Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II

Africa

Region

75.5

Commitment (MNOK)

Active

Status

Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II is the successor fund to Novastar Ventures East Africa Fund. The fund is a true venture fund targeting both East and West Africa

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Key information

Sector:
SME Funds
Commitment (MNOK):
75.5
Year:
2020
Region:
Africa
Country:
Regional
Domicile:
Mauritius
Instrument:
Funds
Status:
Active
Mandate:
Development

Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II investments

Investee Sector Country
Iprocure LimitedKenya
POA International LimitedKenya
Basis GoKenya
TradeDepot Inc.Other
TuracoOther
Sure ChillOther
Elephant Healthcare LimitedOther
Ignita ABOther
Metro Africa XpressOther
mPharmaOther
Team Apt LimitedNigeria

Additionality for Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II

This investment is particularly additional on the following ambitions:

  • Investing in the poorest countries      
  • Investing in capital constrained markets    
  • Investing in risky markets    
  • Investing in difficult business environments    
  • Investing in high risk instruments      
  • Taking an active role in investments      
  • Promoting social and environmental standards       

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