PE/VC investors
Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investors are the catalysts of innovation and growth in the business world. PE firms primarily target established companies, seeking to optimize operations and unlock value through strategic investments and management expertise. They focus on long-term growth and profitability, often preparing businesses for a future sale or IPO. VC investors, by contrast, are the adventurers of finance, injecting capital into high-potential startups and early-stage companies. They embrace risk for the possibility of outsized returns, often becoming invaluable advisors. Both investor types not only bring capital but also strategic guidance, industry connections, and market insights, propelling their portfolio companies towards success.
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Novastar Venture
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.
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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.
Novastar Ventures
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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.
Novator Partners LLP
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Novator specialises in investing in companies that have the potential to disrupt markets across telecommunications, health and media/technology sectors. Through its private capital, deep sector experience and strong track record, Novator creates consistent growth and returns from recognising uncommon market opportunities.
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Geographically, Novator has built its track record identifying opportunities in underserved markets that other firms typically shy away from. Our approach is to back local management teams in building dynamic challenger brands, or to build new companies with our own teams, hand-picked for their operational excellence.
Novel Growth Partners
Novel Growth Partners is a revenue-based financing venture fund that provides flexible capital solutions to early-stage software companies. Novel provides companies up to $1M in growth capital and leverages the operational expertise of its founders and partners to provide tactical sales and marketing support to entrepreneurs via its proprietary Growth Bootcamp. Novel invests in entrepreneurs focused on growing revenue and building a near term profitable company. Unlike other growth capital, Novel does not take equity or require personal guarantees.
Novo Holdings A/S
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Novo Holdings is a Danish private limited liability company wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
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Established in 1999, Novo Holdings is the holding company of the Novo Group and manages the Foundation’s investment assets.
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In addition to being the major shareholder in the Novo Group companies, Novo Holdings invests the wealth of the Foundation in two key categories: 1. Life Science Investments, which includes investing in life science companies at all stages of development; and 2. Financial Investments, which manages a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities.
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Working out of Copenhagen, with affiliates in San Francisco and Boston, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life science investor with a focus on creating long-term value.
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The purpose of the investments of Novo Holdings is both to grow the assets of the Foundation and to deliver a return that the Foundation can distribute for scientific, social and humanitarian purposes to improve the lives of people and the sustainability of society.
Novo Tellus Capital Partners
Novo Tellus is the top-performing private equity fund in Asia for the past decade. We partner closely with companies to build lasting value.
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We are builders first and then investors: our returns are built by working closely with management teams to grow customers, products, operational discipline, and market vision. We are deeply passionate about growing the industrial technology sector in Southeast Asia. The entirety of our private equity resources and knowledge focuses on this vibrant and fast-evolving segment of the regional economy.
Novum Capital Beratungsgesellschaft mbH
Novum Capital is an independent and owner-managed investment firm with offices in London and Frankfurt. Our partners have many years of private equity and mezzanine experience, and have joined careers in prestigious investment banks to invest in Europe's midmarket companies.
Noxtton
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HQ'd in Georgia, Noxtton is represented in 3 physical locations and provides worldwide service coverage. Noxtton's portfolio crosses industries and borders, comprising more than 300+ completed projects with top notch clients, brands and partners.
We are committed to unravel the complexities of technology solutions and to make it intelligible for organisations and individuals all around the world, regardless of their industry, location or speciality.
NP Capital
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NP Capital is a venture capital firm with 2 venture capital funds under management. The Early Stage Fund is focused on companies reshaping traditional markets. The Gaming-Based Services Fund I is focused on gaming industry projects including but not limited to betting, media, events, social, learning, and data analytics.
NPM Capital NV
We are a Dutch investment company which together with our portfolio companies supports and builds the companies of the future. We focus on medium to large sized Benelux companies.
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Being a part of SHV, we have a flexible investment horizon and ample supply of capital, which allows us to focus on and support the long term value creation of our portfolio companies. We stimulate and actively support management teams in their entrepreneurship. Building better business together.
