Turner Novak is the founder and solo general partner of Banana Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.
Turner Novak is the founder and solo general partner of Banana Capital, an early-stage venture firm he launched in 2021 after previously running venture investing at Gelt VC and serving on the investment team at Afore Capital. His investment thesis targets pre-seed and seed rounds globally, with a primary focus on the US and occasional investments in Europe and Asia, covering sectors like consumer software, health, fintech, gaming, media, housing, and B2B software. Novak typically invests up to $250,000 per deal and is known for being a founder’s first investor, often leading or participating early in rounds. Notable portfolio companies include BeReal (acquired by Voodoo), Flexbase, Skillful, and Bottomless, with additional mentions of Secureframe and Snackpass. He distinguishes himself by backing repeat founders and seeking “platforms, not features,” emphasizing unit economics and deep product usage analysis over vanity metrics. Novak also shares his insights publicly through his weekly newsletter, *The Split*, and hosts *The Peel Pod*, where he interviews prominent venture and startup leaders.
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