The startup investor directory
NoBa Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in making minority investments in early stage technology companies. NoBa Capital incorporates a broad range of experience and a deep understanding of technology, business and capital markets. The team works closely with founders to build long-term relationships, helping to develop their businesses. The firm invests in a range of sectors, including software, cloud, mobile, enterprise, consumer, FinTech, healthcare, and media.
Seed-stage, solo-GP investor targeting NYC fintech, marketplace, and AI/ML founders, using an 8-factor leveraged-finance framework and delivering top-quartile returns (7/10 major events, ~3x in 3.5 years).
Noetic Fund is a venture fund launched by Grey House Partners GP Inc. that invests in emerging and early-stage wellness, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical companies around the globe. The fund is based in Toronto, Canada and targets healthcare and LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) companies, medtech, and pharmaceutical companies. Noetic Fund looks to invest in companies with innovative solutions that have the potential to disrupt the healthcare industry or provide solutions for global issues. The fund offers a wide range of services including funding, strategy, and partnerships.
Pre-seed/seed technical lead for decarbonizing mining, manufacturing, and heavy transport, offering founders mining-operating expertise, strategy sessions, pilot connections, and industry convening.
Hands-on co-developer for Northern European deeptech climate startups in advanced and biomanufacturing—from university spin-out to scale-up—providing technical and operational support, shaping commercial strategy via industrially embedded partners, one-company-at-a-time commitment.
NFT.vc is an open virtual worlds ecosystem powered by the Ethereum blockchain. It is designed to enable creators to monetize their virtual assets and products through the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFT.vc also provides a platform for users to trade and exchange NFTs, as well as a marketplace for users to purchase and sell virtual assets. Additionally, NFT.vc offers educational resources and tools to help users better understand the NFT industry and its potential.
N2F is a cloud-based expense management and invoicing platform that provides businesses with an automated, accurate, and secure way to manage their expenses. It helps businesses keep track of employee expenses, create invoices in multiple currencies, and manage their finances with in-depth reports and analytics. The platform also offers integrations with other business tools, such as Slack and QuickBooks, to provide users with a comprehensive view of their expenses. With its simplified and streamlined approach, N2F enables businesses to save time and money while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Norrsken VC is a venture capital fund based in Sweden, with a focus on investing in impact tech entrepreneurs. The fund has been involved in a number of successful investments, and works to connect early-stage startups with the resources they need to succeed. Norrsken VC is committed to radical transparency, and has developed a blueprint for how it operates. The fund supports the growth of innovative companies, and works to identify and invest in companies that are creating positive change in the world.
Norselab is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway that was founded in 2015. The firm seeks to invest in industry-related, impact native, and technology-enabled companies that have the potential to create positive social, environmental, and economic impacts. Norselab has a unique focus on generating positive net impact, and their approach involves systematic impact measurement and management, along with a commitment to sustainability and ethical behavior. The firm also offers an impact-focused portfolio management service.
Embeds multi‑year research programs at top institutions, co‑runs labs and project selection, then converts academic IP into startups through negotiation, incorporation and syndication; focuses on tools, platforms and biomanufacturing.
Northstar Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the North East of England. They provide early stage investing, growth funding, and other services to technology and digital businesses. They have invested in over 60 companies since 2010 and their portfolio includes startups in a wide range of industries. They have a team of experienced investors and advisors who provide strategic advice and expertise to their portfolio companies. They also offer a range of additional services to their portfolio companies, such as executive coaching and business development support.
Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures is an investment arm of Northwestern Mutual, a financial services company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company invests in early-stage companies in the financial technology, digital health, and customer experience sectors. The team is led by Aditi Javeri Gokhale, Chief Commercial Officer and President of Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures. They focus on providing sustained funding and QBRs to the companies they invest in. They are committed to helping entrepreneurs develop and grow their businesses to reach their full potential.
Invests from first check through growth to IPO, acting as a long-term partner offering 1,000+ hours of research, proprietary sourcing from prior winners, multi-hub consumer/media expertise, and editorial support.
Invests across venture and growth equity, offering long-term stability from a single institutional backer, India investment expertise, and hands-on People Advisory support for culture and operations.
Solo GP centered on a newsletter-driven media flywheel investing broadly with minimal ownership and no board seats, amplifying founders via Sponsored Deep Dives that generate revenue and storytelling.
Pre-seed-focused, first-check investor for technical founders at company creation, offering hands-on day-zero support, public operating manual and podcast for transparency, plus an equity-free founder program in underestimated ecosystems.
Notion Capital is a European VC firm that invests in early-stage SaaS and Cloud companies with exceptional founders and signs of real market potential. They focus on supporting founders at the point of product-market fit who have the ambition to lead their category or create a new one. Some of their portfolio companies include Cobee, GoCardless, Heyjobs, Shutl, and Workable.
Nova is a UK-based startup accelerator, venture capital firm, and technology incubator that helps entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life. It provides mentorship, investment, and the full delivery team needed to bring a tech startup to success. It partners with aspiring entrepreneurs to co-found tech startups and offers a range of services such as growth marketing, software development, and more.
NovX Capital is a venture capital firm that provides capital to innovative and creative businesses with exceptional ideas under the leadership of experienced entrepreneurs. The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including engineering, sales, R&D, and more. NovX Capital is part of the Noveo Group and has invested in over 70 tech startups and projects since 2014. The firm provides funding through seed and Series A investments, as well as strategic advice and support to its portfolio companies.
Early-stage fund partnering with technical, product-focused founders building core infrastructure (dev tools, industrial automation, APIs) across Europe and US; led by repeat founders/ex-angels and acting as non-lead collaborative partners.
Nuwa Capital is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology and healthcare companies, particularly those in the Middle East and North Africa. They invest in startup companies, providing capital, guidance, and access to their network of investors and strategic partners. Nuwa Capital also provides venture capital and advisory services to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Norwest Venture Partners is a global venture capital and growth equity investment firm that specializes in early stage, late stage and private equity investments. The firm\u2019s portfolio consists of over 200 companies across a range of industries including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, fintech and cleantech. Norwest Venture Partners\u2019 focus is on helping passionate entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and disruptive technologies build their companies and achieve success. They provide capital, resources and expertise to help companies get to the next level and beyond.
Early-stage, B2B-only VC with accelerator roots that blends development finance and commercial VC capital, with 180–190 early investments and early backing of unicorns Auth0, Mural, Tiendanube.
Selectively backs about 10 fintechs per year, connecting founders to banks and financial institutions plus senior industry advisors, and favoring transparent, infrastructure‑rearchitecting business models over point solutions.