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

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Scott Gottlieb MD

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

Michael O'Dell

Venture 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

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

Past deals in Collectibles

Courtyard.io

Venture Round in 2024
Courtyard.io is a platform that facilitates the conversion of physical collectibles into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling secure and instantaneous ownership transfers without the need to physically move the items. By tokenizing collectibles, Courtyard.io enhances the liquidity of these assets and simplifies the authentication process for transactions within the collectibles market. The platform offers secure storage for physical items in vaults, creates three-dimensional representations of these assets, and mints them as NFTs on the blockchain. This innovative approach not only redefines ownership of physical goods but also fosters a community where collectors can showcase their collections in the metaverse.

Courtyard.io

Seed Round in 2022
Courtyard.io is a platform that facilitates the conversion of physical collectibles into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling secure and instantaneous ownership transfers without the need to physically move the items. By tokenizing collectibles, Courtyard.io enhances the liquidity of these assets and simplifies the authentication process for transactions within the collectibles market. The platform offers secure storage for physical items in vaults, creates three-dimensional representations of these assets, and mints them as NFTs on the blockchain. This innovative approach not only redefines ownership of physical goods but also fosters a community where collectors can showcase their collections in the metaverse.

Candy

Series A in 2021
Candy Digital is a rapidly growing company specializing in the creation and distribution of officially licensed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles. Founded in 2021 by a group including Fanatics, Michael Rubin, Mike Novogratz, and Gary Vaynerchuk, Candy Digital aims to engage fans by providing authentic digital assets that connect them with their interests in sports, art, entertainment, and music. The company operates an NFT ecosystem platform that allows users to purchase, trade, and share these collectibles, ensuring a secure and scalable experience. Under the leadership of CEO Scott Lawin, Candy collaborates with athletes, artists, and content owners to produce unique digital offerings, enhancing the way fans interact with their passions through innovative digital assets.

eZiba.com

Venture Round in 2000
Eziba is an online platform that specializes in offering handcrafted items, including gifts, jewelry, and artifacts. Founded in 1997 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company operates both through its website and retail locations in Chicago. In April 2005, Eziba was acquired by Overstock.com, further enhancing its reach in the market for unique and artisanal products. The platform provides users with a diverse catalog of handcrafted goods, catering to consumers interested in distinctive and culturally rich items.
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