New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1977. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, from seed and startup to later-stage growth and public investments. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, NEA focuses on technology and healthcare sectors, particularly in areas such as consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, and energy technology. The firm also invests in semiconductor companies and alternative energy initiatives in India. NEA has a proven track record, with more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in North America, Asia, and South America, and typically involves investments ranging from $0.05 million to $20 million.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Qiang Fu

Vice President

Robert Garland

Venture Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Ronald Kase

General Partner

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

David Kramlich

Associate

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Robert J. McGovern

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Investor

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Penzias

Venture Partner

Justine Potemkin

Investor

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Brooke Seawell

Venture Partner - Menlo Park

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez MD

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Retail

Lily AI

Venture Round in 2022
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Mashgin

Series B in 2022
Mashgin Inc. specializes in the development of intelligent kiosks that provide automated self-checkout solutions for various retail environments, including cafés, convenience stores, and specialty shops. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Mashgin utilizes advanced computer vision technology, incorporating deep learning and real-time 3D capabilities. This innovative approach allows the kiosks to accurately identify and process multiple items simultaneously based on their visual characteristics, such as color, shape, and size. The system can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, making it an attractive alternative to traditional checkout methods. Currently, Mashgin's self-checkout kiosks are in operation at hundreds of locations and serve tens of thousands of customers daily, significantly enhancing the efficiency of the retail checkout process.

Moda Operandi

Venture Round in 2021
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Maisonette

Series B in 2020
Maisonette Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in baby and child products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates a selection of high-quality children's items sourced from renowned designer brands and unique boutiques worldwide. By focusing on an expertly curated shopping experience, Maisonette aims to provide a superior platform for both consumers seeking premium children's products and smaller retailers looking to reach a broader audience.

Moda Operandi

Venture Round in 2020
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Moda Operandi

Debt Financing in 2020
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Lily AI

Series A in 2020
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Stockwell

Series B in 2019
Stockwell AI, Inc. operates automated retail stores that provide everyday essentials in convenient locations such as offices, apartments, gyms, and college campuses. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company utilizes advanced technology, including computer vision and machine learning, to facilitate transactions through its Bodega application. This app allows users to link their payment methods and easily access items within the automated stores. Stockwell AI focuses on enhancing the retail experience by combining the convenience of online shopping with the immediacy of in-person purchases. The company offers smart vending machines stocked with non-perishable grocery items, aiming to save consumers time and reduce the costs associated with traditional shopping methods. In July 2018, Stockwell AI changed its name from Bodega AI and now operates as a subsidiary of 365 Retail Markets, LLC.

Drop

Series B in 2019
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Dandelion

Series A in 2019
Dandelion's vision is to enable frictionless discovery of content and commerce. In a world where its easy for anyone to be a seller, it should be easy for anyone to be a marketer too. Dandelion provides the platform to storefronts, marketplaces, and their participants to make that happen.

Brandless

Series C in 2018
Brandless, Inc. operates an online consumer commerce platform that offers a diverse range of products designed to enhance everyday living. The company specializes in food items, home essentials, beauty and personal care products, health and wellness solutions, baby care, and pet supplies. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Brandless emphasizes quality, transparency, and community-driven values, aiming to provide consumers with better products at affordable prices. The platform promotes a collaborative approach to commerce, focusing on customer needs and preferences to drive innovation and improve product offerings. By prioritizing essential items and fostering a sense of community, Brandless seeks to empower consumers to make informed choices for themselves and their families.

Maisonette

Series A in 2018
Maisonette Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in baby and child products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates a selection of high-quality children's items sourced from renowned designer brands and unique boutiques worldwide. By focusing on an expertly curated shopping experience, Maisonette aims to provide a superior platform for both consumers seeking premium children's products and smaller retailers looking to reach a broader audience.

CoEdition

Seed Round in 2018
CoEdition, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in women's fashion, specifically catering to sizes 10 to 26. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Frigg, Inc., the company offers a diverse selection of clothing items, footwear, swimwear, lingerie, and accessories from over 100 brands. By providing a platform that emphasizes inclusivity, CoEdition aims to create a single destination for women to discover contemporary styles at affordable prices, enhancing their shopping experience while promoting a sense of community around fashion.

Drop

Series A in 2018
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Lily AI

Seed Round in 2017
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Moda Operandi

Series F in 2017
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Brandless

Series B in 2017
Brandless, Inc. operates an online consumer commerce platform that offers a diverse range of products designed to enhance everyday living. The company specializes in food items, home essentials, beauty and personal care products, health and wellness solutions, baby care, and pet supplies. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Brandless emphasizes quality, transparency, and community-driven values, aiming to provide consumers with better products at affordable prices. The platform promotes a collaborative approach to commerce, focusing on customer needs and preferences to drive innovation and improve product offerings. By prioritizing essential items and fostering a sense of community, Brandless seeks to empower consumers to make informed choices for themselves and their families.

Maisonette

Seed Round in 2017
Maisonette Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in baby and child products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates a selection of high-quality children's items sourced from renowned designer brands and unique boutiques worldwide. By focusing on an expertly curated shopping experience, Maisonette aims to provide a superior platform for both consumers seeking premium children's products and smaller retailers looking to reach a broader audience.

Shoptalk

Venture Round in 2017
Shoptalk is the largest conference for retail and ecommerce, globally. With the world's best agenda and speakers, we help you get smart about the innovation and trends that continue to transform the sector globally. For three years, we’ve defined the industry’s digital community by bringing established retailers and brands together with direct-to-consumer and tech startups, large tech and Internet companies, venture capital investors, real estate developers, equity analysts, media and others.

Bloomreach

Series D in 2016
Bloomreach is the leader in commerce experience™. Its flagship product, brX, is the only digital experience platform built specifically for brands, retailers and B2B companies who want to grow their revenue online while delivering each of their customers a premium, personalized experience. brX combines content management capabilities with market-leading, commerce-specific, AI-driven search, merchandising and personalization in one flexible, API-first next generation platform. Bloomreach serves over 300 companies globally including Albertsons, Staples, Bosch, Puma, FC Bayern Munchen and Marks & Spencer. Bloomreach has a global ecosystem of certified partners and market-leading commerce platforms, including Accenture Interactive, BORN, commercetools, EPAM, IBM iX, Salesforce, SAP, valtech, and Wunderman Thompson Commerce. For more information, visit Bloomreach.com and follow our news on Twitter @Bloomreach_tm or on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomreach.

Moda Operandi

Series E in 2015
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Weidian Group

Venture Round in 2014
Koudai Shopping is intelligent mobile shopping software which recommends targeted products according to user’s personal style, enabling them to shop on Taobao anytime and anywhere. It offers recommendations of various shops, fashion matching, trendy competitive products, special sales of new arrivals, editor's choice, and more. Koudai Shopping enables users to review shopping comments by fashionable ladies and beauty experts.

Bloomreach

Series C in 2012
Bloomreach is the leader in commerce experience™. Its flagship product, brX, is the only digital experience platform built specifically for brands, retailers and B2B companies who want to grow their revenue online while delivering each of their customers a premium, personalized experience. brX combines content management capabilities with market-leading, commerce-specific, AI-driven search, merchandising and personalization in one flexible, API-first next generation platform. Bloomreach serves over 300 companies globally including Albertsons, Staples, Bosch, Puma, FC Bayern Munchen and Marks & Spencer. Bloomreach has a global ecosystem of certified partners and market-leading commerce platforms, including Accenture Interactive, BORN, commercetools, EPAM, IBM iX, Salesforce, SAP, valtech, and Wunderman Thompson Commerce. For more information, visit Bloomreach.com and follow our news on Twitter @Bloomreach_tm or on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomreach.

Moda Operandi

Series C in 2012
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Fantasy Shopper

Series A in 2012
Fantasy Shopper is a social shopping platform which integrates online and offline fashion retail in a unique and entertaining environment.

Lot18

Series C in 2011
Lot18 is an exclusive membership-based platform that offers access to premium wines and gourmet products from sought-after producers at competitive prices. The platform focuses on delivering high-quality and hard-to-find wines in limited quantities, making them available to its members at significant discounts. Additionally, Lot18 operates the Tasting Room wine club, which curates personalized quarterly shipments of wine for subscribers. This business model reflects the traditional auction concept, allowing discerning consumers to acquire exceptional products at favorable values.

Moda Operandi

Series B in 2011
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Lot18

Series B in 2011
Lot18 is an exclusive membership-based platform that offers access to premium wines and gourmet products from sought-after producers at competitive prices. The platform focuses on delivering high-quality and hard-to-find wines in limited quantities, making them available to its members at significant discounts. Additionally, Lot18 operates the Tasting Room wine club, which curates personalized quarterly shipments of wine for subscribers. This business model reflects the traditional auction concept, allowing discerning consumers to acquire exceptional products at favorable values.

GOAT

Angel Round in 2011
GOAT is a global marketplace specializing in authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories from contemporary luxury brands. Founded in 2015 by Daishin Sugano and Eddy Lu in Culver City, California, the platform provides users with access to exclusive drops, the ability to make offers on desired items, and a selection that spans from iconic styles of the past to future classics. GOAT operates both online and through thirteen physical locations across the United States, Asia, and Europe, including distribution and authentication centers that serve 170 international markets. The platform features over 350 brands and has built a community of over 20 million members across 164 countries. By leveraging innovative technology, GOAT has transformed sneaker commerce, ensuring the authenticity of products while bridging the gap between primary and resale markets. Strategic backing from investors such as Foot Locker and prominent venture capital firms underscores its significant presence in the fashion and sneaker industries.

ChannelAdvisor

Series D in 2008
ChannelAdvisor is a prominent provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, designed to help retailers and manufacturers enhance their global sales across various online platforms, including Amazon, Google, eBay, and Facebook. The company's software facilitates efficient product listing and advertising through automation and analytics, utilizing a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with consumers. This approach enables businesses to optimize inventory availability and pricing, ultimately driving billions of dollars in sales annually. Thousands of customers, including well-known brands like Eddie Bauer and Jockey, rely on ChannelAdvisor to significantly expand their operations. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

ChannelAdvisor

Series C in 2007
ChannelAdvisor is a prominent provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, designed to help retailers and manufacturers enhance their global sales across various online platforms, including Amazon, Google, eBay, and Facebook. The company's software facilitates efficient product listing and advertising through automation and analytics, utilizing a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with consumers. This approach enables businesses to optimize inventory availability and pricing, ultimately driving billions of dollars in sales annually. Thousands of customers, including well-known brands like Eddie Bauer and Jockey, rely on ChannelAdvisor to significantly expand their operations. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Lianlian

Venture Round in 2006
Provider of a site-based scene e-commerce SAAS service platform. The company focuses on offline scene traffic operations and it has created an O2O2O (offline-online-offline) scenario e-commerce service model, enabling physical businesses to truly realize online and offline integration and improve commercial operation efficiency.

Datalogix

Venture Round in 1992
Datalogix® is the industry-recognized leader at connecting digital media and offline purchasing data. We help more than half of the top 100 consumer marketers increase the effectiveness and measurability of their advertising. DLX Platform®, encompasses over $1 trillion in consumer spending and powers campaigns for more than 75% of online media companies. DLX ROI® is rapidly becoming the industry standard for measuring offline sales lift for digital media. Datalogix also offers predictive analytics for Direct Mail, and integrated media solutions via the DLX Net. Our expertise spans the major consumer segments, including Retail, CPG, Automotive, Telecom, Travel and Financial Services. We are based in Colorado, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and London.
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