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

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

James Buxton MD

Principal

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Starcity

Seed Round in 2016
Starcity Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and operates co-living homes, focusing on community-based living for its residents. Established in 2016, the company offers fully furnished apartments with amenities such as equipped kitchens, WiFi, utilities, community events, and maintenance services. Starcity currently operates nearly 500 beds across San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with plans for a development pipeline of approximately 2,000 units. The company's team, consisting of professionals from various sectors including real estate, technology, and hospitality, aims to make urban living more accessible. Unlike many competitors, Starcity operates as both a General Partner and Operator, emphasizing its capacity for full-stack real estate development and management. The company is dedicated to enhancing the living experience in urban environments while maintaining a strong focus on design and community engagement.

Ritual

Seed Round in 2016
Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.
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