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.

The Team
Meet Our Partners

Alexandra Chen
Managing Partner
Former Goldman Sachs MD. 20+ years in growth investing across enterprise software.

Marcus Williams
General Partner
Co-founder of two unicorns, early investor in multiple public SaaS companies.

Priya Patel
Partner, Climate Tech
Ex-McKinsey. Led $500M+ in clean energy investments across three continents.

James Okafor
Partner, Deep Tech
PhD MIT Computer Science. Former CTO of a leading AI infrastructure company.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values

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.