Next Coast Ventures

Next Coast Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015. It backs early-stage technology companies, with a focus on Texas but pursuing selected opportunities in larger markets. The firm concentrates on information technology and related sectors such as retail, healthcare and e-commerce, providing early capital and hands-on company-building support. It leverages a strong industry network and a venture partner program to help portfolio companies scale, guided by macro trends and founders’ experience to identify attractive opportunities. Next Coast Ventures aims to back bold entrepreneurs building scalable businesses in large markets.

Thomas Ball

Managing Director

Ben Beverly

Senior Associate

Cotter Cunningham

Venture Partner

Kaitlyn DeBernardo

Partner, COO and Head of Platform

Jim Dunham

Venture Partner

Michael Maloney

Senior Associate

Scott Miller

Venture Partner

Tatiana Gaspar

Associate

Adam Rogers

Partner

Paul Rogers

Venture Partner

Dustin Sellers

Partner

Mike Smerklo

Managing Director

Michael Tian

Associate

Anthony Walke

Partner

Anthony Walker

Partner

Past deals in Austin, TX

Diligent Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Diligent Robotics develops hospital service robots and related AI software to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, enabling more time for direct patient care. Its flagship robot, Moxi, operates in hospital environments to handle routine duties and collaborate with humans, supported by AI-based software that enables safe interaction and adaptation to human workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company seeks to improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and safety by augmenting healthcare teams with robotic assistance.

Diligent Robotics

Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics develops hospital service robots and related AI software to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, enabling more time for direct patient care. Its flagship robot, Moxi, operates in hospital environments to handle routine duties and collaborate with humans, supported by AI-based software that enables safe interaction and adaptation to human workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company seeks to improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and safety by augmenting healthcare teams with robotic assistance.

Passage

Seed Round in 2022
Passage is a modern identity for web and mobile applications. Passage is an innovator in the rapidly growing passwordless identity space. Founded in 2021, Passage is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

Ceresa

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Ceresa is a leadership development company based in Austin, Texas. It offers a data-driven platform that delivers personalized, whole-person leadership journeys tailored to diverse aspiring leaders.

Diligent Robotics

Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics develops hospital service robots and related AI software to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, enabling more time for direct patient care. Its flagship robot, Moxi, operates in hospital environments to handle routine duties and collaborate with humans, supported by AI-based software that enables safe interaction and adaptation to human workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company seeks to improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and safety by augmenting healthcare teams with robotic assistance.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics develops hospital service robots and related AI software to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, enabling more time for direct patient care. Its flagship robot, Moxi, operates in hospital environments to handle routine duties and collaborate with humans, supported by AI-based software that enables safe interaction and adaptation to human workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company seeks to improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and safety by augmenting healthcare teams with robotic assistance.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Diligent Robotics develops hospital service robots and related AI software to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, enabling more time for direct patient care. Its flagship robot, Moxi, operates in hospital environments to handle routine duties and collaborate with humans, supported by AI-based software that enables safe interaction and adaptation to human workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company seeks to improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and safety by augmenting healthcare teams with robotic assistance.
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