Novastar Ventures
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 .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfast | Feb 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Breadfast | Feb 2026 | pre_series_c | Lead |
| MAX | Jan 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Moniepoint | Oct 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Breadfast | Aug 2025 | Series B Extension | Lead |
Key People
Steve Beck
Co-Founder And Managing Partner
Sapna Shah
Partner
Shohei Yamada
Strategic Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.