Next Play Ventures

Next Play Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2014. The firm focuses on coaching and investing in entrepreneurial leaders who are building purpose-driven organizations. Its investment strategy targets early-stage companies across various sectors, including B2B and enterprise software, financial technology, consumer applications, health and wellness, and education. Additionally, Next Play Ventures is interested in areas such as productivity software, virtual work, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, software as a service (SaaS), and data and AI/ML-powered platforms. The firm is led by Jeff Weiner and Brian Rumao, who aim to foster the growth of innovative businesses in these dynamic markets.