Novastar Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2014
AUM
$188 M
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
$5-10 m
Investment Ticket
5-7 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A,
Series B,
Late Stage (Series C+)
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO,
M&A
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
We founded Novastar to join and fuel an entrepreneurial revolution that is transforming markets and sectors in Africa. Together, we aim to create lasting value for the many, not just the few, for people and planet – for good.
Working from the vibrant centres of Lagos, London and Nairobi we partner with the bold entrepreneurs forging solutions to the continent’s biggest problems.
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Region of investment
Novastar Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
|
|
|
Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Novastar Ventures East Africa Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Agriculture
Education
E-commerce/Marketplace
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Infrastructure
Energy
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Africa
|
$5-10 m
|
$80 M
|
March 2014
|
|
Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Agriculture
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Infrastructure
Energy
AgriTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Africa
|
$5-10 m
|
$108 M
|
March 2018
|
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FAQs about Novastar Ventures
Where is Novastar Ventures located?
Novastar Ventures is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Novastar Ventures founded?
Novastar Ventures was founded in 2014.
What sectors and industries does Novastar Ventures invest in?
Novastar Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Energy, HRTech, Agriculture, Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Infrastructure, Financial Services, AgriTech.
What is Novastar Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Novastar Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Novastar Ventures typically invest in?
Novastar Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Novastar Ventures investment?
Novastar Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Novastar Ventures?
Novastar Ventures has around $188m assets under management.
When was Novastar Ventures last fund created?
Novastar Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2018-03-05