New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a prominent venture capital firm established in 1977, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in the U.S., India, and China. NEA specializes in investing in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enterprise, consumer, fintech, life sciences, and digital health companies. The firm engages with entrepreneurs at various stages of business development, providing support from initial funding to public offerings. NEA invests globally, with a significant presence in Asia, including China and India, as well as the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.05 million and $20 million per deal.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton MD

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

VC Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Scott Gottlieb

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Aaron Jacobson

Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

James Kaplan

Associate

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

Danielle Lay

Partner

Tiffany Le

Principal

Michael Li

Principal

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Kemi Odusan

Senior Associate

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Eileen Qian

Associate

Tim Schaller

CFO

Alex Sharata

Partner

George Stamas

Venture Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Lila Tretikov

Partner

Paul Walker

General Partner

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

J.C. Lopez

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Illinois

Collective Health

Series F in 2021
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Tempus

Series G in 2020
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.

Collective Health

Series E in 2019
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Tempus

Series F in 2019
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.

Mejuri

Series B in 2019
Mejuri Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of fine jewelry, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and engagement pieces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Mejuri operates showrooms in New York, Toronto, and Chicago, while also offering its products through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. This model allows Mejuri to provide quality handcrafted jewelry at accessible prices by eliminating middlemen and maintaining a fast supply chain that introduces new designs weekly. Committed to exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices, Mejuri aims to empower women to incorporate luxury into their everyday lives. The company serves customers not only in Canada and the United States but also internationally.

Catalytic

Series B in 2019
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Tempus

Series E in 2018
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.

Tempus

Series D in 2018
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.

Collective Health

Series D in 2018
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Tempus

Series C in 2017
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.

Fieldglass

Venture Round in 2016
Fieldglass, Inc. specializes in providing intelligent solutions for managing human capital, focusing on the procurement and management of contingent workers and services. The company offers a unified technology platform that facilitates the hiring process for managers and human resources personnel. Its primary offerings include InSite Contingent, a software-as-a-service platform that automates the entire lifecycle of contingent labor management, InSite Services for ensuring compliance in project-based engagements, and InSite Recruitment for automating direct hiring processes. Additionally, Fieldglass provides professional services such as implementation, training, and support. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Fieldglass has technology development offices in Naperville, Illinois, and Mumbai, India.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Uptake

Series B in 2015
Uptake Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a predictive analytics platform designed to enhance operational efficiency across various industries, including healthcare, insurance, locomotives, construction, and manufacturing. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Uptake's platform analyzes sensor data to predict and prevent equipment failures, identify hidden profit opportunities, and uncover new growth avenues. By transforming data into actionable insights, the platform facilitates equipment monitoring, diagnostic troubleshooting, event and condition prediction, and task management, ultimately improving uptime and streamlining operations for its clients.

Collective Health

Series C in 2015
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Collective Health

Series B in 2015
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Collective Health

Series B in 2015
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Collective Health

Series A in 2014
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Hatch Loyalty

Series B in 2013
Hatch Loyalty Inc. is a provider of a loyalty and rewards platform aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, enabling them to create customized loyalty programs and execute effective marketing campaigns. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hatch offers a suite of tools, including HatchHQ, HatchIQ, and HatchHUB, designed to enhance customer engagement and foster meaningful relationships. The platform also features the industry-leading solution, Belly, which provides off-the-shelf marketing capabilities for businesses. Hatch Loyalty focuses on making customer insights actionable, allowing retailers to tailor experiences and drive loyalty through data-driven decision-making. Previously known as Belly Inc., the company rebranded in September 2017 and operates as a subsidiary of Stuzo Inc.

Cleversafe

Series D in 2013
Cleversafe, Inc. specializes in developing web-scale storage solutions tailored for the demands of hyperscale environments. Founded in 2004 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a range of services including enterprise storage, content repository, and Storage-as-a-Service. Cleversafe's technology addresses the rapid growth of unstructured data, which is increasing by 60-80 percent annually, by enabling businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and beyond. The company's solutions are designed for various industries, including financial services, healthcare, media, oil and gas, and government, ensuring significant improvements in economic efficiency, security, and operational simplicity. As of November 2015, Cleversafe operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

EventUp

Seed Round in 2012
Eventup, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the booking of diverse event venues across the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the platform features a wide range of locations, including homes, apartments, lofts, hotels, galleries, and unique spaces suitable for various events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, and parties. By connecting property owners directly with clients, Eventup simplifies the venue selection process, allowing users to discover and book locations quickly and efficiently. Its comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of a fragmented market, enabling venue operators to monetize underutilized spaces while providing customers access to distinctive and previously hard-to-find venues. The company's operations extend to major cities including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, and it functions as a subsidiary of Gather Technologies, Inc.

Groupon

Venture Round in 2011
Groupon, Inc. operates as an online local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounts on a wide array of goods and services both in North America and internationally. The company features deals across various categories, including events, health and wellness, food, home goods, automotive services, and travel packages, among others. Groupon enables consumers to access and redeem these offers through its website, mobile applications, emails, and advertising channels. It serves as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants, earning revenue through commissions on sales and digital coupon redemptions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon offers a diverse marketplace aimed at enhancing consumer experiences while assisting local businesses in reaching their target audience.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2010
Cleversafe, Inc. specializes in developing web-scale storage solutions tailored for the demands of hyperscale environments. Founded in 2004 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a range of services including enterprise storage, content repository, and Storage-as-a-Service. Cleversafe's technology addresses the rapid growth of unstructured data, which is increasing by 60-80 percent annually, by enabling businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and beyond. The company's solutions are designed for various industries, including financial services, healthcare, media, oil and gas, and government, ensuring significant improvements in economic efficiency, security, and operational simplicity. As of November 2015, Cleversafe operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Groupon

Series C in 2010
Groupon, Inc. operates as an online local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounts on a wide array of goods and services both in North America and internationally. The company features deals across various categories, including events, health and wellness, food, home goods, automotive services, and travel packages, among others. Groupon enables consumers to access and redeem these offers through its website, mobile applications, emails, and advertising channels. It serves as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants, earning revenue through commissions on sales and digital coupon redemptions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon offers a diverse marketplace aimed at enhancing consumer experiences while assisting local businesses in reaching their target audience.

Groupon

Series B in 2009
Groupon, Inc. operates as an online local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounts on a wide array of goods and services both in North America and internationally. The company features deals across various categories, including events, health and wellness, food, home goods, automotive services, and travel packages, among others. Groupon enables consumers to access and redeem these offers through its website, mobile applications, emails, and advertising channels. It serves as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants, earning revenue through commissions on sales and digital coupon redemptions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon offers a diverse marketplace aimed at enhancing consumer experiences while assisting local businesses in reaching their target audience.

Groupon

Series A in 2008
Groupon, Inc. operates as an online local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounts on a wide array of goods and services both in North America and internationally. The company features deals across various categories, including events, health and wellness, food, home goods, automotive services, and travel packages, among others. Groupon enables consumers to access and redeem these offers through its website, mobile applications, emails, and advertising channels. It serves as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants, earning revenue through commissions on sales and digital coupon redemptions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon offers a diverse marketplace aimed at enhancing consumer experiences while assisting local businesses in reaching their target audience.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. specializes in developing web-scale storage solutions tailored for the demands of hyperscale environments. Founded in 2004 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a range of services including enterprise storage, content repository, and Storage-as-a-Service. Cleversafe's technology addresses the rapid growth of unstructured data, which is increasing by 60-80 percent annually, by enabling businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and beyond. The company's solutions are designed for various industries, including financial services, healthcare, media, oil and gas, and government, ensuring significant improvements in economic efficiency, security, and operational simplicity. As of November 2015, Cleversafe operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Jentro Technologies

Series A in 2007
Jentro Technologies GmbH, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing GPS-based mobile navigation solutions to mobile communication companies across Europe and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive Mobility Solutions Platform that includes global maps, GPS connectivity, and user management APIs. Their products feature the Activepilot online navigation solution, which encompasses hardware design, client software, and backend services, along with Bluetooth and cable GPS receivers. Jentro's Navigation Suite provides turn-by-turn navigation, integrated traffic updates, and local search applications, while additional offerings include community features, travel information, and emergency services. The company also provides value-added services such as support, billing management, and marketing assistance. Jentro Technologies has established strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing its service capabilities and market reach.

Cleversafe

Series B in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. specializes in developing web-scale storage solutions tailored for the demands of hyperscale environments. Founded in 2004 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a range of services including enterprise storage, content repository, and Storage-as-a-Service. Cleversafe's technology addresses the rapid growth of unstructured data, which is increasing by 60-80 percent annually, by enabling businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and beyond. The company's solutions are designed for various industries, including financial services, healthcare, media, oil and gas, and government, ensuring significant improvements in economic efficiency, security, and operational simplicity. As of November 2015, Cleversafe operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Inteliquent

Series C in 2006
Inteliquent is an interconnection provider based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in facilitating voice communications for service providers and enterprises. Established in 2003 by Ron Gavillet, the company operates a robust, geo-diverse, carrier-grade tier 1 network, directly connected to all major telecom carriers, and covering 94 percent of the US population. Inteliquent offers two primary service areas: Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS), which provides API-based voice calling and phone number services, and more traditional Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions for telecommunications companies, including off-net call termination. The platform manages over 300 billion minutes of voice calls annually and has registered more than 100 million active phone numbers for its clients. Additionally, Inteliquent delivers a range of voice services such as local transit, long-distance, international voice, and toll-free services, all utilizing an all-IP network.

Informance International

Series B in 2005
Informance International, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise manufacturing intelligence solutions for manufacturers both in the United States and globally. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency, including the Enterprise Solution, which serves as a strategic decision support system for supply chain and manufacturing executives to identify and act on opportunities within their plant networks. Additionally, the Discrete Manufacturing Module assists plant staff in improving discrete manufacturing processes, while the Process Manufacturing Module focuses on continuous manufacturing operations. Informance also provides the Enterprise Synchronizer, a web services-based platform that facilitates integration across various systems and applications. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Informance International, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Solarsoft Business Systems Limited since 2010.

Innerworkings

Venture Round in 2005
InnerWorkings, Inc. is a prominent provider of global print management and promotional solutions for corporate clients across various industries. The company specializes in marketing supply-chain services, offering a range of products including advertising materials, branded merchandise, product packaging, and retail displays. With its proprietary technology and extensive supplier network, InnerWorkings efficiently procures, manages, and delivers printed materials as part of an outsourced enterprise solution. The company generates most of its revenue from its North America segment and operates in three geographical areas: North America, EMEA, and LATAM. Additionally, InnerWorkings runs an online business printing platform called Inkchaser.com and utilizes a software platform named VALO, which assists customers in sourcing, producing, monitoring, and analyzing their marketing plans. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, InnerWorkings maintains 35 offices across North America, South America, and Europe.

MusicNow

Venture Round in 2003
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

MusicNow

Series C in 2002
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

MusicNow

Venture Round in 2001
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

MusicNow

Series B in 2000
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

MusicNow

Series A in 1999
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.
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