Novastar is a venture capital fund manager dedicated to supporting exceptional, innovative entrepreneurs in East Africa. Want to know what they look for?
Steve BeckOctober 15, 2015
We hear often that ventures started by women are promising but under-supported. Is it true they have a harder time raising money? Do the data back it up?
Sean PetersSeptember 21, 2015
The problem with most investment pitches is that they sound like investment pitches. Here's how you move beyond mediocrity and captivate investors.
Marc StoiberSeptember 3, 2015
WATCH THIS 5 MINUTE TED STYLE TALK on how Open University of West Africa (OUWA) financially empowers West Africans through online education, incubation, and investment.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 17, 2015
An entrepreneur's investor details what they look for in startups and teams trying to impact millions of lives.
Jim VillanuevaJune 10, 2015
Entrepreneurs are faced with a myriad activities—product development, strategy, branding, hiring, administration, customers. After managing…
Ashok ReddyApril 17, 2015
I got the following question the other day: “If you get a chance, I’d request…
Brad FeldApril 14, 2015
Impact investors, venture capitalists, foundations, family offices, government agencies, development organizations, grants, and PRIs. It’s…
Ashok ReddyApril 9, 2015
Twelve startups in East Africa aim to scale their ventures to collectively improve the lives…
Cayte BoslerApril 8, 2015
As an impact accountant I have a unique vantage point into the inner workings and health…
Sara OlsenMarch 12, 2015
As we are gearing up for the launch of our inaugural accelerator cohort here at…
Pascal FinetteMarch 5, 2015
After hundreds upon hundreds of applications reviewed by Fledge, there are a series of common…
Michael Luni LibesMarch 3, 2015
This post goes over the team, advisor, finance, and business model, and the ask slides…
Pascal FinetteFebruary 26, 2015
Depleted fisheries are affecting livelihoods and food security around the globe. But where there are…
David BankFebruary 19, 2015
Why does one startup get picked over another for funding? From the entrepreneurs point of…
Michael Luni LibesFebruary 18, 2015
At a time when news about Africa has been dominated by Ebola, it’s worth observing that a highly encouraging change has been quietly spreading across the continent.
David BornsteinDecember 17, 2014
We constantly see social networking apps being funded in the news, but what real social and economic progress have we seen from social media and what industries are going to drive this progress in the future?
Jigar ShahOctober 9, 2014