Full-Time

MBA Graduate

Nova Founders Capital

Nova Founders Capital

11-50 employees

Invests in and builds internet-scale companies

Compensation Overview

£80k/yr

+ Equity (10-20%)

London, UK

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's, MBA

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • Min. a bachelor or master degree with great results
  • Top tier academics, maybe with an MBA
  • 3-7 years at a top tier consulting firm, investment bank, start up or company
  • Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency
  • Exceptional drive and desire to be the best at what you do
  • Proactive approach and sense of ownership/responsibility of everything you do
  • A humble approach and share our passion for building companies and developing people
  • Interested in continuous learning and proactively searching for ways to optimise
Responsibilities
  • Build a world-class organisation
  • Build, lead, develop and motivate an exceptional team
  • Define and execute strategies to drive results across all functions
  • Recruit the right people and constantly develop the employee
  • Be fully responsible for the P&L and day-to-day operations
Nova Founders Capital

Nova Founders Capital

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Nova Founders Capital helps grow and operate businesses in fast-growing internet markets. It both invests in and builds companies, providing ongoing financial and operational support to ensure growth. Their portfolio includes companies like CompareAsiaGroup (leading financial platform in Asia), Lion & Lion (leading digital agency in Southeast Asia), and EdirectInsure (leading online insurance platform). The company differentiates itself by combining disciplined, hands-on company-building with steady operational backing, aiming to scale sustainable, large-scale business models rather than just providing funding. Its goal is to create and scale durable, profitable internet-based businesses across rapidly expanding markets.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$143.9M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pacific Century Group's $50 million backing strengthens dry powder for new builds.
  • 2026 hiring in London and Lisbon shows active expansion, not retrenchment.
  • Blinq's July 2025 $25 million Series A validates Nova's company-building model.

What critics are saying

  • No fresh public exit momentum since Blinq's 2025 round signals limited fundraising visibility.
  • The 82-job board implies heavy staffing needs and dilution of operator attention.
  • Portfolio concentration in fintech and internet finance leaves Nova exposed if one flagship fails.

What makes Nova Founders Capital unique

  • 2012-founded London firm builds fintechs, not just funds them, across emerging markets.
  • Nova backs financial comparison, insurance, and payments models with hands-on operating support.
  • Its founder network and search-fund recruiting create unusually repeatable company-building muscle.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend