A Japanese financial services company that has invested in Novastar's third fund.
Novastar Ventures closes $147 million fund for African startups
Novastar Ventures closed its third fund, raising $147 million. The fund is named Africa People and Planet Fund III.
Novastar Ventures closes $147 million third fund to drive pan-African ambitions
Novastar Ventures closed its third fund, NVIII, securing $147 million for climate-focused startups. The fund received commitments from Japanese investors including SBI Holdings and SMBC.
VKAV Successfully Secures $60 Million in Initial Funding Round
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has raised $60 million in its inaugural fund Key institutional investors include SBI Holdings and Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Japan’s SBI Holdings commits $40M to anchor Novastar Ventures’ future funds
SBI Holdings makes a $40 million commitment to Novastar Ventures. SBI Holdings will take a minority stake in Novastar and get a non-executive seat on its board.
