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🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Ventures Platform Job Board and Talent Network! Explore over 120 exciting opportunities from our diverse portfolio, available in various locations worldwide (London, Dakar, San Francisco, Lagos, Cairo, and more). If you are an excellent professional seeking a role in a mission-driven tech startup, visit the VP Job Board to discover positions that match your expertise. If you don't find the right fit now, you can create a job alert to be notified as soon as a relevant opportunity becomes available. So, take the first step toward making meaningful impact through your work. Head over to the VP Job Board today! (Click the link in the comments) #VPFund #VPJobBoard #WorkOpportunities #RemoteWork #Hybrid #BackedByVP #GlobalOpportunities

🌍 Ventures Platform in Japan!  🌍 Next week, Kola A., our Founding Partner, will be in Japan, participating in select events and conversations focused on the rapidly growing startup ecosystems in Africa. These conversations will explore regional dynamics, future growth expectations, and the unfolding opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing economic landscapes. 🗓️ Event Highlights: July 4: Kola will speak at the IVS event, focusing on the "Rapid Growth of the Global South." July 9: Join him at the “Gate to India & Africa” event, organized by SGgrow where he will share insights on Nigeria—Africa's largest economy and home to the world's 6th largest Internet population. We welcome the opportunity to connect with thought leaders and innovators in the region who are as passionate about transformative growth as we are.  #Startups #MarketCreatingInnovation #Africa #Innovation #BackedbyVP

"The next African story will be written by Africans, and there are people crafting the narrative now." - Building The Future Podcast by Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku A few years ago, our Managing Partner, Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku, launched the BTF podcast to share deep insights from Africa's tech ecosystem. After a hiatus in 2020, the renowned #BTFPodcastByDotun is back, highlighting major advancements in  Africa's tech landscape through the perspectives of key players who have raised substantial capital, generated millions in revenue, or added significant value to their businesses. Here are the latest 5 episodes to catch up on this week: 🌟 Tosin Eniolorunda of Moniepoint Group - On scaling fintech products to the mass market. 🌟 Shola Akinlade of Paystack - On building for the long-term, managing talent and growing as a Leader. 🌟 Anu Adedoyin Adasolum of Sabi - On differentiation in B2B ecommerce and complexities of the offline market. 🌟 Mark Straub of Smile ID - On digital Identity as a fundamental driver of economic growth. 🌟 Bode Abifarin - On scaling Flutterwave, startup growth, and expansion. Subscribe here - https://lnkd.in/e-c8dacS to listen to all the episodes. A new episode drops every Wednesday morning! 

"The next African story will be written by Africans, and there are people crafting the narrative now." - Building The Future Podcast by Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku A few years ago, our Managing Partner, Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku, launched the BTF podcast to share deep insights from Africa's tech ecosystem. After a hiatus in 2020, the renowned #BTFPodcastByDotun is back, highlighting major advancements in  Africa's tech landscape through the perspectives of key players who have raised substantial capital, generated millions in revenue, or added significant value to their businesses. Here are the latest 5 episodes to catch up on this week: 🌟 Tosin Eniolorunda of Moniepoint Group - On scaling fintech products to the mass market. 🌟 Shola Akinlade of Paystack - On building for the long-term, managing talent and growing as a Leader. 🌟 Anu Adedoyin Adasolum of Sabi - On differentiation in B2B ecommerce and complexities of the offline market. 🌟 Mark Straub of Smile ID - On digital Identity as a fundamental driver of economic growth. 🌟 Bode Abifarin - On scaling Flutterwave, startup growth, and expansion. Subscribe here - https://lnkd.in/e-c8dacS to listen to all the episodes. A new episode drops every Wednesday morning! 

As part of Mr. Makhtar Diop's - Managing Director of the IFC - International Finance Corporation - recent visit to Nigeria, our esteemed partners at IFC hosted a rich roundtable discussion centered on critical developments within Nigeria's Disruptive Technologies and the VC ecosystem. This event explored potential avenues for further collaboration and partnership with the IFC, especially given the opportunities and macroeconomic realities in Nigeria. The IFC, a valued partner of ours, has actively invested in various key sectors in Nigeria, including technology, fostering the creation and sustainability of innovative solutions that drive economic growth. Our founding partner, Kola A., had the distinct honor of moderating this important event. The session, hosted by the IFC, was graced by distinguished leaders of the IFC led by Mr. Makhtar Diop, and Mr. Farid Fezoua, with participation from key players from leading startups in Nigeria including Piggyvest, Reliance HMO, FairMoney, Sun King, Vendease Africa and Trade Depot. We extend special thanks to the entire IFC team for organizing this significant dialogue and for their ongoing commitment to empowering disruptive technology entrepreneurs who are shaping Africa’s future.

#BackedByVP When we invested in Brass 4 years ago, we believed that African businesses needed a financial partner who would build top-end financial tools and services for them. In that time, Sola Akindolu, Emmanuel Okeke and the entire Brass team have done an excellent job building these tools to support tens of thousands of businesses, starting in Nigeria. Earlier in the year, Brass went through a difficult time. As one of its earliest investors, we still believed in the value that Brass brought to SMBs and the broader ecosystem. This conviction led us to facilitate and participate in the acquisition of Brass by a consortium led by Paystack, with participation from Piggyvest, and P1 Ventures. Following the acquisition, Brass will welcome a new leadership team. As we embrace this transition, we thank Sola and Emmanuel for the visionary foresight to build Brass and the great work they have done thus far. We are enthusiastic about this new chapter for Brass. The company will not only enhance its existing offerings but also innovate further to meet the evolving needs of businesses on the continent. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/dJduRZat

#BackedByVP When we invested in Brass 4 years ago, we believed that African businesses needed a financial partner who would build top-end financial tools and services for them. In that time, Sola Akindolu, Emmanuel Okeke and the entire Brass team have done an excellent job building these tools to support tens of thousands of businesses, starting in Nigeria. Earlier in the year, Brass went through a difficult time. As one of its earliest investors, we still believed in the value that Brass brought to SMBs and the broader ecosystem. This conviction led us to facilitate and participate in the acquisition of Brass by a consortium led by Paystack, with participation from Piggyvest, and P1 Ventures. Following the acquisition, Brass will welcome a new leadership team. As we embrace this transition, we thank Sola and Emmanuel for the visionary foresight to build Brass and the great work they have done thus far. We are enthusiastic about this new chapter for Brass. The company will not only enhance its existing offerings but also innovate further to meet the evolving needs of businesses on the continent. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/dJduRZat

🇸🇳 Lengo.ai est l’un de nos trois coups de cœur parmi nos 20 futurs champions de la tech africaine 2024. Leur objectif : fournir un assistant vocal de gestion des stocks aux boutiquiers, pour ainsi rapprocher les géants de l’agroalimentaire de leurs réseaux de distribution. Ce projet est le fruit d'un trio de têtes bien faites : Ismaïla SECK, ingénieur sénégalais et docteur en informatique, le franco-américain Max A. Smith, formé aux sciences politiques et Roger-Xavier Macia. Formé à l’Essec à Paris, il fût le plus jeune directeur commercial de filiale au sein du groupe Jumia. P1 Ventures Ventures Platform Fund ➡️ https://lnkd.in/escsYUPA

#BackedByVP At Ventures Platform, we aim to support mission-driven founders building the future of Africa, through innovative market-creating solutions. Over the past 8 years, we have backed more than 90 companies across 7 countries. Here’s a recap of some of our recent investments: 🇪🇬 Karcel (formerly known as Voom) Founders: Abobakr Elmashtoly, Mohammed Kamel On a mission to digitize used car transactions in #Egypt, Karcel offers a secure platform for seamless transactions, advanced technical inspection procedures, a transparent online pricing system and financing options for both users and merchants. The company aims to be the go-to digital automotive platform, empowering individuals and businesses at any phase of their car ownership journey. 🇸🇳 Lengo AI Founders: Max A. Smith, Ismaïla SECK, Roger-Xavier Macia Stop guessing Africa! Lengo is building an AI-driven intelligence platform and operating system for informal retail. This enables Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands to better understand the largely unorganized retail sector and succeed across various markets on the continent, starting with #Senegal. 🇳🇬 MDaaS Global Founders: Genevieve Barnard Oni , Oluwasoga Oni MDaaS is bridging the gap in diagnostics by building Africa's largest network of private diagnostic facilities, providing comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable care for the continent's next billion, starting with #Nigeria. This investment is a follow-on, reaffirming our commitment to their mission. 🇸🇳 Maad Founders: Jessica Long , Sidy Niang Maad is a tech and logistics platform that directly connects suppliers and small retailers of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in #Senegal. Their tech-driven solution allows retailers to order products from a one-stop shop, with reliable delivery and competitive prices, while also benefiting from working capital loans. If you are building something innovative on the continent, reach out to us - https://lnkd.in/ds27axda

💼 Company: Maad 💰 Funding: $3.2 Million 📈 Round: Seed Funding Maad, a Senegalese logistics platform catering to informal retailers, has secured $3.2 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Ventures Platform Fund, with participation from Seedstars International Ventures, Reflect Ventures, Oui Capital, Launch Africa Ventures, Voltron Capital, and Alumni Ventures. Learn More - https://lnkd.in/dZKfy4Kv #empowerafrica #africa #investinafrica #startupfunding #vcfunding #funding Sidy Niang Maimouna Dagois Jessica Long Kola A. Damilola Teidi Michel Friedman Benjamin Toulouze Dan Deac Fiyin Ogunlesi Oke Ekpagha