NovaChain Ventures — Pre-Seed VC Firm ($500K–$2.0M Checks)
NovaChain Ventures is a Pre-Seed venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA investing in Other, Fintech, AI / ML. The firm typically writes $500K–$2.0M checks and has 5 portfolio companies in our records.
- Check size
- $500K–$2.0M
- Portfolio
- 5 companies on record
- Partners
- 3 listed
- Stage
- Pre-Seed
- Sectors
- Other, Fintech, AI / ML, Developer Tools
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
- AUM
- Not in our records
Pre-Seed
$500K – $2.0M
5+ companies
3 partners
Investment Thesis
NovaChain Ventures focuses on empowering innovations in blockchain technology and decentralized finance, supporting projects that reshape the landscape of asset management.
How NovaChain Ventures invests
NovaChain Ventures is a vc firm based in San Francisco, CA. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed stage, with a focus on Other, Fintech, AI / ML, Developer Tools. It does not invest in Consumer.
NovaChain Ventures typically writes checks of $500K–$2.0M per investment.
NovaChain Ventures has backed 5 companies in our records, including NovaPay, ChainLogix, AgroChain.
Partners & Team
Alex Johnson
GP
James Sinclair
Strategic investor
Provides guidance on capital discipline, growth strategy, and long-term positioning.
Founder
Founder
Oversees investment strategy, research direction, and portfolio development.
Industry Focus
Invests In
Does Not Invest In
Portfolio Companies (5)
Other
NovaPay
NovaPay is a blockchain-powered payment solution designed to enable fast, secure, and low-cost digital transactions. The platform focuses on simplifying cross-border payments and improving financial access for individuals and small businesses in emerging markets.
ChainLogix
ChainLogix provides decentralized infrastructure tools that help businesses track, verify, and secure data across supply chains. By leveraging blockchain transparency and immutability, ChainLogix aims to reduce fraud and improve operational efficiency.
AgroChain
AgroChain applies blockchain technology to agriculture by improving traceability, data accuracy, and trust between farmers, distributors, and buyers. The project aims to support transparency and fair value exchange within the agricultural ecosystem.
NovaID
NovaID is a decentralized identity solution that allows users to securely control and verify their digital identity without relying on centralized authorities. The project focuses on privacy, user ownership, and seamless integration with Web3 applications.
PayNest
PayNest is a digital payment platform focused on simplifying everyday transactions for individuals and small businesses. The company enables fast, secure, and affordable peer-to-peer and merchant payments, with a strong emphasis on usability and financial inclusion.
- •Raising at Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
- •Lead with your fit in Other, Fintech, AI / ML — the sectors they actively back.
- •Size your ask to their typical $500K – $2.0M check.
- •warm intro preferred
- •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Alex Johnson, GP.
- •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.
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