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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.

Pan-African telecommunications leader, Paratus Group, has announced its expansion into Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and Internet Service Provider (ISP), MoveOn Telecoms Ltd.

PayPal has announced plans to invest US$100 million across the Middle East and Africa, aiming to accelerate innovation, boost entrepreneurship, and nurture more inclusive economic growth in a region experiencing a surge in digital commerce activity.

In a collaborative effort to propel Africa’s transition towards a sustainable future, AfriLabs, a pan-African network of innovation hubs, has partnered with Emerge Green Africa.