The funding round was led by Development Partners International and included participation from Google, Visa, and IFC.
Novastar
Venture CapitalNovastar Ventures backs businesses transforming markets in Africa and creating broad social and environmental value.
Portfolio
3
companies
Investment by month
By category
- FinTech£150M
- Uncategorised£4.0M
- EnergyTech£1.7K
By location
- London£150M
- Cardiff£4.0M
Portfolio companies
M
Moniepoint
Moniepoint offers a digital platform combining payments, banking, credit, and business management tools for businesses.
SC
Sure Chill
Cooling technology company specialising in continuous refrigeration through power disruptions.
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SureChill
Sustainable refrigeration technology provider for off-grid and weak-grid regions.
Team
AC
Andrew Carruthers
Co-founder
Recent investments
$200M
€2.0K
The strategic equity investment and credit facilities will scale the deployment of cold chain solutions in emerging markets.
£4.0M
The funding round was backed equally by brand builder The Garage Soho and Africa-focused venture capital firm Novastar Ventures.
"It’s rare to find such an innovative technology that will have such a profound impact on the well-being of the planet."