Steve Beck

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

2014

Novastar is a global VC working from the vibrant entrepreneurial centers of Lagos, London and Nairobi. The Novastar team has been partnering with gritty optimists to build businesses that are transforming markets and sectors in Africa and beyond. Together we aim to create enduring value for the many, not just the few; for the planet, not just people; for future generations, not just this one.

Member Board Of Directors

2021

Member Board Of Directors

2015

Member Board Of Directors

2015

Member Board Of Directors

2013

Member Board Of Directors

2015 - 2021

Founding Partner

2008 - 2014

A private investor circle backing early stage businesses serving consumer markets at the base of the pyramid in East Africa.

Chief Executive Officer

2002 - 2007

Executive VP and then CEO of this philanthropic services intermediary, providing grant-makers with independent research, origination, due diligence, monitoring and evaluation on humanitarian and development programs in the global south.

Partner/Managing Director

2000 - 2002

Helped to lead the European and Financial Services businesses of this leading strategy consulting and merchant banking firm.

Managing Director - Europe

1990 - 1999

Strategy and change management consultancy to CEOs and Business Unit leaders of Global Fortune 500 companies. Formerly "The MAC Group" which was sold to Cap Gemini in 1991 and then merged with United Research Group to form Gemini Consulting.