Novastar Ventures

Novastar Ventures Ltd is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria, and London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in seed, start-up, early to late venture, and growth capital investments, primarily focusing on businesses in education, healthcare, agriculture, food, and water sectors. Novastar Ventures targets companies based in East and West Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States, investing amounts between $0.25 million and $8 million. The firm collaborates with entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions that address the needs of underserved markets, aiming to drive meaningful change and improve consumer experiences across various sectors. By fostering innovation and supporting bold business models, Novastar Ventures seeks to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs who are committed to serving the aspiring mass market in East Africa.

Abel Boreto

Associate Investment Director

Andrew Carruthers

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Oluwatoyin Emmanuel-Olubake

Investment Director

Samuel Kanu

Venture Associate

Dominic Michel

Investment Director

Mathews Ndubi

Investment Analyst

Brian Waswani Odhiambo

West Africa Director

Shah, Sapna

Partner

Niraj Varia

Partner

Riki Yamauchi

Director, Strategic Investments and Partnerships

Toke Soyebo, C.

Venture Associate

Steven Beck Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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