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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Kola is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor in Africa’s tech space.
He is the Founder and CEO of Ventures Platform Fund, an Africa-focused seed-stage fund and accelerator championing the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
Ventures Platform also operates a leading startup accelerator providing advisory, mentorship, back office support, and need-based residency to selected startups.
At Ventures Platform, Kola identifies and invests in early-stage startups focused on disrupting financial services, healthcare, education, agriculture, and enterprise software.
A passionate ecosystem builder, Kola believes Africans can build scalable businesses that can move the continent forward – especially when they leverage innovative technology.
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