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Novastar Ventures

Venture Fund · Nairobi, Kenya · Founded 2014
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About Novastar Ventures

Novastar is a venture catalyst firm assisting the next generation of exceptional entrepreneurs serving East Africa’s aspiring mass market.

Investment focus

Sectors
E-CommerceManufacturingMarketplacePaaS (Platforms)

Portfolio (1 in our database)

SokoSOKO is a manufacturing platform built using mobile technology to connect independent, distributed artisans to the global marketplace.Series A · $8.2M raised

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