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Minted Connect Secures Investment at $10 Million Valuation

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Embedded finance platform Minted Connect has secured a new investment round at a valuation of $10 million. The funding round was led by APY Ventures and included prominent investors, including Insha Ventures, ForInvest, Tmob, and Kayacan Ventures. The company plans to use the investment to expand its operations, particularly in Turkic Republics.

The successful funding round brings together some of Turkey’s strongest ecosystem players under the leadership of APY Ventures. Before this round, Colendi and Nadir Metal Refinery had joined as initial investors, sharing the company’s future vision. Minted Connect aims to utilize this investment not only to develop new products and services but also to implement growth and deep strategies in its operational regions, focusing on operational expansion in Turkic Republics.

“We aim to create a greater impact on an international scale,” said Engin Bütün, Co-founder of Minted Connect. “Our new partnerships in this round will provide significant momentum in Minted Connect’s innovation-focused growth journey. Through this strategic investment, we aim to deliver more innovative solutions in precious metals and other commodities while creating a greater impact on regional and international scales.”

Founded in 2021, Minted Connect is an innovative embedded finance platform connecting precious metals and other physical and digital commodities with financial and non-financial institutions. The platform offers its users and business partners services such as trading, custody, physical delivery, digital wallet integrations, and alternative investment products. This year, Minted Connect was recognized among Turkey’s top 5 most innovative fintech brands in the VISA Innovation Program Europe 2024, reinforcing the platform’s strong position in the industry, future potential, and success in global competition.

About Minted Connect

Minted Connect, established in 2021, is an innovative embedded finance platform that connects precious metals and other global assets with financial and non-financial institutions. The company provides its users and business partners with trading, custody, physical delivery services, digital wallet integrations, and alternative investment products. With licensed operations in the United Kingdom, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates, Minted Connect is leading in the industry. Having reached over 500,000 users through its B2C and B2B partners, Minted Connect continues to write global success stories and deliver sustainable value to its customers through its extensive investor network and innovative approach.

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Tos Alpha Fund Unveils Official Website for Institutional and Global Investors

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Okekunle Equity Partners (UK) Ltd. has announced the global launch of its official website, tosalphafund.com, establishing a digital point of access to information on the Tos Alpha Fund (TAF) and its investment strategy within the Nigerian securities market. As the official digital home of the Tos Alpha Fund (TAF), the platform serves as a primary infrastructure for global institutional capital, presenting details on its actively managed equity approach and long-term investment orientation. Under the leadership of Professor John Okekunle, the portal signifies more than just a digital presence; it represents the formalization of a  Nigeria-focused investment vehicle structured to align international reporting practices with domestic market participation.

A Convergence of Two Financial Worlds 

The inception of TAF is rooted in a unique cross-border narrative. Professor John Okekunle, whose career was forged in the competitive furnaces of London’s equity markets, has long been recognized for providing premium investment research and market insights to a global clientele. His return to Nigeria, prompted by a formal invitation from the Nigerian Economic Council (NEC), serves as the foundation for the Tos Alpha Fund. The website functions as the primary interface for this “Manifesto of Return,” where the Professor’s decades of analytical excellence meet a profound sense of national duty. By launching this portal, TAF provides a definitive answer to the “trust gap” that has historically hindered large-scale foreign institutional investment in West Africa.

The platform is meticulously designed to emphasize transparency and data-driven analysis. For the global investor, the site offers a comprehensive look at the fund’s philosophy, which rejects the “quick money” approach typical of speculative trading in emerging markets. Instead, it invites partners Family Offices, Pension Funds, and High-Net-Worth Individuals to engage with the Nigerian market through a lens of long-term capital commitment and institutional-grade oversight.

Digital Infrastructure for Institutional Integrity 

In an era where information is the most valuable currency, TAF provides an exhaustive repository of the fund’s strategic focus and operational framework. The portal details how TAF utilizes “Strategic Alpha” to identify high-conviction opportunities that others might overlook due to perceived volatility. By merging real-time local intelligence with UK-standard fundamental analysis, the fund creates a unique value proposition that is now accessible with a single click. Global investors can navigate the site to understand how TAF’s “Long-Only” conviction is balanced by a “Hedge-Minded” risk management approach, ensuring that capital preservation is prioritized alongside growth.

Furthermore, the website serves as the gateway to TAF’s investor portal, a secure environment where transparency is not just promised but practiced. Following the UK’s stringent financial reporting requirements, the fund ensures that every partner has access to the data needed to make informed decisions. This level of disclosure is unprecedented in the region and is a direct result of Professor John Okekunle’s commitment to “Regulated Excellence.” The portal effectively removes the traditional barriers to entry, providing a seamless onboarding process that is compliant, efficient, and aligned with global KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) protocols.

Transforming the Narrative of Nigerian Investment Framework

Beyond its technical capabilities, TAF is a storytelling platform that redefines the narrative of Nigerian investment. It moves away from the tropes of “emerging market risk” and focuses instead on “strategic economic evolution.” Through the site, TAF communicates its role in supporting the National Economic Council’s vision for an industrialized and self-sufficient Nigeria. The fund’s focus on Tier-1 banks, vertically integrated agriculture, and distributed energy infrastructure is laid out in detail, providing a roadmap for how capital can drive national impact while pursuing long-term value.

Professor John Okekunle’s vision, as articulated on the site, is to provide Nigerians structured access to global equity markets through established governance and research standards. The website is the first step in this journey, offering a standardized, professional, and public-facing channel for those who wish to participate in the nation’s “Golden Decade.” By providing a digital bridge between two worlds, the Tos Alpha Fund ensures that the potential of Nigeria is no longer a well-kept secret among local elites, but a transparent and accessible opportunity for the global institutional community.

The information provided on the website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to invest in any financial product.

About Tos Alpha Fund (TAF)

Tos Alpha Fund is an institutional-grade, actively managed equity fund dedicated to capturing high-conviction opportunities within the Nigerian securities market. Managed by Okekunle Equity Partners (UK) Ltd., the fund is built on the principle of “Strategic Alpha,” utilizing deep fundamental research and international fiduciary standards to drive long-term capital growth. Under the leadership of Professor John Okekunle, TAF operates with a sovereign mandate to bridge the gap between global capital and Nigeria’s core economic sectors, ensuring transparency, discipline, and national impact.

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Tos Alpha Fund Unveils Official Website for Institutional and Global Investors

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Okekunle Equity Partners (UK) Ltd. has announced the global launch of its official website, tosalphafund.com, establishing a digital point of access to information on the Tos Alpha Fund (TAF) and its investment strategy within the Nigerian securities market. As the official digital home of the Tos Alpha Fund (TAF), the platform serves as a primary infrastructure for global institutional capital, presenting details on its actively managed equity approach and long-term investment orientation. Under the leadership of Professor John Okekunle, the portal signifies more than just a digital presence; it represents the formalization of a  Nigeria-focused investment vehicle structured to align international reporting practices with domestic market participation.

A Convergence of Two Financial Worlds 

The inception of TAF is rooted in a unique cross-border narrative. Professor John Okekunle, whose career was forged in the competitive furnaces of London’s equity markets, has long been recognized for providing premium investment research and market insights to a global clientele. His return to Nigeria, prompted by a formal invitation from the Nigerian Economic Council (NEC), serves as the foundation for the Tos Alpha Fund. The website functions as the primary interface for this “Manifesto of Return,” where the Professor’s decades of analytical excellence meet a profound sense of national duty. By launching this portal, TAF provides a definitive answer to the “trust gap” that has historically hindered large-scale foreign institutional investment in West Africa.

The platform is meticulously designed to emphasize transparency and data-driven analysis. For the global investor, the site offers a comprehensive look at the fund’s philosophy, which rejects the “quick money” approach typical of speculative trading in emerging markets. Instead, it invites partners Family Offices, Pension Funds, and High-Net-Worth Individuals to engage with the Nigerian market through a lens of long-term capital commitment and institutional-grade oversight.

Digital Infrastructure for Institutional Integrity 

In an era where information is the most valuable currency, TAF provides an exhaustive repository of the fund’s strategic focus and operational framework. The portal details how TAF utilizes “Strategic Alpha” to identify high-conviction opportunities that others might overlook due to perceived volatility. By merging real-time local intelligence with UK-standard fundamental analysis, the fund creates a unique value proposition that is now accessible with a single click. Global investors can navigate the site to understand how TAF’s “Long-Only” conviction is balanced by a “Hedge-Minded” risk management approach, ensuring that capital preservation is prioritized alongside growth.

Furthermore, the website serves as the gateway to TAF’s investor portal, a secure environment where transparency is not just promised but practiced. Following the UK’s stringent financial reporting requirements, the fund ensures that every partner has access to the data needed to make informed decisions. This level of disclosure is unprecedented in the region and is a direct result of Professor John Okekunle’s commitment to “Regulated Excellence.” The portal effectively removes the traditional barriers to entry, providing a seamless onboarding process that is compliant, efficient, and aligned with global KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) protocols.

Transforming the Narrative of Nigerian Investment Framework

Beyond its technical capabilities, TAF is a storytelling platform that redefines the narrative of Nigerian investment. It moves away from the tropes of “emerging market risk” and focuses instead on “strategic economic evolution.” Through the site, TAF communicates its role in supporting the National Economic Council’s vision for an industrialized and self-sufficient Nigeria. The fund’s focus on Tier-1 banks, vertically integrated agriculture, and distributed energy infrastructure is laid out in detail, providing a roadmap for how capital can drive national impact while pursuing long-term value.

Professor John Okekunle’s vision, as articulated on the site, is to provide Nigerians structured access to global equity markets through established governance and research standards. The website is the first step in this journey, offering a standardized, professional, and public-facing channel for those who wish to participate in the nation’s “Golden Decade.” By providing a digital bridge between two worlds, the Tos Alpha Fund ensures that the potential of Nigeria is no longer a well-kept secret among local elites, but a transparent and accessible opportunity for the global institutional community.

The information provided on the website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to invest in any financial product.

About Tos Alpha Fund (TAF)

Tos Alpha Fund is an institutional-grade, actively managed equity fund dedicated to capturing high-conviction opportunities within the Nigerian securities market. Managed by Okekunle Equity Partners (UK) Ltd., the fund is built on the principle of “Strategic Alpha,” utilizing deep fundamental research and international fiduciary standards to drive long-term capital growth. Under the leadership of Professor John Okekunle, TAF operates with a sovereign mandate to bridge the gap between global capital and Nigeria’s core economic sectors, ensuring transparency, discipline, and national impact.

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