Steve Beck
Managing Partner at Novastar Ventures
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
SOKO is a manufacturing platform built using mobile technology to connect independent, distributed artisans to the global marketplace.
Raised $8,314,992.00 from Unreasonable Capital, Novastar Ventures, Novastar Ventures, Unreasonable Capital, Grassroots Business Fund, Novastar Ventures, Unreasonable Capital, Pipeline Angels and Cordes Foundation.
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.
Geneva Global are professional advisors for cutting edge of modern philanthropy.
Partner/Managing Director
2000 - 2002
Helped to lead the European and Financial Services businesses of this leading strategy consulting and merchant banking firm.
Monitor Company was a partnership providing management consultancy services to large corporations and governments.
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.