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 Augmented Reality

Mojo Vision

Series C in 2023
Mojo Vision is a company based in Saratoga, California, that specializes in augmented reality products and platforms. Founded in 2015, it has developed a smart contact lens featuring a built-in display that provides timely information without disrupting the user's focus. This innovative technology enables users to receive immediate and relevant information, facilitating hands-free communication and interaction. By minimizing the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices, Mojo Vision aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for users in various environments.

Genies

Series C in 2022
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Mojo Vision is a company based in Saratoga, California, that specializes in augmented reality products and platforms. Founded in 2015, it has developed a smart contact lens featuring a built-in display that provides timely information without disrupting the user's focus. This innovative technology enables users to receive immediate and relevant information, facilitating hands-free communication and interaction. By minimizing the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices, Mojo Vision aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for users in various environments.

Wonder

Series A in 2021
Wonder is a gaming company focused on creating an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across various devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience. In addition to its software solutions, Wonder is also involved in developing VR-ready gaming hardware. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, suggesting that it is in the early stages of development and may be working on innovative features or products.

Neural Magic

Series A in 2021
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2020
Mojo Vision is a company based in Saratoga, California, that specializes in augmented reality products and platforms. Founded in 2015, it has developed a smart contact lens featuring a built-in display that provides timely information without disrupting the user's focus. This innovative technology enables users to receive immediate and relevant information, facilitating hands-free communication and interaction. By minimizing the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices, Mojo Vision aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for users in various environments.

Neural Magic

Seed Round in 2019
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

Neural Magic

Seed Round in 2019
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

Upskill

Venture Round in 2019
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.

Genies

Venture Round in 2019
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Genies

Venture Round in 2018
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2018
Mojo Vision is a company based in Saratoga, California, that specializes in augmented reality products and platforms. Founded in 2015, it has developed a smart contact lens featuring a built-in display that provides timely information without disrupting the user's focus. This innovative technology enables users to receive immediate and relevant information, facilitating hands-free communication and interaction. By minimizing the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices, Mojo Vision aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for users in various environments.

Naked Labs

Series A in 2018
Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Upskill

Corporate Round in 2018
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.

Fyusion

Series B in 2017
Fyusion is a San Francisco-based company specializing in 3D computer vision and machine learning, founded in 2013. The company develops a platform that transforms standard images into immersive, interactive, photorealistic 3D visuals that can be viewed on various devices, including smartphones, desktops, and VR or augmented reality systems. Fyusion's primary focus is on enhancing automotive and eCommerce imaging, allowing users to automate car condition reporting and create highly functional 3D images. By leveraging only a smartphone or standard camera for image capture, Fyusion aims to make advanced 3D visualization accessible and practical for a wide range of applications.

Genies

Venture Round in 2017
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Upskill

Series B in 2017
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.

Lytro

Series D in 2017
Lytro, founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, specializes in Light Field imaging technology, providing a platform that allows artists, scientists, and innovators to capture multi-dimensional data from various angles. The company launched its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012, followed by the second-generation Lytro ILLUM in 2014, along with accompanying software tools to enhance user experience. By 2015, Lytro expanded its focus to include cinematography, virtual reality, and scientific applications, establishing itself as a key player in a new technological ecosystem. This strategic shift aimed to extend the capabilities of Light Field imaging across diverse industries, granting users unprecedented creative freedom and visual quality. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Lytro is supported by prominent venture capital firms.

Upskill

Venture Round in 2015
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.

Little Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Little Labs Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in developing applications for smartwatches. The company is renowned for Facer, a prominent platform for customizing watch faces compatible with Apple Watch, Android Wear, and Tizen. Additionally, Little Labs serves as the official publisher for watch faces from major brands such as CBS, Sony, and FOX across all platforms. Notably, the company was selected by FOX to create the official game for the film The Martian, marking a significant achievement as the first AAA game available on Apple Watch and Android Wear.

Genies

Series A in 2015
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Naked Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Fyusion

Series A in 2015
Fyusion is a San Francisco-based company specializing in 3D computer vision and machine learning, founded in 2013. The company develops a platform that transforms standard images into immersive, interactive, photorealistic 3D visuals that can be viewed on various devices, including smartphones, desktops, and VR or augmented reality systems. Fyusion's primary focus is on enhancing automotive and eCommerce imaging, allowing users to automate car condition reporting and create highly functional 3D images. By leveraging only a smartphone or standard camera for image capture, Fyusion aims to make advanced 3D visualization accessible and practical for a wide range of applications.

Snap

Venture Round in 2015
Snap Inc. is a multinational camera company that operates the popular photo messaging application, Snapchat. This platform enables users to communicate through short videos and images, known as Snaps, while offering various features such as personalized camera tools, group chats, and the ability to create and view stories. Snapchat's Discover section curates content from publishers and creators based on user interests. The Snap Map feature provides a live map displaying user locations, nearby friends, and popular stories. Additionally, the Memories function allows users to save and organize their Snaps in a searchable collection. In 2016, Snap launched Spectacles, video-sharing sunglasses that facilitate capturing content from a first-person perspective. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was previously known as Snapchat, Inc.

Lytro

Series C in 2014
Lytro, founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, specializes in Light Field imaging technology, providing a platform that allows artists, scientists, and innovators to capture multi-dimensional data from various angles. The company launched its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012, followed by the second-generation Lytro ILLUM in 2014, along with accompanying software tools to enhance user experience. By 2015, Lytro expanded its focus to include cinematography, virtual reality, and scientific applications, establishing itself as a key player in a new technological ecosystem. This strategic shift aimed to extend the capabilities of Light Field imaging across diverse industries, granting users unprecedented creative freedom and visual quality. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Lytro is supported by prominent venture capital firms.

Fyusion

Seed Round in 2014
Fyusion is a San Francisco-based company specializing in 3D computer vision and machine learning, founded in 2013. The company develops a platform that transforms standard images into immersive, interactive, photorealistic 3D visuals that can be viewed on various devices, including smartphones, desktops, and VR or augmented reality systems. Fyusion's primary focus is on enhancing automotive and eCommerce imaging, allowing users to automate car condition reporting and create highly functional 3D images. By leveraging only a smartphone or standard camera for image capture, Fyusion aims to make advanced 3D visualization accessible and practical for a wide range of applications.

Upskill

Series A in 2014
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Hyperfair, Inc.

Seed Round in 2014
Hyperfair, Inc. is a virtual reality company specializing in providing a self-service platform for Social VR tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hyperfair offers a fully web-based 3D immersive platform accessible through browsers, utilizing WebGL technology. The platform enables businesses to create customizable virtual environments where they can upload digital assets and interact with customers through avatars. Hyperfair facilitates virtual events, trade shows, congresses, and corporate gatherings, allowing participants to engage and conduct business in a lifelike setting. The company also has a European subsidiary in Italy, further expanding its reach in the market.

Lytro

Series B in 2013
Lytro, founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, specializes in Light Field imaging technology, providing a platform that allows artists, scientists, and innovators to capture multi-dimensional data from various angles. The company launched its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012, followed by the second-generation Lytro ILLUM in 2014, along with accompanying software tools to enhance user experience. By 2015, Lytro expanded its focus to include cinematography, virtual reality, and scientific applications, establishing itself as a key player in a new technological ecosystem. This strategic shift aimed to extend the capabilities of Light Field imaging across diverse industries, granting users unprecedented creative freedom and visual quality. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Lytro is supported by prominent venture capital firms.

SocialRadar

Series A in 2013
SocialRadar develops innovative technology focused on enhancing social connections through location awareness. The company creates mobile applications for platforms such as iPhone, Android, and Google Glass, which allow users to identify nearby individuals and understand their connections. By providing real-time information and insights about people and places in proximity, SocialRadar aims to transform interpersonal interactions and enrich social experiences.

Supernova

Series B in 2012
Supernova, formerly known as Viddy, offers a platform for users to easily capture, enhance, and share videos. It allows individuals to record significant moments and instantly transform them into visually appealing videos. The platform provides cinematic production packs for the creation of high-quality clips, which can be shared with a single click on popular social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Supernova fosters meaningful interactions by enabling users to receive feedback from friends and family on their creations. Additionally, it features real-time video discovery, encouraging exploration within a dynamic community. The company emphasizes creativity, inspiration, and personal expression in the realm of mobile video sharing.

Lytro

Series A in 2011
Lytro, founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, specializes in Light Field imaging technology, providing a platform that allows artists, scientists, and innovators to capture multi-dimensional data from various angles. The company launched its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012, followed by the second-generation Lytro ILLUM in 2014, along with accompanying software tools to enhance user experience. By 2015, Lytro expanded its focus to include cinematography, virtual reality, and scientific applications, establishing itself as a key player in a new technological ecosystem. This strategic shift aimed to extend the capabilities of Light Field imaging across diverse industries, granting users unprecedented creative freedom and visual quality. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Lytro is supported by prominent venture capital firms.
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