Kola Aina is the Founder and General Partner of Ventures Platform Fund, one of Africa’s most respected early-stage venture capital firms backing bold founders building transformational solutions across the continent.
Since launching in 2016, he has invested in category-defining startups such as Paystack, Mono, PiggyVest, Remedial Health, Brass, Nomba, and Lemonade Finance, helping shape Africa’s modern tech ecosystem.
Aina blends deep entrepreneurial experience with a hands-on investing style, providing capital, mentorship, policy advocacy, and strategic networks to help startups scale.
Under his leadership, Ventures Platform has grown into a multi-fund, pan-African VC firm managing tens of millions of dollars and partnering with global institutions.
Widely respected for his vision and integrity, Kola Aina is a driving force behind Africa’s innovation economy.
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