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Novastar Ventures

Novastar Ventures

London, Englandnovastarventures.com

Overview

Novastar Ventures is a global VC with offices in Lagos, London and Nairobi. Since 2014, Novastar has been partnering with the bold entrepreneurs to build businesses that create value for the many, not just the few, for people and planet - for good . Novastar's sector-agnostic investment thesis follows threads of everyday consumer behaviour in the fast-growing, often informal, African markets where they live, work and shop. They back companies that provide essential goods, services and economic opportunity in Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Agriculture, Energy, Forestry, Information, Sanitation, Retail and Mobility .

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

29

Investments

Novastar Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ButterfastFeb 2026VC RoundCo-investor
BreadfastFeb 2026VC RoundLead
Metro Africa XpressJan 2026VC RoundCo-investor
MAXJan 2026VC RoundCo-investor
MAX MobilityJan 2026VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Steve Beck

Co-Founder And Managing Partner

Sapna Shah

Partner

Shohei Yamada

Strategic Investor

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Investment Activity

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HeadquartersLondon, England
Year Founded2014

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