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Novel Capital

North America, Kansas, United States, Overland Park

Description

Novel Capital, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, operates as a prominent fintech growth platform specializing in non-dilutive financing for B2B SaaS and other recurring revenue businesses. Unlike traditional venture capital, Novel Capital provides capital without requiring equity dilution or board seats, aligning its repayment structure with a company's revenue growth. This approach is particularly attractive to founders seeking to maintain full ownership and control while accessing crucial growth capital, fostering sustainable expansion for their ventures.

The firm primarily targets companies that have achieved a minimum of $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR), indicating a proven product-market fit and a stable revenue stream. Their unique funding model allows businesses to access capital based on their existing revenue, with advances typically ranging from 3 to 12 times their MRR. This flexible structure ensures that funding scales with the business's performance, offering a more sustainable alternative to equity financing for many growth-stage companies.

Novel Capital's typical first check sizes for eligible businesses generally start around $30,000, derived from their minimum MRR requirement and a 3x MRR advance. They are capable of deploying significantly larger sums, with their stated maximum check size reaching up to $10,000,000. This broad range allows them to support a diverse portfolio of B2B companies, from those just beginning to scale to more established enterprises seeking substantial growth capital. Their commitment to leveraging technology for a streamlined application and funding process further enhances their appeal to fast-growing businesses.

Investor Profile

Novel Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Argentina.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $30K – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (85%)
  • Seed (8%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • Argentina (4%)
  • China (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Fintech
  • Real Estate
  • Education
  • Internet
  • Digital Media
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Novel Capital frequently co-invest with?

B
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 1
Morro Ventures
North America, NA - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, San Juan
Co-Investments: 1
ABC Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 1
Spring Capital
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 1
La Turbina
South America, Chaco, Argentina, Resistencia
Co-Investments: 1
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Black Ambition
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1
Startupbootcamp Scale San Francisco
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Novel Capital often collaborate with?

NK
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Novel Capital?

SWYE360 Learning

Dallas, Texas, United States

A data analytics company that leverages Machine Learning and AI to measure software efficacy, and identify students at risk of dropping out.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceCloud ManagementEdTechMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
SeedDec 30, 2022
Boshi Hi-tech

Chuzhou, Anhui, China

Boshi Hi-tech develops lithium-ion battery cathode materials for research, production and sales of lithium-ion battery cathode materials.

BatteryManufacturing
Series ASep 1, 2021
letus (previously RentMoola)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The leading payment platform offering flexible rent + credit reporting so tenants have payment options and landlords get paid on time.

Credit CardsFinTechMobile PaymentsPaymentsProperty ManagementReal Estate
Debt FinancingJan 8, 2021
Reconciled

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Reconciled provides online bookkeeping & accounting services for entrepreneurs, startups & small businesses.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Debt FinancingDec 10, 2020
JobAdx

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

#SmarterProgrammatic Job Board & Publisher Ad Tool

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsEmploymentHuman ResourcesInternetRecruiting
Debt FinancingNov 30, 2020
OnShore Technology Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States

OnShore Technology Group is providing IT solutions for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical and health care industries.

Health CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Debt FinancingNov 5, 2020
Block Six Analytics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Maximizing Revenue For Buyers And Sellers Of Sports Sponsorship Using Technology And Analytics

AdvertisingAnalyticsInformation TechnologySports
Debt FinancingOct 20, 2020
Wisboo

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

‘Shopify for Digital Products’. Wisboo is a SaaS for Helping Content Creators Create & Sell Online Courses, Webinars and Digital Products.

E-CommerceE-LearningEdTechSaaSSoftware
SeedSep 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
iPost

San Mateo, California, United States

IPost is a modern data and omni-channel messaging platform built by marketers for the marketer.

Information TechnologyMessagingSaaS
Debt FinancingJun 15, 2020
Amount Raised: $500,000
Encounter Telehealth

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Encounter uses a cloud-based telehealth platform connecting providers with patients over a high-quality and reliable video solution.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTelehealthVideo Conferencing
Debt FinancingMay 15, 2020
Amount Raised: $100,000