Novirian Capital

What is Novirian Capital?

Novirian Capital, known as 'Novirian', is a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in secondary direct market investments within the technology sector. Established in 2012, Novirian Capital focuses on purchasing equity positions in individual technology companies as well as in portfolios comprising several companies.

They provide liquidity solutions by acquiring assets from existing shareholders, which include corporate groups, financial institutions, early financiers, founders, and management team members. Their investment approach is characterized by offering stable, reliable, and long-term investment commitments to the companies they invest in, actively managing these assets to foster value creation and support global growth. Novirian's robust track record includes successful transactions that have led to initial public offerings (IPOs) and acquisitions by both private and public entities.

With over 60 years of combined experience, the team behind Novirian Capital has established a significant portfolio managed with over $100 million in committed capital and a history of completing an assortment of direct secondary transactions. These transactions have covered venture fund portfolios and secondary direct stakes in single-company deals, demonstrating Novirian's expertise in delivering tailored liquidity solutions in the tech industry's secondary market. Their commitment to innovation within the tech sector is further evidenced by their investment thesis that emphasizes the potential of privately-owned technology companies, and their vital role in shaping the trajectory of the IT and TMT industries.