Ventures Platform secures $64 million in first close backed by the Nigerian government, IFC, BII, and Michael Seibel.
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Ventures Platform secures $64 million in first close backed by the Nigerian government, IFC, BII, and Michael Seibel, as it expands investments across Africa.
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