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Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc

Venture capitalActively deploying

Houston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Novellus Ventures invests at the early stage in companies transforming healthcare, focusing on diagnostics, med-tech, therapeutics, and digital health that improve how disease is detected, treated, and prevented. The firm evaluates a company's product roadmap, clinical validation plan, regulatory approach, and commercial entry strategy using scientific rigor, operational experience, and a deep clinical network. Its philosophy centers on disciplined evaluation, high-conviction backing, and long-term partnership. Beyond capital, Novellus offers strategic support on regulatory and clinical development pathways and go-to-market execution, curated network access to experts and advisors, operational insight from entrepreneurial experience, and patient long-term partnership through a company's growth.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Houston, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2025
Private fund assets
$910.5K
VC funds
1

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website
Firoz Jhaver· Managing Partner

Founder and Managing Partner of Novellus Ventures, a technology entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years across software, energy, and life sciences, with a track record of building and scaling companies from inception to acquisition.

Austin· Biotech Entrepreneur and Translational Leader

Biotech entrepreneur and translational leader with 30+ years across global pharma and startups, including roles at Sanofi and GSK, and founder/CEO of oncology-focused therapeutics companies.

Dharmarajan· PharmD and Venture Associate

PharmD and venture associate at the Houston Angel Network who has evaluated 100+ early-stage life-science startups; Lead Navigator at First Flight Venture Center and founder of Venture Weavers Consulting.

Dougherty· Infectious Disease Physician

Infectious disease physician and Medical Director at UnitedHealth Group advising on regulatory pathways and adoption of life-sciences technologies, with training in data science and clinical trial design.

Hirzallah· Asst. Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Space Medicine at BCM

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Space Medicine at BCM and a clinician specializing in severe brain injury and neurological emergencies. Serves as clinical advisor to the Translational Research Institute for Space Health with 60+ peer-reviewed publications and patents.

Hoang· Clinical Translation and Venture Professional

Clinical translation and venture professional with expertise across regulatory, reimbursement, commercial, and IP strategy; former Venture Associate at Houston Angel Network and mentor across TMC Innovation, Rice University, Nucleate Texas, and Startup Prize.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc invest at?
Novellus Ventures Ls1 Gp, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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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