Shawnalea Frazier

Shawnalea Frazier is a venture capital investor and researcher currently serving as a Principal at Novo Ventures, the venture investment arm of Novo Holdings. Holding a doctorate degree, she brings extensive academic rigor and specialized domain expertise to the evaluation of early-stage companies and the execution of comprehensive portfolio support initiatives. In her capacity at the firm, Frazier primarily focuses on identifying, funding, and scaling emerging opportunities within the deep tech, climate technology, and broader science-driven startup ecosystems. Her investment approach leverages her advanced research training to conduct rigorous technical due diligence, assess complex scientific milestones, and guide founders through the commercialization of highly specialized technologies. Frazier’s current focus remains centered on bridging the critical gap between academic research and institutional venture capital by backing science-based enterprises capable of achieving significant commercial scale.