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Steve Beck

Managing Partner at Novastar Ventures

London, England

Overview

Work Experience

  • Co-Founder and Managing Partner

    2014 - Current

    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.

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