Kola Aina
@kola_aina
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Last year, towards the end of my opening remarks at the @vp_fund founders retreat in January, I shared this slide, which presented what might have come across as a blunt and cold submission. 6 options for 2024. I asked the founders in the room to reflect for a moment on which
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Congrats.
Superhuman is being acquired by @Grammarly! 💜💚. Together, we will build the AI-native productivity suite of choice 🥇. We will invest even more deeply in AI and email, reimagine chat and collaboration, and build AI agents that unlock a whole new way of working. More below 👇.
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RT @vp_fund: Heard about the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator?. Here’s a chance to apply for this unique opportunity for early- and growth-….
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It was an honour to attend an intimate dinner with Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark during her first visit to Nigeria. The dinner was an intentional gathering of changemakers from business, VC, tech, culture, and the creative industries. The conversations were honest and
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RT @TechProd_Arch: Excited to announce that @theflutterwave made @TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list, for the second time, alongside….
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RT @vp_fund: We’re delighted to spotlight a recent milestone from #BackedbyVP startup, @UseLemfi - the strategic acquisition of UK-based cr….
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I am so glad to see the results of our organic culture-focused talent expansion, development, and growth. We are lucky to have Hady Barry, Damilola Teidi, and Dolapo Morgan on our team. Thank you for your amazing dedication, and I am looking forward to seeing your new strides,.
We’re excited to announce some key updates on our team at Ventures Platform. ✨Please join us in welcoming Hady Barry as our new Senior Investment Associate. ✨. Based in Côte d’Ivoire, Hady will drive efforts to deepen our presence across Francophone Africa. With over a decade
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Thank you @AfroTech for the recognition, and congratulations to the other honorees.
Our Founding Partner, @kola_aina, has been recognised in AFROTECH™️ Future 50 - a list that recognises Black investors, leaders and builders who are boldly shaping the future of tech. Kola’s journey has always been about more than capital. It’s about conviction in African
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Love this poser!.
What is your contribution to Nigeria?.
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♥️🚀.
I am thrilled to announce LemFi’s acquisition of UK-based credit fintech, Pillar. We are starting with credit cards in the UK designed specifically for immigrants. With over 2 million customers globally, Lemfi is reimagining the future of international payments. Product is
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RT @asemota: My first epiphany in tech was that it was best for you to help businesses make money in profit centers rather than become a pa….
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RT @vp_fund: The Egypt–Nigeria Corridor is live. At Ventures Platform, we believe Africa’s tech future won’t be built in silos. It will be….
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A lovely & wholesome afternoon spent with legends judging an art competition was made even more perfect when I spotted Egbon DS, a fellow judge and one of my mentors in vintage VP swag from 2016. ❤️✌🏿🇳🇬🚀 #noteverydaytech
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4/6 🙏🏿🚀.
Six Nigerian startups: @moniepoint , @omniretailinc , @palmpay_ng , @termii_network , @remedial_health , and @paga , been listed on the @FinancialTimes 2024 ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, which features 130 high-growth firms across the continent. Read More 👇🏽.
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RT @vp_fund: Last week, we co-hosted the Africa Unlocked: Egypt-Nigeria Startup & Investment Forum alongside Algebra Ventures - a high-impa….
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No better way to end an epic @AVCA_Africa week than a fun dinner with the best team (including our interns & only missing a few out of out-of-towners.)
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