Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc
Venture capitalActively deployingHouston · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Novellus Ventures partners with scientists, clinicians, and entrepreneurs to accelerate life-changing healthcare technologies. The firm provides more than capital, offering strategic support in regulatory strategy and clinical development, network access to industry experts and advisors, operational guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, and long-term partnership throughout company growth. Their disciplined evaluation approach focuses on companies positioned to improve disease detection, treatment, and prevention.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteA technology entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of experience in software, energy, and life sciences. He is the founder and managing partner of Novellus Ventures and has led companies from inception through acquisition.
A biotech entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in global pharma and venture-backed startups, including leadership roles at Sanofi and GSK. Founded and led multiple oncology-focused companies advancing small-molecule and brain-penetrant therapies with experience in private and non-dilutive capital raising.
A pharmacist and venture professional with experience evaluating over 100 early-stage life-science startups. Serves as Lead Navigator at First Flight Venture Center and founder of Venture Weavers Consulting, mentoring biotech and med-tech founders.
An infectious disease physician with experience in inpatient and outpatient care serving as Medical Director at UnitedHealth Group. Brings formal training in data science and clinical trial design with expertise in regulatory pathways and adoption of emerging life-sciences technologies.
An active clinician with expertise in severe brain injury, neurological emergencies, and critical illness. Clinical advisor to the Translational Research Institute for Space Health with over 60 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and issued patents.
A venture professional with expertise in regulatory, reimbursement, commercial, and intellectual property strategy. Former venture associate at Houston Angel Network and active mentor across multiple innovation centers and startup programs.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc invest at?
- Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc focus on?
- Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc located?
- Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc is headquartered in Houston, US.
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