Novastar Ventures

Novastar Ventures is a venture capital management company managing two venture funds (vintage 2014 and 2018) with more than $200m of committed capital. With advisory offices in the entrepreneurial hubs of Nairobi and Lagos, Novastar backs African start-ups that address proven demand for basic goods and services with innovative business models that widen access, improve quality, and lower cost for the mass market in these emerging economies. The fund targets businesses where positive social impact for low-income households is a natural byproduct of their commercial success.