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Turner Novak

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Co-founder at Banana Capital · Board director at Bobo Labs

Ann Arbor, MI

Writes $250K – $750K checks · typically $500K

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About

Turner Novak co-founded Banana Capital, a seed-stage fund where he invests. Prior to launching the firm, he served as Chief Meme Officer at Gelt VC and interned at Afore Capital. He is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsE-commerceFintechSaaSSocial

Board director at Bobo Labs

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Bobo Labs's investors · 1

Banana CapitalSeattle · $25K – $250K checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. Banana CapitalMember of Capital Allocating Staffcurrent2021 — present
  2. Gelt Venture CapitalInvestor2019 — 2020
  3. Afore CapitalInvestor2019San Francisco Bay Area
  4. TDN Capital, LLCFounder2017 — 2019Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
  5. Van Andel InstituteInvestment Analyst2015 — 2019Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
  6. Mercantile Bank of MichiganCredit Analyst2014 — 2015Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
  7. Blackford CapitalAnalyst Intern2014Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
  8. Perrigo Company plcRisk Management Intern2013 — 2014Alegan, MI
  9. Perrigo Company plcFinancial Reporting Intern2012 — 2013Allegan, MI
  10. AmwayBusiness Planning & Finance Intern2012Ada, Michigan
  11. A.G. Tidswell CPA P.C.Tax Intern2012Muskegon, MI
  12. Universal Traffic Service, Inc.Freight Tracking Intern2011 — 2012Grand Rapids, MI
  13. Staffing IncHuman Resource Intern2011Grand Rapids, MI
  14. Amstore CorporationAssembly2010Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Financial Analysis60Investments31Investment Research13Business Strategy5Organizational Development3Account Reconciliation1Recruiting3UltraTax CSAccounting44Organizational Effectiveness1Networking5Financial Accounting5
+12 moreCustomer ServiceFundraisingSEC Financial ReportingPortfolio ManagementOBIEEEquitiesUS EquitiesEquity ResearchLeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingTeamwork
  • Passed Level II of the CFA Exam (June 2018) — CFA Institute
  • Bloomberg Equity Essentials — Bloomberg

From Turner's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

1v1MeAmoArrive RecommerceArrowArtieBeRealBeReal.BinStarBottomlessBrowse AIBubble GoodsCandorChainguardCOLABSCommonStockCompoundCreditbookEpochEternalFacilyFarmsteadFlexFlex Gym ShareFloomForageGOALSHowieJOKRKiloKITABELILiveblocksMentavaMentayaMillieMindset HealthMio AppMiPOSDevMuzeNewmeNexHealthOffsightOn DeckOvertimePacksmithPeanutPiñata FarmsPocketListPowderScienceIOSecureframeSibillSnackpassSolesavySupernovaTAGTeleportTiggyUmbaUpwardsVibelyVINN Automotive TechnologiesWellnest World

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Network5

Aatif Awan
Founder, Managing Partner at Indus Valley Capital
Albert Cheng
Co-Lead at Socially Financed
Edward Suh
General Partner at Alpine Ventures
Eric Ries
Advisor at Graham Walker Venture
Teddy Himler
Founder and General Partner at Optimist Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Turner Novak?
Turner Novak co-founded Banana Capital, a seed-stage fund where he invests. Prior to launching the firm, he served as Chief Meme Officer at Gelt VC and interned at Afore Capital. He is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Where does Turner Novak work?
Turner Novak is Co-founder at Banana Capital and Board director at Bobo Labs.
What does Turner Novak invest in?
Turner Novak invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Developer Tools, E-commerce, Fintech, SaaS, Social.
What check size does Turner Novak write?
Turner Novak typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
What companies has Turner Novak invested in?
Investments tracked here include 1v1Me, Amo, Arrive Recommerce, Arrow, Artie, BeReal, BeReal., BinStar, Bottomless, Browse AI, Bubble Goods, Candor, and 50 more.
Where did Turner Novak go to school?
Turner Novak studied at Grand Valley State University (BBA, Accounting and Finance).

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