Novastar Venture
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Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2014
AUM
$160 M
Location
Kenya
Investor profile last updated: 19 August, 2021
Profile
Novastar Ventures is a Nairobi-based venture capital firm which specialises in early stage ventures in East Africa. The firm primarily invests in education, healthcare, agri-businesses, food, and water sectors which target low-income communities. These ‘New Stars’ are the catalysts for innovation, accountability, efficiency and the accumulation of wealth for the common good.
While we are managing a pool of capital, we do not think of ourselves primarily as fund managers. The fun and focus of our work is partnering with entrepreneurs to help bring ideas to life and multiply their impact.
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FAQs about Novastar Venture
Is Novastar Venture a venture capital or private equity firm?
Novastar Venture is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is Novastar Venture located?
Novastar Venture is located in Kenya.
When was Novastar Venture founded?
Novastar Venture was founded in 2014.
What sectors and industries does Novastar Venture invest in?
Novastar Venture invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Transportation, Agriculture, Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, AgriTech, Media and Entertainment, Security, Software, Energy.
What is Novastar Venture geographical focus of investments?
Novastar Venture invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Novastar Venture typically invest in?
Novastar Venture invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Novastar Venture investment?
Novastar Venture usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Novastar Venture?
Novastar Venture has around $160m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Novastar Venture?
Novastar Venture can be reached through its website novastarventures.com and its LinkedIn page. Its general enquiries address is info@novastarventures.com. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Novastar Venture — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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