New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in the United States, India and China. It makes investments across technology and healthcare startups at multiple stages, from seed to growth, including software, cloud, data, internet services, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and enterprise technology, as well as healthcare information technology, life sciences, medical devices, and biopharma. It also considers energy technology and infrastructure opportunities, such as solar, batteries and smart grids. The firm pursues a global approach, with activity in the United States, Asia and other regions, and supports companies through rounds of financing ranging from small to sizable investments as they scale. NEA focuses on building portfolios in software, IT services, consumer technology, and healthcare technology, backing ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors and geographies.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

James Buxton MD

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner, Global Head of Healthcare Services

Jake Nunn

Partner

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

George Stamas

Venture Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

Past deals in Crowdfunding

PayZen

Series B in 2024
PayZen is a healthcare fintech company that helps patients manage out-of-pocket medical expenses by offering flexible, transparent payment plans and non-recourse financing. The platform enables patients to pay bills over time while helping providers accelerate cash flow and reduce costly collections. It uses AI-powered risk assessment to tailor each plan to the individual patient, supporting affordable payments without upfront burden. Founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Ariel Rosenthal, Itzik Cohen, and Tobias Mezger, PayZen aims to reduce financial barriers to care while enabling providers to focus on delivering services.

PIN

Seed Round in 2022
PIN is a company that specializes in facilitating the connection between entrepreneurs and investors through a community fund platform. It provides essential services such as back office support, legal frameworks, and tax assistance to help organizations establish and manage investment vehicles. By enabling both accredited and unaccredited investors to participate, PIN creates opportunities for communities to raise capital. The company's focus is on empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to seek funding opportunities, network with other members, and effectively manage their investment portfolios.

PIN

Funding Round in 2022
PIN is a company that specializes in facilitating the connection between entrepreneurs and investors through a community fund platform. It provides essential services such as back office support, legal frameworks, and tax assistance to help organizations establish and manage investment vehicles. By enabling both accredited and unaccredited investors to participate, PIN creates opportunities for communities to raise capital. The company's focus is on empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to seek funding opportunities, network with other members, and effectively manage their investment portfolios.

Change

Seed Round in 2022
Change is a technology platform that facilitates corporate giving by simplifying the process for businesses to donate to nonprofits. Brands can integrate Change into their checkout systems with minimal effort, as the platform handles the complexities of connecting, vetting, and integrating with charitable organizations. Change provides real-time analytics on donations, allowing brands to track their impact and engage customers through shareable content. The company's services enable businesses to streamline their philanthropic efforts while appealing to socially conscious consumers.

Proof of Learn

Seed Round in 2022
Proof of Learn is a Boston-based company founded in 2021 that serves as a talent marketplace for emerging developers by focusing on education, upskilling, and job placement. It operates Metacrafters.io, a multichain learn-to-earn platform designed to teach users how to write smart contracts and build on-chain applications. By leveraging blockchain technology, Proof of Learn aims to provide equal access to education and next-generation job opportunities globally. Its innovative approach enables learners to acquire skills, earn rewards, and secure employment in the evolving Web3 landscape.

Patreon

Series F in 2021
Patreon operates a platform that connects content creators and artists with their patrons. It enables creators to fund their work through recurring payments from patrons, who gain access to exclusive content and benefits in return.

Patreon

Series E in 2020
Patreon operates a platform that connects content creators and artists with their patrons. It enables creators to fund their work through recurring payments from patrons, who gain access to exclusive content and benefits in return.

Crowdpac

Series A in 2016
Crowdpac is a political technology company that provides a platform offering non-partisan political information and tools to increase democratic participation. The platform consolidates data on candidates’ funding, positions, voting records, and interest group ratings, and allows users to browse by issue to find candidates who match their priorities across areas such as healthcare, economy, education, environment, and fair elections. It also supports political crowdfunding, enabling candidates, organizations, and ordinary citizens to raise money and mobilize support independent of large donors. Founded in 2013 and based in California, Crowdpac aims to help voters understand candidates and participate more effectively in elections.

CrowdMed

Seed Round in 2015
CrowdMed, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that leverages a prediction market technology to assist in diagnosing complex medical conditions. Founded in 2012, CrowdMed aims to provide patients with streamlined access to diagnostic information for their undiagnosed and chronic symptoms. The company's platform connects patients with a diverse network of medical detectives, including licensed physicians, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, who collaborate to generate diagnostic suggestions. By harnessing the collective intelligence of these experts, CrowdMed offers a collaborative solution for individuals facing unresolved medical issues, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining quality care. The platform is designed to empower patients by providing them with insightful answers to their medical challenges through the speed and convenience of online interaction.

Crowdpac

Seed Round in 2014
Crowdpac is a political technology company that provides a platform offering non-partisan political information and tools to increase democratic participation. The platform consolidates data on candidates’ funding, positions, voting records, and interest group ratings, and allows users to browse by issue to find candidates who match their priorities across areas such as healthcare, economy, education, environment, and fair elections. It also supports political crowdfunding, enabling candidates, organizations, and ordinary citizens to raise money and mobilize support independent of large donors. Founded in 2013 and based in California, Crowdpac aims to help voters understand candidates and participate more effectively in elections.

CrowdMed

Seed Round in 2013
CrowdMed, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that leverages a prediction market technology to assist in diagnosing complex medical conditions. Founded in 2012, CrowdMed aims to provide patients with streamlined access to diagnostic information for their undiagnosed and chronic symptoms. The company's platform connects patients with a diverse network of medical detectives, including licensed physicians, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, who collaborate to generate diagnostic suggestions. By harnessing the collective intelligence of these experts, CrowdMed offers a collaborative solution for individuals facing unresolved medical issues, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining quality care. The platform is designed to empower patients by providing them with insightful answers to their medical challenges through the speed and convenience of online interaction.
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