Day: August 26, 2026
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Ventures Platform Closes $84 Million Pan-African Fund II Above Target
Ventures Platform has closed its second institutional fund, VP Pan-African Fund II, at $84 million, exceeding its original $75 million target.
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Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Working-Capital Finance for Kenya’s Climate Businesses
Kenyan financial technology startup Flowt has secured an undisclosed first close of its pre-seed round to expand working-capital financing for climate-smart small businesses in Kenya.
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ThriveAgric Raises $3.93 Million in Debut Commercial Paper Issuance
ThriveAgric has raised approximately $3.93 million through its first commercial paper issuance to finance commodity purchases and agricultural trading in Nigeria.