Novastar Ventures closes $147 million fund for African startups - techinafrica.com

Novastar Ventures has successfully closed a $147 million fund aimed at supporting startups across Africa, signaling continued investor confidence in the continent's growing tech ecosystem.

4/2/2026

Novastar Ventures Closes $147 Million Fund for African Startups - nextbillion.net

Novastar Ventures has successfully closed a $147 million fund aimed at supporting startups across Africa, signaling growing investor confidence in the continent's emerging market opportunities.

4/2/2026

In brief: Japanese LPs fuel Novastar Africa impact fundraise - New Private Markets

Japanese limited partners are playing a key role in supporting Novastar's Africa-focused impact investment fundraising efforts, highlighting growing Japanese interest in emerging market impact funds.

4/2/2026

Novastar fund reaches final close at $147m - africaprivateequitynews.com

Novastar Ventures has reached the final close of its fund at $147 million, marking a significant milestone for the Africa-focused venture capital firm.

4/1/2026

Novastar raises $147 mln to back impact-driven African startups - We are Tech

Novastar Ventures has raised $147 million to invest in impact-driven startups across Africa, aiming to support businesses that address social and economic challenges on the continent.

4/1/2026

Novastar Ventures Secures $147M to Back Sustainable African Tech Ventures - Tekedia

Novastar Ventures has raised $147 million to invest in sustainable technology ventures across Africa, aiming to support innovative startups driving impact and growth on the continent.

4/1/2026

Novastar Ventures Closes USD 147 M Fund III To Back African Climate & Impact Startups - weetracker.com

Novastar Ventures has closed its Fund III at USD 147 million, targeting climate and impact-focused startups across Africa to drive sustainable development and innovation.

4/1/2026

Kenya’s Novostar Ventures marks final close of third fund - VCCircle

Kenya-based venture capital firm Novostar Ventures has completed the final close of its third fund, marking a significant milestone for the African startup investment landscape.

4/1/2026

VC firm Novastar reaches final close of $147m Africa People and Planet Fund III - - Disrupt Africa

VC firm Novastar has completed the final close of its Africa People and Planet Fund III at $147 million, aimed at investing in African ventures addressing social and environmental challenges.

4/1/2026

Japan Inc. Backs African Climate Tech As Novastar Ventures Raises $147M Fund - Tech Build Africa

Novastar Ventures raised a $147M fund targeting African climate tech, with backing from Japanese corporations, signaling growing interest from Japan in sustainable innovation across the African continent.

3/31/2026

Novastar Ventures closes $147 million fund for African startups - TechCabal

Novastar Ventures has successfully closed a $147 million fund aimed at supporting startups across Africa, signaling continued investor confidence in the continent's growing startup ecosystem.

3/31/2026

Novastar Ventures closes $147 million third fund to drive pan-African ambitions - Techpoint Africa

Novastar Ventures has successfully closed its third fund at $147 million, aiming to expand its investment activities across Africa and support early-stage startups on the continent.

3/31/2026

Japanese Firms Back VC Fund Targeting African Startups - Bloomberg.com

Japanese companies are investing in a venture capital fund focused on African startups, signaling growing interest from Japan in the continent's emerging tech and business ecosystem.

3/31/2026

Climate : Novastar Ventures secures $40 million from Green Climate Fund - Africa News Agency

Novastar Ventures has secured $40 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund, aimed at supporting climate-focused investments across Africa.

11/2/2025

SMBC Invests in Novastar Ventures to Fuel Africa’s Tech Startup Growth - TechAfrica News

SMBC has made a strategic investment in Novastar Ventures, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, aiming to support the growth of technology startups across the African continent.

8/27/2025