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Novastar Ventures Fund II

Key Information

Organisation

Novastar Ventures

Status

Open

Type

Venture Capital

Amount

USD 250,000 – 8,000,000

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Description

Backing exceptional entrepreneurs designing transformative businesses for Africa mass markets.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups addressing basic needs with innovative models in East and West Africa.

Focus Sectors

Agtech, Cleantech, Education, Healthcare

Equity Terms

Minority equity; emphasizes active board participation and long-term partnership.

Startups That Could Apply

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Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Trella Uber for trucks in MENA

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

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