Brian Odhiambo

Brian is a VC investor with over 7 years’ experience investing in high growth companies in East and West Africa. Born and raised in Kenya (although currently living in Nigeria), Brian’s career started as an entrepreneurial adventure across West, Southern and East Africa. After graduating from Yale University, he joined the management team that started Jumia, a leading and award-winning e-commerce platform in Africa. Brian then co-founded Zamsolar, a last-mile distribution company in Zambia and was later COO/CFO for Livelyhoods, a last mile distribution company in Kenya. 3 years ago, Brian set up Novastar’s operations in West Africa and has since then championed Novastar’s investment activity in West Africa. He sits on the Boards of several companies operating in the fintech, retail, climate and mobility sectors.