About NovaFund

Built by Operators,

for Founders

NovaFund was founded in 2015 by former operators and investors who believed that early-stage founders deserved more than capital — they deserved genuine partners.

Our Story

A Decade of Backing Exceptional Founders

Since 2015, we've deployed over $2.4 billion across three flagship funds, backing 87 companies in 32 countries. Our thesis has remained consistent: the best returns come from investing in exceptional people solving real problems.

We write initial checks from $500K to $5M and actively support our founders through the critical early stages — recruiting, product strategy, fundraising, and introductions to enterprise customers.

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The Team

Meet Our Partners

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Alexandra Chen

Managing Partner

Former Goldman Sachs MD. 20+ years in growth investing across enterprise software.

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Marcus Williams

General Partner

Co-founder of two unicorns, early investor in multiple public SaaS companies.

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Priya Patel

Partner, Climate Tech

Ex-McKinsey. Led $500M+ in clean energy investments across three continents.

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James Okafor

Partner, Deep Tech

PhD MIT Computer Science. Former CTO of a leading AI infrastructure company.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

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  • Founder-first philosophy — we serve the people building, not the other way around.
  • Long-term conviction — we hold through cycles and back resilient operators.
  • Global perspective — great companies emerge everywhere, not just major tech hubs.
  • Radical transparency — honest feedback, clear expectations, aligned incentives.
  • Portfolio community — our companies help each other as much as we help them.

Visionary Growth

Our investment philosophy

We focus on growth-stage companies that have proven product-market fit and are ready to scale. Our typical investment ranges from $2M to $15M, and we lead or co-lead rounds to ensure we can provide meaningful support.

Beyond capital, we bring operational expertise across go-to-market strategy, talent acquisition, financial planning, and strategic partnerships. Our team has built and scaled companies themselves, so we understand the challenges founders face.

We take a long-term view, supporting companies through multiple growth stages and remaining committed partners even during challenging market conditions. Our success is measured by the success of our portfolio companies.

Founder-First

We prioritize the needs and vision of founders, providing support that aligns with their long-term goals.

Strategic Guidance

Our team brings decades of operational experience to help navigate complex growth challenges.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in everything we do, from due diligence to portfolio support.

Collaborative

We believe in building strong partnerships and fostering connections across our network.