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Ventures Platform raises $84m to back Africa’s next generation of startups
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Ventures Platform raises $84m to back Africa’s next generation of startups

By Benson Daniel Investors have put $84 million behind Ventures Platform’s second institutional fund, giving the Nigerian venture capital firm more room to...

Terra Industries Raises Additional $18m, Closes Seed Round at $52m
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Terra Industries Raises Additional $18m, Closes Seed Round at $52m

By Benson Daniel Nigerian defence technology startup Terra Industries has raised an additional $18 million, bringing its total seed funding to about $52...

Investors Keep Backing African Startups Despite Funding Slowdown
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Investors Keep Backing African Startups Despite Funding Slowdown

By Benson Daniel Africa’s startup ecosystem is continuing to attract committed investors despite a slowdown in funding activity, with a number of venture...