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The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $25 million in Novastar Ventures to support and invest in early stage startups in Africa
This investment will enable the Pan-African venture capital firm to continue its mission of backing innovative and impactful startups that are driving positive change in Africa. With a focus on sectors such as healthcare, education, and financial inclusion, Novastar has already made significant investments in several African startups.
Novastar will roll out the funding under its new investment vehicle Africa People + Planet Fund. The Africa People + Planet Fund is Novastar’s third pool after the $108 million Africa Fund II, which saw it widen its geographical reach to include West Africa.

Kuramo Capital Management, a prominent investment management firm with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), has announced its ambitious plan to invest $150 million in supporting female-led startups throughout the African continent over the next decade.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Google have announced a new collaboration to support digital transformation in Africa.

Africa’s journey into the artificial intelligence space has taken a major leap with the launch of its first AI factory, currently under construction in South Africa.