In addition to messaging services, Termii offers a suite of business applications that address various needs such as digital branding, sales, marketing, customer relationship management, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, and project management. This comprehensive approach allows clients to enhance their business operations and improve customer engagement across multiple channels.

Omnibiz

Seed Round in 2022
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in serving FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by digitizing the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. The platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capability for local businesses. Its software features order tracking and integrated payment options, enabling seamless transactions and helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern market. Omnibiz is dedicated to supporting local enterprises in achieving their goals through an optimized supply chain framework.

Rivy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rivy is making it easier to finance small and medium sized businesses in Africa. There is a need for financing of $158 bn for SMEs in Nigeria alone. To start, Rivy o helps SMEs access and spend lender capital effectively. During their first full operational year in 2020, the Rivy o co--founders leveraged their domain expertise and founding experience to beat their 2020 goal by 50%.

Omnibiz

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in serving FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by digitizing the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. The platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capability for local businesses. Its software features order tracking and integrated payment options, enabling seamless transactions and helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern market. Omnibiz is dedicated to supporting local enterprises in achieving their goals through an optimized supply chain framework.

Mono

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a financial data infrastructure application programming interface (API) platform. The company aims to enhance access to financial accounts and improve onboarding and identification processes across emerging markets in Africa. Mono's platform offers a variety of services, including the generation of bank statements, account verification, payment initiation, and credit checks. By providing businesses with secure and efficient access to crucial financial data, Mono empowers organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, facilitating their ability to thrive and contribute to economic growth in the region.

MarketForce

Seed Round in 2020
MarketForce is a technology company headquartered in the United States, with operations in Kenya and Nigeria, focused on enhancing B2B commerce and fintech solutions for African merchants. Launched in 2018, the company has developed the "RejaReja" platform, which allows merchants to digitally source, order, and pay for inventory. In addition to these services, MarketForce offers access to financing, enables digital payment collection, and allows merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and utility tokens. Operating in five markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, MarketForce has established a rapidly growing network that includes over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands. The company employs an asset-light business model to drive efficiency and productivity in the distribution of goods, utilizing advanced technology to streamline operations for its users.

Itana

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Itana operates Nigeria's first Digital Free Zone, facilitating global tech-powered businesses to operate remotely in Africa without physical presence. It offers end-to-end support for business incorporation, banking services, licenses, immigration assistance, and operational services, creating an ideal online jurisdiction for scalability across the continent.

My Service Agent

Grant in 2020
MyServiceAgent is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered intelligent IVR system that can communicate with hundreds to thousands of callers simultaneously and intelligently and disseminate correct information from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control as well as pass on the data to the NCDC to act on swiftly.

Wella Health

Grant in 2020
WellaHealth is a startup focused on improving healthcare access for low-income individuals and families in Nigeria. The company has developed a digital triage bot that provides guidance based on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control guidelines, allowing users to log their health responses for potential follow-up by public health authorities. In addition to this innovative tool, WellaHealth offers micro-health insurance plans that target prevalent diseases, providing affordable coverage for treatments and medications. Their platform connects users to a network of pharmacies and healthcare professionals, enabling them to manage their health needs without facing significant financial strain.

Wellvis Health

Grant in 2020
Wellvis Health is a telehealth platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to offer healthcare services to the general public through internet-enabled phones and smartphones. The platform allows users to discuss health-related issues and access verified health information provided by qualified health workers. Wellvis Health connects patients and their caregivers, particularly those with chronic illnesses, through a SUPPORT GROUP feature. Additionally, it offers paid consultations via instant messaging or voice/video calls, enabling clients to book appointments and receive professional medical advice for their health concerns.

SeamlessHR

Seed Round in 2019
SeamlessHR Limited is a human resource technology software company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating enterprise-grade, cloud-based HR solutions designed to automate and optimize the entire HR process for medium to large-sized organizations. The company's comprehensive product suite includes a Recruitment Management System, HR Information System (HRIS), Performance and Competency Management, Payroll Management, Leave Management, and Learning Management System, among other modules. These tools facilitate various HR functions such as recruitment, training, payroll processing, performance evaluation, and analytics, enabling businesses to streamline their human resource operations from recruitment to retirement. Additionally, SeamlessHR provides embedded finance solutions that enhance financial security for both employers and employees.

FINT

Grant in 2019
FINT is Nigeria's first debt financing marketplace, designed to connect investors seeking competitive returns with creditworthy borrowers in need of loans. The platform facilitates the matching of individual and business borrowers with lenders, enabling access to short-term personal and business opportunity loans at attractive interest rates. FINT’s automated and user-friendly interface ensures a transparent and efficient borrowing process, addressing the financial needs of users promptly. By bridging the gap between lenders and borrowers, FINT fosters a mutually beneficial environment that promotes financial inclusion and empowerment while providing quality service. Through its innovative approach, FINT stands out as a leading player in Nigeria's debt financing sector.

Gradely.ng

Seed Round in 2019
Gradely.ng Limited operates a personalized learning platform designed for secondary school students in Nigeria. Founded in 2019 and based in Yaba, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning materials, online tutorials, and video lessons. Gradely focuses on enhancing exam preparation by offering assessment reporting, tracking, and training for teachers, along with computer-based tests and a learning progress tracker for schools. The platform employs analytics to identify and address learning gaps in real-time, assisting parents and educators in supporting students effectively. Through adaptive homework tests available on web and mobile devices, Gradely assesses students' understanding of various topics and recommends specific practice sets and remedial resources. The system allows teachers to create and assign homework efficiently, while generating progress reports for students, parents, and schools. Gradely's innovative approach ensures a comprehensive learning experience by continuously adjusting the difficulty of questions based on students' mastery levels.

Trove

Seed Round in 2019
Trove Technologies Limited operates an online platform designed to facilitate investment in a range of securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cryptocurrencies. Based in Lekki, Nigeria, Trove aims to simplify the investment process for beginners by providing an accessible application that allows users to easily find and select investment opportunities. The platform features a user-friendly KYC process, brokerage services, and a personalized news feed related to the assets traded. Trove enables investors to participate in both local and international markets, offering access to Nigerian stocks, government bonds, and a selection of cryptocurrency assets. Through its seamless approach to micro-investing, Trove empowers users to engage with the financial markets with ease.

PiggyVest

Seed Round in 2018
PiggyVest is a financial technology company based in Nigeria that provides an automated savings platform aimed at helping individuals and businesses manage their finances efficiently. The platform enables users, particularly from low- and middle-income backgrounds, to save small amounts of money regularly—whether daily, weekly, or monthly—thereby promoting sustainable savings habits. By automating the saving process, PiggyVest reduces the temptation to withdraw funds prematurely, as users can only access their savings on predetermined withdrawal dates. The company previously operated as Piggybank.ng and has since acquired a microfinance bank license. All funds saved through the platform are securely managed by a licensed asset management company. PiggyVest also facilitates the earning of competitive interest rates on savings, enhancing the value of users' money while eliminating withdrawal and monthly fees, thereby making financial management accessible and user-friendly.

ThriveAgric

Pre Seed Round in 2017
ThriveAgric is a technology-driven agribusiness startup that connects smallholder farmers in Africa with finance, premium markets, and data-driven advisory services. The company, fondly known as Farmily, crowdfunds through its online platform to provide farmers with quality inputs, agricultural expertise, process automation, and machinery. ThriveAgric's mission is to empower African farmers by lowering barriers to accessing capital and financial services, improving yields through technology and data-driven best practices, and facilitating access to local and global markets for their produce. The company has established relationships with prominent off-takers such as Flour Mills of Nigeria and Dangote Foods, ensuring a consistent market for farmers' produce. Backed by notable investors like Telefonica's Wayra, Y Combinator, and Google Launchpad, ThriveAgric aims to create a prosperous and economically resilient Africa powered by agriculture.

MyPadi

Seed Round in 2017
MyPadi is a leading real estate platform in Nigeria that specializes in connecting students with off-campus hostels and potential roommates. The platform provides a comprehensive array of resources, including photographs, video tours, pricing details, and roommate profiles, all sourced from verified landlords. By offering this information, MyPadi enables students to make informed decisions about their housing options near their educational institutions, streamlining the search process for suitable accommodation.

Printivo

Seed Round in 2017
Printivo Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, offers online printing services tailored for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company provides a wide array of printed materials including banners, business cards, custom mugs, envelopes, flyers, greeting cards, letterheads, notepads, paper bags, stickers, wedding stationery, roll-up banners, flash drives, and key rings. Printivo's online platform allows users to browse, select, and customize templates, edit text, change images, insert logos, and place orders efficiently. The company aims to simplify the process of printing marketing and business materials for Nigerian businesses through its user-friendly interface and extensive range of design templates created by local designers.

Kudi

Seed Round in 2017
KUDI is a financial service provider focused on providing access to electronic banking and financial services by leveraging conversational interfaces, natural language processing and artificial intelligence to provider faster access, frictionless experience, and ultimately boost financial inclusion in emerging markets. KUDI is enabling secured financial transactions via Facebook, Telegram, Slack and Skype. KUDI's focus is the African market with a primary focus on the Nigerian Payment ecosystem and the company does this in partnership with e-payment regulators, a leading commercial bank, and an international payment processor.

Proteach

Seed Round in 2016
Proteach is an educational service provider based in Nigeria, specializing in personalized home and school tutoring. The company focuses on one-to-one learning, recognizing its effectiveness in enhancing educational outcomes. By creating a platform that connects students with qualified tutors, Proteach aims to make quality education accessible, affordable, and convenient. The platform not only tailors learning experiences to individual styles but also assists teachers in securing employment opportunities. Additionally, Proteach empowers parents and learners to find the best-suited tutors to help achieve their educational objectives, thus transforming the approach to education in the region.

DriversNg

Seed Round in 2016
DriversNg provides reliable and professionally trained drivers to individuals, companies and organisations all over Nigeria.

CrowdForce

Seed Round in 2016
CrowdForce is a company that operates a crowdsourcing platform aimed at enhancing access to digital, cryptocurrency, and financial services for underserved populations. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, with an additional location in San Francisco, California. CrowdForce provides an offline distribution network that facilitates the adoption of these services through mobile technology, helping businesses, banks, nonprofits, government agencies, and multinational organizations effectively reach and serve communities that lack adequate access to financial solutions. The platform also offers a network of agents that conduct market research and provide real-time consumer data, enabling clients to better deploy their services and collect payments from a broader market.

Proteach

Seed Round in 2016
Proteach is an educational service provider based in Nigeria, specializing in personalized home and school tutoring. The company focuses on one-to-one learning, recognizing its effectiveness in enhancing educational outcomes. By creating a platform that connects students with qualified tutors, Proteach aims to make quality education accessible, affordable, and convenient. The platform not only tailors learning experiences to individual styles but also assists teachers in securing employment opportunities. Additionally, Proteach empowers parents and learners to find the best-suited tutors to help achieve their educational objectives, thus transforming the approach to education in the region.

Wesabi

Seed Round in 2016
Wesabi is an online platform that connects individuals and businesses with local workers and artisans for various property development needs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company offers services in plumbing, carpentry, air conditioning repair, electrical work, home cleaning, laundry, tiling, and painting. Wesabi's mobile application simplifies the process of finding and hiring skilled handymen, allowing users to specify their requirements through a form. The platform also includes a review system to evaluate workers after completing a job. To ensure customer satisfaction, Wesabi offers a money-back guarantee if clients are not satisfied with the work performed.
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