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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARC Ride | Sep 2026 | Early Funding | Lead |
| Butterfast | Feb 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Breadfast | Feb 2026 | VC Round | Lead |
| Metro Africa Xpress | Jan 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| MAX | Jan 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Steve Beck
Co-Founder And Managing Partner
Sapna Shah
Partner
Shohei Yamada
Strategic Investor, Director Board of Directors
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Novastar Ventures based?
Novastar Ventures is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Novastar Ventures founded?
Novastar Ventures was founded in 2014.
How many portfolio companies does Novastar Ventures have?
Novastar Ventures has 32 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Novastar Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include ARC Ride, Butterfast, Breadfast, Metro Africa Xpress, MAX.
What was Novastar Ventures's most recent investment?
Novastar Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in ARC Ride in 2026.
What sectors does Novastar Ventures focus on?
Novastar Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech.
What company stages does Novastar Ventures focus on?
Novastar Ventures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Novastar Ventures's AUM?
Novastar Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.