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Investing in the Blueprint for Tomorrow

NovaFund is an early-stage venture fund backing technology startups led by the next generation of innovators.

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// INITIATIVES

Our Core Investment Focus

Preseed

Backing Ideas Before They Take Shape

We invest at the earliest stages—when a product is still a sketch, a team is still forming, and conviction matters more than traction. We help founders build from zero.

Preseed

Backing Ideas Before They Take Shape

We invest at the earliest stages—when a product is still a sketch, a team is still forming, and conviction matters more than traction. We help founders build from zero.

Preseed

Backing Ideas Before They Take Shape

We invest at the earliest stages—when a product is still a sketch, a team is still forming, and conviction matters more than traction. We help founders build from zero.

Seed

Turning Prototypes Into Companies

At seed stage, we back startups ready to validate, launch, and iterate. We provide capital and support to help founders find product-market fit and build momentum.

Seed

Turning Prototypes Into Companies

At seed stage, we back startups ready to validate, launch, and iterate. We provide capital and support to help founders find product-market fit and build momentum.

Seed

Turning Prototypes Into Companies

At seed stage, we back startups ready to validate, launch, and iterate. We provide capital and support to help founders find product-market fit and build momentum.

Frontier Tech

Betting on the Bold and the Untested

We invest in breakthrough technologies—AI, robotics, climate tech, and more—that push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in the next decade.

Frontier Tech

Betting on the Bold and the Untested

We invest in breakthrough technologies—AI, robotics, climate tech, and more—that push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in the next decade.

Frontier Tech

Betting on the Bold and the Untested

We invest in breakthrough technologies—AI, robotics, climate tech, and more—that push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in the next decade.

Young Founders

Fueling the Next Generation of Builders

We specialize in supporting under-30 founders with sharp ideas, deep curiosity, and the courage to challenge norms. Energy and insight over experience.

Young Founders

Fueling the Next Generation of Builders

We specialize in supporting under-30 founders with sharp ideas, deep curiosity, and the courage to challenge norms. Energy and insight over experience.

Young Founders

Fueling the Next Generation of Builders

We specialize in supporting under-30 founders with sharp ideas, deep curiosity, and the courage to challenge norms. Energy and insight over experience.

// Fund accelerators

Our Unfair Advantage

Selected by Horizon Foundry and Sutton Capital, we offer distinctive investment strategies, access to valuable networks, and proprietary deal flow—setting us apart in the venture capital landscape.

VC Lab (Cohort 14)

200 General Partners (GPs) selected out of 2,500 GPs

Sutton Capital (Cohort 9)

Fund Accelerator guided by Dr. Joel Palathinkal (GP @ Sutton Capital)

  • NovaFund Group

    [2025]

// portfolio

Prior Investments Made by the NovaFund Group.

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OpenAI

Generative models for language understanding

OpenAI

Generative models for language understanding

OpenAI

Generative models for language understanding

Google DeepMind

Advanced neural networks for decision-making

Google DeepMind

Advanced neural networks for decision-making

Google DeepMind

Advanced neural networks for decision-making

Omneky

AI-generated ads with data optimization

Omneky

AI-generated ads with data optimization

Omneky

AI-generated ads with data optimization

Krikey AI

Video-to-animation with voice integration

Krikey AI

Video-to-animation with voice integration

Krikey AI

Video-to-animation with voice integration

Awesomic

AI matches tasks to talent

Awesomic

AI matches tasks to talent

Awesomic

AI matches tasks to talent

Cohere

Custom LLMs for enterprise application

Cohere

Custom LLMs for enterprise application

Cohere

Custom LLMs for enterprise application

// co-investors

Co-Investors from Prior Investments

// partners

Our Strategic Partners

// our team

Meet the NovaFund Investors

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Ethan Smith

Venture Scout

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Khalid Ali

Lead Investor

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Andy Parker

Strategic Advisor

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Carlos Virelli

Portfolio Manager

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Yuna Morimoto

Seed Investor

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Dylan Calder

General Partner

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Jason Mordo

Solo Capitalist

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Tyler Jones

Founding Partner

// news

Featured Publications

Zentro Capital Partners with GenZ Launchpad for Youth Founders Program

Zentro Capital announced a strategic collaboration with GenZ Launchpad to mentor and invest in teenage entrepreneurs across North America.

May 20, 2025

Zentro Capital Partners with GenZ Launchpad for Youth Founders Program

Zentro Capital announced a strategic collaboration with GenZ Launchpad to mentor and invest in teenage entrepreneurs across North America.

May 20, 2025

Zentro Capital Partners with GenZ Launchpad for Youth Founders Program

Zentro Capital announced a strategic collaboration with GenZ Launchpad to mentor and invest in teenage entrepreneurs across North America.

May 20, 2025

Nova Impact Fund Leads $10M Series A for EdTech Startup Learnloop

Nova Impact Fund spearheaded a $10 million Series A round for Learnloop, an AI-powered learning platform used in over 1,000 schools worldwide.

May 15, 2025

Nova Impact Fund Leads $10M Series A for EdTech Startup Learnloop

Nova Impact Fund spearheaded a $10 million Series A round for Learnloop, an AI-powered learning platform used in over 1,000 schools worldwide.

May 15, 2025

Nova Impact Fund Leads $10M Series A for EdTech Startup Learnloop

Nova Impact Fund spearheaded a $10 million Series A round for Learnloop, an AI-powered learning platform used in over 1,000 schools worldwide.

May 15, 2025

EmberRise Ventures Closes $150M Fund III to Back Women-Led Startups

EmberRise Ventures announced the close of its third fund, focused on investing in early-stage startups founded by women in tech, wellness, and sustainability.

May 7, 2025

EmberRise Ventures Closes $150M Fund III to Back Women-Led Startups

EmberRise Ventures announced the close of its third fund, focused on investing in early-stage startups founded by women in tech, wellness, and sustainability.

May 7, 2025

EmberRise Ventures Closes $150M Fund III to Back Women-Led Startups

EmberRise Ventures announced the close of its third fund, focused on investing in early-stage startups founded by women in tech, wellness, and sustainability.

May 7, 2025

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