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 Zambia

Union54

Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API that facilitates the issuance of debit cards for fintech companies and corporates without the need for a bank or credit card processor. Founded in 2020 and based in Lusaka, Zambia, the company provides essential services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement. This allows software companies to seamlessly integrate debit card services into their offerings. In addition to its core services, Union54 is involved in the development of secure messaging and instant payment systems, providing tools for both civilian and government use. Its software solutions include a messaging application with an integrated wallet and an API for creating chat applications, enabling clients to securely communicate and manage payments.

Union54

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API that facilitates the issuance of debit cards for fintech companies and corporates without the need for a bank or credit card processor. Founded in 2020 and based in Lusaka, Zambia, the company provides essential services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement. This allows software companies to seamlessly integrate debit card services into their offerings. In addition to its core services, Union54 is involved in the development of secure messaging and instant payment systems, providing tools for both civilian and government use. Its software solutions include a messaging application with an integrated wallet and an API for creating chat applications, enabling clients to securely communicate and manage payments.
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