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A Japanese financial services company that has invested in Novastar's third fund.
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Novastar Ventures closes $147 million fund for African startups
Tech In Africa - Apr 02, 2026
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
Techpoint Africa - Mar 31, 2026
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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
Tech In Africa - Apr 18, 2024
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
TechCrunch - Nov 02, 2023
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.
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