Ventures Platform unveils 6 startups at demo day
By Guardian TV
07 February 2017 |
4:18 pm
Ventures Platform showcased six tech startups at its first demo day held in Abuja recently. The startups span sectors such as Fintech, Edtech, Logistics, Mobile Gaming, Data Services and the Sharing Economy.
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