
MSA Novo
Description
MSA Novo is a prominent multi-stage global venture capital fund with a significant presence across key innovation hubs worldwide. Headquartered in Singapore, the firm also maintains strategic offices in Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and San Francisco, underscoring its commitment to a truly global investment mandate. MSA Novo actively deploys capital across North America, Europe, Asia, and the MENA region, seeking to identify and support disruptive technologies and business models.
The fund's investment strategy is sector-agnostic but demonstrates a strong focus on high-growth verticals poised for significant transformation. Key areas of interest for MSA Novo include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS), Fintech, Healthcare, Deeptech, and Consumer technologies. By leveraging its extensive network and deep market insights across diverse geographies, MSA Novo aims to provide more than just capital, offering strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies.
MSA Novo typically engages with companies across various stages, from early-stage rounds like Seed and Series A to more mature growth-stage investments. For early-stage opportunities, the firm is known to write initial checks ranging from approximately $1 million to $10 million, aiming to be a foundational partner for nascent ventures. As companies scale and demonstrate significant traction, MSA Novo is prepared to deploy larger sums, with investments in growth-stage rounds potentially reaching up to $30 million. This flexible investment approach allows them to support companies throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept to global expansion.
Investor Profile
MSA Novo has backed more than 41 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Brazil.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, E-Commerce, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (32%)
- Pre Seed (24%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Series C (5%)
- Undisclosed (2%)
Country Focus
- Egypt (12%)
- Saudi Arabia (12%)
- Brazil (10%)
- Pakistan (10%)
- Nigeria (10%)
- United Arab Emirates (10%)
- United States (5%)
- Mexico (5%)
- Sweden (2%)
- Hong Kong (2%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Payments
- B2b
- Finance
- Marketplace
- Software
- Predictive Analytics
- Food And Beverage
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