New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in India and China. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of business development, from seed funding to public offerings, with a strong emphasis on the technology and healthcare sectors. Its investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including information technology, consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, biopharmaceuticals, and energy technology. New Enterprise Associates actively engages with entrepreneurs to support the growth of their companies, making investments between $0.05 million and $20 million. The firm has a global investment focus, particularly in regions such as Asia, Brazil, and the United States.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton MD

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner, Chair and Head of Asia

Tak Cheung

Partner

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Principal, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Lily Huang

Principal, Healthcare VC

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

James Kaplan

Associate

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Principal, LP Relations

Vanessa Larco

Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Principal

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Amit Mukherjee

Partner

Bibhash Mukhopadhyay

Principal

Mike O'Dell

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Senior Associate

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Principal

Michele Park

Partner

Eileen Qian

Associate

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Jordan Shapiro

Senior Associate

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

George Stamas

Venture Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Lila Tretikov

Partner

Paul Walker

General Partner

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Rick Yang

Partner, Head of Technology

Emily Zhen

Associate

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

J.C. Lopez

Principal

Past deals in Augmented Reality

World Labs

Venture Round in 2024
World Labs is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform that enables humanlike processing of visual data. The company focuses on spatial intelligence, creating advanced AI systems that function in three-dimensional (3D) environments, both virtual and real. Their primary service involves building Large World Models (LWMs), which empower AI to perceive, generate, and interact with the world in 3D space. By leveraging synthetic data to train its models, World Labs provides companies with access to reliable computer vision technologies capable of accurately identifying objects. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of advancements in augmented and virtual reality.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2023
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Mojo Vision

Series C in 2023
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Genies

Series C in 2022
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2020
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Uhana

Venture Round in 2020
Uhana, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing mobile network operations through its innovative software platform. As a subsidiary of VMware, Uhana develops a real-time network AI engine that leverages advanced research from Stanford University. This platform ingests extensive telemetry data from existing network components and applications, employing machine learning and deep learning techniques to optimize user experiences in demanding applications such as virtual and augmented reality, video streaming, drones, and connected vehicles. Uhana's software provides predictive guidance for both applications and network management, improving performance across various mobile networks. By enabling independent onboarding of applications and mobile networks, Uhana delivers value to over-the-top (OTT) services and network providers alike, enhancing operational efficiency and application quality of experience.

Genies

Venture Round in 2019
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Genies

Venture Round in 2018
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2018
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Upskill

Corporate Round in 2018
Upskill, Inc. specializes in designing and developing augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. The company's flagship platform, Skylight, empowers businesses to create applications for smart glasses, facilitating enhanced communication and access to information for hands-on workers across various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and military. By connecting workers to essential processes, tools, and data, Skylight aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline training for new employees. Upskill's innovative solutions enable organizations to increase productivity, enhance quality, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill was formerly known as APX Labs before rebranding in 2017.

Genies

Venture Round in 2017
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Upskill

Series B in 2017
Upskill, Inc. specializes in designing and developing augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. The company's flagship platform, Skylight, empowers businesses to create applications for smart glasses, facilitating enhanced communication and access to information for hands-on workers across various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and military. By connecting workers to essential processes, tools, and data, Skylight aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline training for new employees. Upskill's innovative solutions enable organizations to increase productivity, enhance quality, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill was formerly known as APX Labs before rebranding in 2017.

Uhana

Series A in 2016
Uhana, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing mobile network operations through its innovative software platform. As a subsidiary of VMware, Uhana develops a real-time network AI engine that leverages advanced research from Stanford University. This platform ingests extensive telemetry data from existing network components and applications, employing machine learning and deep learning techniques to optimize user experiences in demanding applications such as virtual and augmented reality, video streaming, drones, and connected vehicles. Uhana's software provides predictive guidance for both applications and network management, improving performance across various mobile networks. By enabling independent onboarding of applications and mobile networks, Uhana delivers value to over-the-top (OTT) services and network providers alike, enhancing operational efficiency and application quality of experience.

Upskill

Venture Round in 2015
Upskill, Inc. specializes in designing and developing augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. The company's flagship platform, Skylight, empowers businesses to create applications for smart glasses, facilitating enhanced communication and access to information for hands-on workers across various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and military. By connecting workers to essential processes, tools, and data, Skylight aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline training for new employees. Upskill's innovative solutions enable organizations to increase productivity, enhance quality, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill was formerly known as APX Labs before rebranding in 2017.

Genies

Series A in 2015
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Fyusion

Series A in 2015
Fyusion is a 3D computer vision and machine learning company that develops products that make images as intelligent as they are beautiful. These immersive, interactive photorealistic 3D images viewable on any mobile, desktop, VR, or Augmented Reality device are captured using only a smartphone or any other camera. Its commercial focus is on iOS and Android capture for automotive and eCommerce imaging at scale. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Snap

Venture Round in 2015
Snap Inc. is a global camera company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2010. It is best known for its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app has gained popularity, particularly among younger users, for its unique features, including filters, lenses, and Stories, as well as augmented reality experiences and gaming. In addition to Snapchat, Snap Inc. offers several other tools such as Snap Map for location sharing, Memories for saving and organizing Snaps, and the Discover platform for accessing content from publishers and creators. The company also produces Spectacles, sunglasses equipped with a built-in camera that enables users to capture content from a first-person perspective. Through its innovative approach to communication and technology, Snap Inc. continues to evolve and expand its offerings in the realms of social media and digital content creation.

Upskill

Series A in 2014
Upskill, Inc. specializes in designing and developing augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. The company's flagship platform, Skylight, empowers businesses to create applications for smart glasses, facilitating enhanced communication and access to information for hands-on workers across various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and military. By connecting workers to essential processes, tools, and data, Skylight aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline training for new employees. Upskill's innovative solutions enable organizations to increase productivity, enhance quality, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill was formerly known as APX Labs before rebranding in 2017.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

SocialRadar

Series A in 2013
SocialRadar is building technology that makes people aware of the people and connections around them. Developing leading-edge technologies in the mobile, social and location space, SocialRadar is building applications on iPhone, Android and Google Glass that will change the way people connect.
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