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 Geospatial

Granica

Series A in 2023
Granica provides a data readiness platform designed to support enterprises in effectively leveraging artificial intelligence. The platform enables data engineers and leaders to prepare AI-ready data that enhances the efficiency and safety of AI, machine learning, and analytics initiatives. By optimizing data sets for training and inference, Granica reduces storage costs by up to 60% and improves query performance by up to 56%. The company focuses on ensuring data privacy and mitigating the risks of sensitive data leakage while enhancing the accuracy and fairness of AI models. Granica curates and refines training data sets, selecting impactful samples to boost model performance and instill greater trust in AI applications. Targeting industries such as financial services, retail, geo-spatial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles, Granica aims to make AI implementations more effective and beneficial for its clients.

Swift Navigation

Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

NextNav

Series E in 2020
NextNav, LLC specializes in developing and deploying advanced positioning technology solutions designed for urban and indoor environments, where traditional GPS signals are insufficient. The company’s positioning system enables mobile devices to accurately determine their location, including height and floor-level information. This technology is integrated into GPS chipsets, mobile phones, and various wireless devices. NextNav offers its services for a range of applications, including emergency response, public safety, and commercial needs that require precise indoor location accuracy. Additionally, the company provides Pinnacle, a plug-in that enhances 3D geolocation experiences by delivering detailed altitude data. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, NextNav also operates locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India.

HEAVY.AI

Series C in 2018
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps businesses and government entities uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time data. Its technology leverages the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware to facilitate high-speed analytics and visualization. The platform features a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine, allowing users to analyze and visualize large datasets efficiently. Clients from various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, utilize HEAVY.AI's solutions to enhance decision-making processes and gain insights from multi-billion record datasets.

Enigma

Series C in 2018
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based operational data management and intelligence company that focuses on providing a searchable database of public records and information to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. The company offers a suite of products including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata improvement, and Enigma Solutions tailored for industries such as financial services, healthcare, and insurance. Additionally, Enigma provides analysis-ready public data across various sectors, as well as a repository of public information. Enigma Labs fosters collaboration to develop open data tools for public use, while the company’s application programming interface (API) enables developers to create data-rich applications and services. Enigma's offerings also include specialized data services like entity resolution and geocoding. Founded in 2011, Enigma serves notable organizations such as American Express and PayPal, providing insights into the identity, activity, and risk profiles of small businesses.

One Concern

Series A in 2017
One Concern, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in disaster preparedness and response through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a platform that generates post-disaster damage maps and daily situational reports. Its key product, Seismic Concern, focuses on earthquake preparedness and response, while the platform addresses a wide range of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and fires. One Concern's innovative approach combines hazard modeling and resilience analytics to assist governments and organizations in understanding and managing risks associated with climate change and other chronic stresses. By delivering tools that support the lifecycle of disaster management—from preparedness to recovery—One Concern aims to reduce the impact of disasters on communities and promote resilience. Recognized as a 2019 Technology Pioneer, the company is also part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators community.

Ursa Space Systems

Series A in 2017
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

HEAVY.AI

Series B in 2017
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps businesses and government entities uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time data. Its technology leverages the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware to facilitate high-speed analytics and visualization. The platform features a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine, allowing users to analyze and visualize large datasets efficiently. Clients from various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, utilize HEAVY.AI's solutions to enhance decision-making processes and gain insights from multi-billion record datasets.

Placemeter

Venture Round in 2016
Placemeter is an urban intelligence platform. We quantify modern cities worldwide. Our platform leverages proprietary computer vision technology to make sense of both archival and live video streams. First, Placemeter detects hidden patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Then, we predict how those patterns will evolve over time. The result is stronger businesses, safer streets and highly innovative neighborhoods. The answers you need are all around us. Quantify your world at http://www.placemeter.com.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Enigma

Series B in 2015
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based operational data management and intelligence company that focuses on providing a searchable database of public records and information to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. The company offers a suite of products including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata improvement, and Enigma Solutions tailored for industries such as financial services, healthcare, and insurance. Additionally, Enigma provides analysis-ready public data across various sectors, as well as a repository of public information. Enigma Labs fosters collaboration to develop open data tools for public use, while the company’s application programming interface (API) enables developers to create data-rich applications and services. Enigma's offerings also include specialized data services like entity resolution and geocoding. Founded in 2011, Enigma serves notable organizations such as American Express and PayPal, providing insights into the identity, activity, and risk profiles of small businesses.

Placemeter

Series A in 2014
Placemeter is an urban intelligence platform. We quantify modern cities worldwide. Our platform leverages proprietary computer vision technology to make sense of both archival and live video streams. First, Placemeter detects hidden patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Then, we predict how those patterns will evolve over time. The result is stronger businesses, safer streets and highly innovative neighborhoods. The answers you need are all around us. Quantify your world at http://www.placemeter.com.

NextNav

Series D in 2014
NextNav, LLC specializes in developing and deploying advanced positioning technology solutions designed for urban and indoor environments, where traditional GPS signals are insufficient. The company’s positioning system enables mobile devices to accurately determine their location, including height and floor-level information. This technology is integrated into GPS chipsets, mobile phones, and various wireless devices. NextNav offers its services for a range of applications, including emergency response, public safety, and commercial needs that require precise indoor location accuracy. Additionally, the company provides Pinnacle, a plug-in that enhances 3D geolocation experiences by delivering detailed altitude data. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, NextNav also operates locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India.

Aerospike

Series C in 2014
Aerospike, Inc. specializes in providing a high-performance NoSQL database that is tailored for real-time and mission-critical applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. These solutions feature a flexible data model, key-value store, user-defined functions, geospatial capabilities, and geographic replication. Aerospike's database is optimized for speed and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through an integrated approach of in-memory and on-disk storage within a distributed architecture. This makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring low-latency data access and high throughput, such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. Additionally, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, along with educational and consulting services, catering to developers building applications in various programming languages for both startups and large enterprises.

Placemeter

Seed Round in 2013
Placemeter is an urban intelligence platform. We quantify modern cities worldwide. Our platform leverages proprietary computer vision technology to make sense of both archival and live video streams. First, Placemeter detects hidden patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Then, we predict how those patterns will evolve over time. The result is stronger businesses, safer streets and highly innovative neighborhoods. The answers you need are all around us. Quantify your world at http://www.placemeter.com.

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.

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.

Koozoo

Seed Round in 2012
Koozoo, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the sharing of live video feeds from public places through a network of crowd-sourced smartphone cameras. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, Koozoo aims to make live views of the world's public spaces easily accessible to users. The company is privately funded by investors, including New Enterprise Associates and Tugboat Ventures, and focuses on enhancing the visibility of locations that people care about by providing real-time video access.

Aerospike

Series B in 2012
Aerospike, Inc. specializes in providing a high-performance NoSQL database that is tailored for real-time and mission-critical applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. These solutions feature a flexible data model, key-value store, user-defined functions, geospatial capabilities, and geographic replication. Aerospike's database is optimized for speed and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through an integrated approach of in-memory and on-disk storage within a distributed architecture. This makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring low-latency data access and high throughput, such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. Additionally, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, along with educational and consulting services, catering to developers building applications in various programming languages for both startups and large enterprises.

Recce

Series A in 2012
Recce collects all the myriad sources of location and geodata into a rich, interactive map.

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.

GoodGuide

Series B in 2009
GoodGuide.com offers a comprehensive database that provides consumers with reliable information about the health, environmental, and social impacts of over 60,000 products, including personal care items and household cleaners. The platform enables users to assess the safety and sustainability of products through expert-vetted ratings, making it easier to choose items that align with their values. GoodGuide emphasizes transparency by revealing what is behind product labels and offers personalized recommendations based on individual preferences. In addition to its extensive product information, GoodGuide has recently expanded its offerings to include guidance on food and plans to add data on toys, electronics, and automobiles, positioning itself as a leading resource for consumers seeking safe and environmentally friendly products. The service is accessible online and via mobile devices, ensuring that users can access crucial product information anytime and anywhere.

GoodGuide

Series A in 2009
GoodGuide.com offers a comprehensive database that provides consumers with reliable information about the health, environmental, and social impacts of over 60,000 products, including personal care items and household cleaners. The platform enables users to assess the safety and sustainability of products through expert-vetted ratings, making it easier to choose items that align with their values. GoodGuide emphasizes transparency by revealing what is behind product labels and offers personalized recommendations based on individual preferences. In addition to its extensive product information, GoodGuide has recently expanded its offerings to include guidance on food and plans to add data on toys, electronics, and automobiles, positioning itself as a leading resource for consumers seeking safe and environmentally friendly products. The service is accessible online and via mobile devices, ensuring that users can access crucial product information anytime and anywhere.

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.

Loopt

Series B in 2007
Loopt is a social service platform based in Mountain View, California, that connects individuals to their local communities. Through its mobile application and website, Loopt provides users with local intelligence about places, enabling them to find friends and discover the best deals in their vicinity. With over five million registered users in the United States, the platform incorporates various intuitive privacy controls, ensuring user safety and comfort while sharing their location. Loopt is compatible with devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Jentro Technologies

Series A in 2007
Jentro Technologies GmbH provides mobility solutions to mobile operators, device manufacturers, retailers, and consumer brands internationally. It offers Mobility Solutions Platform, which includes global maps from NAVTEQ, a GIS platform, a GPS connectivity, a content proxy, an advertising proxy, billing interfaces, user management APIs, automated installations procedures, and mobile device client applications. The company also provides Navigation Suite, which includes turn-by-turn navigation maps, integrated traffic, and integrated multi-channel local search applications; Community, a friends finder and picture sharing product; Travel for weather and flight information; and Emergency Services for emergency call and roadside assistance. In addition, it offers a range of value-added services, including support services, billing management, marketing assistance, sales training support, and business model planning. The company has strategic partnerships with PTV, Sirf, and Navteq. Jentro Technologies GmbH was founded in 2003 and is based in Munich, Germany with additional offices in Chicago and Paris.

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.

Loopt

Series A in 2005
Loopt is a social service platform based in Mountain View, California, that connects individuals to their local communities. Through its mobile application and website, Loopt provides users with local intelligence about places, enabling them to find friends and discover the best deals in their vicinity. With over five million registered users in the United States, the platform incorporates various intuitive privacy controls, ensuring user safety and comfort while sharing their location. Loopt is compatible with devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Tele Atlas

Series A in 2004
Tele Atlas is a leading provider of digital maps and dynamic content, specializing in geographical mapping solutions for automotive navigation systems. The company offers comprehensive content for a range of navigation and location-based services, as well as geospatial and database products. Its services cater to manufacturers of automotive navigation systems and companies that deliver mapping solutions through mobile and internet platforms. By providing rich geographical data, Tele Atlas enables its clients to enhance their navigation and location services effectively.

GeoTel Communications

Venture Round in 1994
GeoTel Communications specializes in providing comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure data, including fiber maps and location-based intelligence. With over 23 years of experience, the company is recognized for delivering the largest and most reliable geospatial databases in the industry, which encompass more than 15 datasets, such as fiber maps, fiber-lit buildings, and cell towers. GeoTel's services enable businesses and government agencies to make informed, location-based decisions by leveraging accurate and well-researched information. In addition to its focus on geospatial data, GeoTel also develops software products aimed at optimizing call routing for telecommunications applications.
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