# Venture Garden Group

> Venture Garden Group is a technology holding company and venture builder founded in 2011. Its businesses address payment, reconciliation and operational data problems across sectors including aviation, energy and education; its wider network adds startup investment, talent and business support.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** East Lansing, United States
- **Founders:** Bunmi Akinyemiju (Co-founder and Partner & CEO), Kunmi Demuren (Co-founder), Demola Idowu (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Venture building and shared platforms, Avitech Software Solutions, VigiPay, PowerTech, Advancly
- **Notable:** Secured a US$20 million strategic minority investment in its Nigerian business in 2015., Publicly launched GreenHouse Capital in 2016., Opened the 2,600-square-metre Vibranium Valley campus, commissioned in June 2018.

## Products & services

- **Venture building and shared platforms** — Incubation, technology infrastructure, capital deployment and operational support for sector-focused companies.
- **Avitech Software Solutions** — Aviation revenue, data and payment infrastructure.
- **VigiPay** — Payment collection and revenue management; BoxCommerce documents card, transfer, payment-link, QR and USSD options for Nigerian merchants.
- **PowerTech** — Energy data, billing, payment and asset-management tools, including Hermes, PowerDash, PowerTrack IPP and PowerPay.
- **Advancly** — Credit-focused financial services for entrepreneurs and MSMEs; the lending platform connects funders and beneficiaries through aggregators.
- **EduTech** — Education technology business within the group ecosystem.
- **GreenHouse Capital** — Startup investment vehicle launched publicly in August 2016.
- **Vibranium Valley** — Lagos workspace, business support and network access; campus commissioned in June 2018.
- **Vibranium Partners** — Business advisory, legal and transactional support, HR, training and talent management.

## Achievements

- Secured a US$20 million strategic minority investment in its Nigerian business in 2015.
- Publicly launched GreenHouse Capital in 2016.
- Opened the 2,600-square-metre Vibranium Valley campus, commissioned in June 2018.
- Presented ecosystem products as a Diamond Partner at Global Tech Africa 2024.
- Reported more than 13 subsidiaries and a GreenHouse Capital portfolio exceeding 60 companies in October 2026; these are company-reported, distinct measures.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — VGG published “Orchestrating the Decade” on October 2, outlining VGG 5.0, clearer decision rights and shared capabilities.
- **2025-09** — BoxCommerce’s September 2 support guide documents its VigiPay integration, fees and settlement options.
- **2024-07** — VGG participated as a Diamond Partner at Global Tech Africa, with products and founders featured in its programme.

## Links

- Website: https://venturegardengroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venture-garden-group/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/VentureGardenNG
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venturegardenng/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/VentureGardenGroup

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Last updated: 2026-10-25