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.
Canadian pre-seed venture fund Panache Ventures has joined forces with Kora, a pan-African fintech company.
Africa50, an investment platform that finances infrastructure projects in Africa, and the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an intergovernmental organization that promotes solar energy in developing countries, have signed a partnership agreement to finance solar energy projects in Africa.
The funding injection aims to accelerate the expansion of clean energy access across the East Africa region and marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to drive sustainability and economic growth
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