noa
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Late Stage · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm targets founders and technologies that reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. Focus areas include building structures, energy efficiency systems, construction materials, designed spaces and landscapes, transportation infrastructure, and community-oriented built spaces.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteSwiss-born founder and investor who specializes in sourcing and managing relationships with founders, and overseeing the firm's strategy and vision. He brings a decade of investment banking experience and entrepreneurial background in real estate, alongside executive education from Harvard Business School.
Investment professional focused on energy transition, mobility, and smart building technologies. He brings experience from M&A advisory at EY and attempted entrepreneurship, along with degrees from Georgetown University and Oxford University.
Investment professional handling deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management with a focus on construction technology and deep tech. Background includes coding experience and several years on a real estate fund investment team, combined with a degree in Psychological Science.
Venture partner focused on sourcing and underwriting early-stage startups with emphasis on energy and industrial applications for positive impact. She brings experience from M&A advisory in renewable energy, impact fund founding team work at AENU in Berlin, and operator experience at energy tech startup ecoplanet.
Leads non-investment activities across strategy, operations, platform, and people functions. He brings experience as Finance Partner at LocalGlobe & Latitude Ventures, built out corporate venture programs at News UK, and brings a multidisciplinary background from KPMG and various VC and corporate roles, with a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Warwick.
Investment professional focused on identifying opportunities and conducting due diligence while leading market research initiatives. She transitioned from architecture into venture capital after experiencing a venture-backed real estate developer, and holds degrees from Cambridge University and the London School of Economics.
Leads ESG considerations and impact framework implementation for the firm and portfolio. She brings experience from sustainability reporting at Ashtead Group and six years at PwC working across multiple industries, plus qualification as a Chartered Accountant.
Investment professional specializing in early-stage built-world startups with a focus on housing affordability and energy transition. He brings consulting experience from Boston Consulting Group and a background in public sector innovation policy, holding degrees in economics, finance, and mathematics from the University of Melbourne.
Manages content, events, brand, marketing, and communications for the firm, with additional support for investor relations and fundraising. She brings eight years of community growth and engagement experience from Founders Forum, a global network of tech entrepreneurs and investors.
Executive assistant to the founder supporting day-to-day operations and investor relations functions. Background includes roles at a specialist intelligence company, KKR, and a placement agency, along with a business diploma from Oxford Media and Business School.
What they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesFintech ×1
HQs:Canada×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathVenn is a business banking platform built exclusively for Canadian businesses, offering payment processing and financial management tools. The company provides CDIC-protected accounts and enterprise-level controls to help businesses send, spend, and scale their finances.
FintechToronto, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does noa invest at?
- noa invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does noa focus on?
- noa focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Energy, New Materials, PropTech.
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