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 Defence

Chaos

Series C in 2025
Chaos Industries is a technology company dedicated to developing advanced solutions for defense and critical industries. The company specializes in detection and radar services, leveraging its innovative Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) to improve sensing, detection, and communication capabilities across multiple platforms. By focusing on the needs of defense clients, Chaos Industries enhances product development and ensures the delivery of high-quality services tailored to the demands of the sector.

Firestorm

Series A in 2024
Firestorm is a company focused on developing modular open-source architecture tailored to meet the requirements of the Department of Defense, emphasizing the creation of low-cost and affordable solutions. It specializes in the manufacture of loitering munitions and mission-adaptable systems, designed to enhance aerial weaponry. Firestorm's systems are characterized by their modularity and precision payload delivery, equipping paratroopers with advanced aircraft suitable for modern, hyper-enabled battlefields.

Second Front

Series C in 2024
Second Front Systems, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing government access to innovative, commercially developed technologies for national security applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company specializes in software solutions that facilitate the identification, assessment, and deployment of venture capital-backed technologies. Its primary product, Atlas Fulcrum, is a platform designed to streamline the discovery and engagement process for government users seeking advanced commercial technologies. Additionally, Second Front offers program management and system integration services to ensure the effective delivery of these technologies to military personnel. The company also operates the High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium that brings together key stakeholders to promote the application of venture-backed innovations in government-funded national security missions. With additional offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, Second Front is positioned to transform how government entities access and utilize cutting-edge technology.

AI Squared

Series A in 2024
AI Squared helps large organizations bring AI to where work happens. We do this by leveraging our SaaS or on-prem platform which combines data sources with advanced AL/ML functionality and embeds intelligent insights into critical business applications. Trusted by the largest financial institutions, the most complicated supply chain logistics companies, and the US Department of Defense, we enable seamless collaboration between data science teams and business users, driving faster, more informed decision-making.

Second Front

Venture Round in 2024
Second Front Systems, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing government access to innovative, commercially developed technologies for national security applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company specializes in software solutions that facilitate the identification, assessment, and deployment of venture capital-backed technologies. Its primary product, Atlas Fulcrum, is a platform designed to streamline the discovery and engagement process for government users seeking advanced commercial technologies. Additionally, Second Front offers program management and system integration services to ensure the effective delivery of these technologies to military personnel. The company also operates the High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium that brings together key stakeholders to promote the application of venture-backed innovations in government-funded national security missions. With additional offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, Second Front is positioned to transform how government entities access and utilize cutting-edge technology.

Second Front

Series B in 2023
Second Front Systems, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing government access to innovative, commercially developed technologies for national security applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company specializes in software solutions that facilitate the identification, assessment, and deployment of venture capital-backed technologies. Its primary product, Atlas Fulcrum, is a platform designed to streamline the discovery and engagement process for government users seeking advanced commercial technologies. Additionally, Second Front offers program management and system integration services to ensure the effective delivery of these technologies to military personnel. The company also operates the High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium that brings together key stakeholders to promote the application of venture-backed innovations in government-funded national security missions. With additional offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, Second Front is positioned to transform how government entities access and utilize cutting-edge technology.

AI Squared

Seed Round in 2022
AI Squared helps large organizations bring AI to where work happens. We do this by leveraging our SaaS or on-prem platform which combines data sources with advanced AL/ML functionality and embeds intelligent insights into critical business applications. Trusted by the largest financial institutions, the most complicated supply chain logistics companies, and the US Department of Defense, we enable seamless collaboration between data science teams and business users, driving faster, more informed decision-making.

Echodyne

Series D in 2022
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Illusive Networks

Series B in 2020
Illusive Networks Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in deception-based solutions designed to protect enterprise systems from cyber threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive aims to reduce cyber risk by shrinking the attack surface and hindering an attacker's lateral movement within the network. Its platform creates a hostile environment for potential intruders by replacing vulnerable connections with deceptive alternatives, enabling the identification of attackers and providing actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include a range of services such as compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security, as well as tools like the Illusive Networks Management Platform and Attack Surface Manager. Illusive serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced detection of persistent threats and targeted attacks.

Echodyne

Series C in 2019
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Echodyne

Series B in 2017
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Illusive Networks

Series B in 2016
Illusive Networks Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in deception-based solutions designed to protect enterprise systems from cyber threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive aims to reduce cyber risk by shrinking the attack surface and hindering an attacker's lateral movement within the network. Its platform creates a hostile environment for potential intruders by replacing vulnerable connections with deceptive alternatives, enabling the identification of attackers and providing actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include a range of services such as compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security, as well as tools like the Illusive Networks Management Platform and Attack Surface Manager. Illusive serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced detection of persistent threats and targeted attacks.

Illusive Networks

Series B in 2015
Illusive Networks Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in deception-based solutions designed to protect enterprise systems from cyber threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive aims to reduce cyber risk by shrinking the attack surface and hindering an attacker's lateral movement within the network. Its platform creates a hostile environment for potential intruders by replacing vulnerable connections with deceptive alternatives, enabling the identification of attackers and providing actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include a range of services such as compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security, as well as tools like the Illusive Networks Management Platform and Attack Surface Manager. Illusive serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced detection of persistent threats and targeted attacks.

Agility Design Solutions

Series B in 2005
Agility Design Solutions, Inc. develops software tools that shorten the time to design, verify, and implement signal processing algorithms. The company offers solutions for algorithm acceleration, prototyping, and implementation in software and hardware. Its products include RMS, which improves the execution speed of MATLAB programs; MCS, which automatically synthesizes MATLAB code to C code; MCS Function Library, which includes functions that are synthesized using MCS to generate ANSI-C source; DK Design Suite, a design environment for C-based algorithmic design entry, simulation, and synthesis; RC Series Platforms, a family of FPGA-based rapid prototyping/development boards; and PixelStreams Imaging Library, which includes IP cores for digital image and video processing. The company also offers training, support, and algorithm implementation consulting services. It serves customers in various fields, including video analysis, image recognition, and wireless and wired communications. The company markets and sells its products through direct sales channels and local distributors in North America, Asia, and Europe. Agility Design Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as Catalytic, Inc. and changed its name to Agility Design Solutions, Inc. in January, 2008. Agility Design Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Abingdon, England; and Yokohama, Japan.

Covega

Series A in 2003
Covega Corporation specializes in the development and production of optoelectronic components and subsystems, utilizing proprietary technologies in Indium Phosphide and Lithium Niobate. The company offers a range of high-performance optical devices and modules, including superluminescent diodes, semiconductor optical amplifiers, Fabry Perot lasers, gain chips, and lithium niobate modulators. With a significant portion of its revenue derived from the defense, medical, industrial, and instrumentation sectors, Covega has expanded beyond its initial focus on telecom, datacom, and CATV industries. The firm provides vertically integrated capabilities and foundry services, catering to a diverse clientele with tailored products and solutions designed to meet various operational needs.
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