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Novastar Ventures

Key Information
Organisation
Novastar Ventures
Status
Open
Type
Venture Capital
Amount
USD 250,000 – 8,000,000
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Description

A venture capital manager dedicated to finding and supporting the next generation of exceptional entrepreneurs designing transformative businesses in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups addressing proven demand for basic goods and services with innovative business models in East and West Africa.

Focus Sectors

Agtech, Cleantech, Education, Healthcare, Mass Market Services

Equity Terms

Equity and quasi-equity instruments. Highly active board participation and strategic support.

Startups That Could Apply

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Startup
Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform
Egypt
Startup
mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy
Ghana
Startup
Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story
Tunisia
Startup
Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
Ghana
Startup
Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda
Startup
Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer
Rwanda

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