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Novel Capital
Venture debtOverland Park · Growth · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Novel Capital positions itself as a provider of simple, flexible, and fair growth capital for B2B entrepreneurs, particularly those running B2B software and technology companies. Founded by a leadership team with experience as both founders and investors, the firm emphasizes empathy and first-hand understanding of the entrepreneur's journey. It describes itself as a group of 'capital entrepreneurs' that continually develops new capital products tailored to different company types and goals. Core values include transparency about terms and cost of capital, keeping the process entrepreneur-centered, and maintaining integrity and accountability throughout the funding relationship.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 5, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Novel Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 6 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3PropTech ×2Cleantech ×1Construction Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAxle AI provides on-premise media asset management software designed for large professional video storage and processing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Sam Bogoch(CEO)in
Co-investorsEmerging VenturesExpert DOJOPerot JainQuake CapitalBase10 PartnersGradient Ventures+2 more
FlowPath builds a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) for maintenance operators, service providers, and facilities teams to manage upkeep of the built environment.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSDecatur, US
Alex Cummings(Co-founder)inGriffin Hart Hamilton(Co-founder)Gregory Alexander Cummings(Executive Officer, Director)Brandon Jon Cummings(Co-founder)
BoardShawn Merani(Director)in
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesKnoll VenturesParade Ventures
Fuel is a financial planning and analysis software platform that consolidates accounting, payroll, CRM, and billing data into unified dashboards with AI-powered automation and forecasting.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Alyona Mysko(Founder)inYaroslav Azhnyuk(Founder)in
Co-investorsBADideas.fundStratMinds
Lumen operates a platform focused on commercial real estate (CRE) energy transactions, connecting CRE owners with qualified demand backed by trusted analysis.
CleantechEnergyPropTechSan Francisco, US
Dave Coen(Founder)inMichael Sachdev(Director)Peter Light(CEO)in
BoardPoonam Sharma(Director)
Co-investorsDesigner FundEsplanade VenturesKreos CapitalMoxxie VenturesThird DerivativeTurenne Capital Partenaires+3 more
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Metric Insights, founded in 2012, provides a business intelligence portal that centralizes analytics assets into a curated, searchable catalog with governance and persona-based customization.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Marius Moscovici(Executive Officer, Director)inStephen Mock(Executive Officer)
BoardJosh Kopelman(Director)Jonathan Temple(Director)
Co-investorsLerer HippeauMindset VentureWork-Bench
ThinkCERCA develops K-12 writing software and curriculum designed to teach critical thinking skills to students through structured literacy instruction.
EdTechChicago, US
Eileen Murphy(Executive Officer, Director)inAbby Ross(Executive Officer)inJoshua Tolman(Executive Officer)
BoardChuck Templeton(Director)
Co-investorsEdovate CapitalG2T3V FundGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHis FundPlum Alley InvestmentsUnreasonable+3 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Novel Capital made?
- Novel Capital has 25 tracked investments.
- What stage does Novel Capital invest at?
- Novel Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Novel Capital focus on?
- Novel Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Novel Capital located?
- Novel Capital is headquartered in Overland Park, US.
- Does Novel Capital lead rounds?
- Novel Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Novel Capital co-invest with?
- Novel Capital most often shares deals with Great Oaks Venture Capital, Kreos Capital, Lerer Hippeau, among 23 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamD&I Series - Episode 216 | Carlos Antequera, Co-Founder & CEO of Novel Capital
Leaders In Payments Podcast · Carlos Antequera
Novel Capital CEO Carlos Antequera Talks Alternative Funding Routes
Burkland · Carlos Antequera
Ep. 60 Carlos Antequera, Founder & CEO, Novel Capital
Fintech Nexus · Carlos Antequera
Educational Series: If AI Can't Find You, Your Next Customer Won't Either
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From Capital Planning to Capital Execution - How SaaS Founders Prepare for Their Next Financing
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Capital Efficiency: How the Smartest SaaS Founders Are Using Debt to Grow Valuation
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