About

A different kind of private equity firm.

The most compelling risk-adjusted returns in private equity have always been in the lower middle market.

For decades, these returns have been inaccessible to all but the largest institutions and the most connected families. The minimum commitments were too large, the access too narrow, and the information too opaque.

Novara was built to change that. We partner with the most talented independent sponsors — lean, aligned dealmakers with deep sector expertise and owner relationships — and give qualified investors direct access to their best deals.

Every deal on our platform has been diligenced to an institutional standard. Every investment is transparent. Every investor knows exactly what they own and why we believe in it.

Our name
Novara draws its name from two sources. Nova — the astronomical moment when a hidden star suddenly reveals its brilliance. And ara, Latin for 'to build.' We find exceptional businesses before the market does, and build lasting value around them.
Our structure
Each investment is made through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle — one deal, one entity, full transparency. You choose which opportunities fit your portfolio. There are no blind pools and no allocation surprises.
Our alignment
We earn a modest management fee and 10% carried interest with a preferred return hurdle. We do not earn transaction fees or promotes from the deal side. We win only when our investors win.

The Team

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Founder & Managing Partner
Novara Capital Management
Deep experience in lower middle market diligence and deal evaluation. Built Novara to connect qualified investors with the independent sponsor ecosystem in a transparent, institutional-quality format.
Advisory board and additional team profiles coming soon.
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The Independent Sponsor Ecosystem

The most underutilized dealmakers in private equity.

Independent sponsors are private equity professionals who source and diligence deals without a committed fund. They are lean, aligned, and deeply incentivized — their economics depend entirely on deal success.

Novara evaluates sponsor relationships rigorously — track record, sector expertise, operator network, and deal sourcing capability. The sponsors we work with are the ones institutions would back if the deal sizes fit their mandates.

Lean structure — No large fund overhead. Every dollar of carry is tied directly to deal performance.
Owner relationships — Independent sponsors often source deals through proprietary relationships — not competitive auction processes.
Sector depth — The best independent sponsors specialize narrowly. They know their market better than generalist funds.
Full alignment — Sponsors typically co-invest meaningful personal capital alongside LPs.

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