Japanese banking giant SMBC backs Novastar’s Africa People & Planet Fund III

The fund will support early-stage startups in sectors such as green technology, agriculture, renewable energy, mobility and financial services.

By Harry Gathrone • Aug 31, 2025

Japanese VCs Uncovered Fund and Monex Ventures launch $20m Africa-focused investment vehicle

The Uncovered Monex Africa Investment Partnership (UMAIP) will back early-stage companies with cheque sizes starting at $100,000 and rising to $2 million.

By Harry Gathrone • Aug 31, 2025