Nova

What is Nova?

Nova is a startup studio based in Liverpool, UK, at 44 Simpson StLiverpool L1 0AX.

They specialize in early stage and seed investments, with a focus on nurturing founders who have identified real-world problems worth solving within a large enough global market. Nova's approach to investment is quite unique as they not only provide financial backing but also actively co-found companies with the entrepreneurs. By leveraging technology, they aim to build scalable businesses that provide innovative solutions to tangible problems.

They look for founders with a clear vision and the potential to disrupt existing markets or create new ones. The investment range for Nova typically lies between £100,000 and £300,000, suggesting their commitment to facilitate the initial growth and development stage of a company.

They cover various sectors and industries, always on the lookout for opportunities where technology can be applied as a key differentiator in addressing pressing issues and opportunities in the market.

Nova's collaborative model means that they bring more than just capital to the table; they also offer support in areas such as business strategy, product development, market analysis, and networking, effectively acting as co-creators of the business. This hands-on involvement is intended to increase the chances of success for the startups they invest in and reflects Nova's overarching investment thesis of building businesses from the ground up alongside the entrepreneurs they back.

What they say:

At Nova Design, we bridge the gap between your opportunity for growth and the evolving needs of our customers. We are an independent design consultancy run by creative problem-solvers. Here, we ask the why’s – not just the how’s. Our expertise, authenticity, and energy allow us to quickly identify the market opportunity and bring ideas, products and services to market on behalf of a diverse set of clients. Here's a few of the companies we’ve created products and services for: Amica, Bose, Dell, Embr Labs, Tervis.

What we look for: We invest in founders that have identified real wold problems worth solving in a large enough global markets. We then co-found a company to solve that problem utilising technology to create a scalable business.

How we help: A venture builder program offering a full product development team, strategic mentorship, fundraising support, operational services, and startup perks to help founders build and launch validated startups.