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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.

Safaricom PLC has reached a major milestone, making history as the first East African business to earn over $3 billion (KES 388.7 billion) in annual revenue.

Mastercard and Glovo, a leading app connecting users with diverse services, have joined forces to combat hunger and support education in underserved communities across Kenya and Nigeria.

Fifteen innovative startups, organizations, and individuals have emerged as winners in the African segment of the prestigious Global Startup Awards (GSA).