Novastar Ventures

Novastar Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 2014, with its headquarters in London and key offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lagos, Nigeria. The firm manages around $260 million in assets across various funds, including the Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II and the Africa People and Planet Fund III. Novastar focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to build businesses that deliver both commercial success and positive social and environmental impacts. As a venture capital and private equity firm, Novastar provides minority equity investments ranging from $250,000 to $8 million, targeting early- and growth-stage ventures. The firm invests in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, fintech, education, agriculture, energy, and logistics, with a particular emphasis on addressing challenges faced by underserved populations. Novastar's investment strategy is centered on supporting innovative solutions that benefit low-income households and the growing East African market.

Partnering with bold entrepreneurs in Africa to build scalable businesses that create both commercial success and positive social and environmental impact for underserved markets.