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 Charity

Change

Seed Round in 2022
Change is a technology platform that facilitates corporate giving by simplifying the process for businesses to donate to nonprofits. Brands can integrate Change into their checkout systems with minimal effort, as the platform handles the complexities of connecting, vetting, and integrating with charitable organizations. Change provides real-time analytics on donations, allowing brands to track their impact and engage customers through shareable content. The company's services enable businesses to streamline their philanthropic efforts while appealing to socially conscious consumers.

IfOnly

Series D in 2018
IfOnly operates as an online marketplace dedicated to offering unique experiences that serve both personal enrichment and charitable causes. It connects members with local experts and renowned figures such as athletes, artists, and entertainers, providing access to a carefully curated selection of extraordinary activities. This platform enables users to engage in memorable experiences while also contributing to meaningful causes around the globe. Through its offerings, IfOnly fosters shared interests and connections among its members, allowing them to enjoy exceptional moments every weekend. Additionally, luminaries can promote their talent and build their brands within a safe environment on the IfOnly marketplace, ensuring that their efforts support impactful initiatives.

Cotopaxi

Series A in 2015
Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer outdoor gear and apparel company focused on social impact. Based in Salt Lake City, it links its products to humanitarian causes in developing countries, with each sale supporting education, clean water, or health projects. The company offers travel packs, activewear, outerwear, footwear, and water bottles made from responsibly sourced materials, and a portion of revenue is dedicated to charitable initiatives. The business emphasizes transparency about the impact of its donations.

Cotopaxi

Seed Round in 2014
Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer outdoor gear and apparel company focused on social impact. Based in Salt Lake City, it links its products to humanitarian causes in developing countries, with each sale supporting education, clean water, or health projects. The company offers travel packs, activewear, outerwear, footwear, and water bottles made from responsibly sourced materials, and a portion of revenue is dedicated to charitable initiatives. The business emphasizes transparency about the impact of its donations.

Bridge International Academies

Series A in 2014
Bridge International Academies, founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. The organization offers scholastic services that adhere to national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education free of charge, enabling children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the learning they need for a better future.

IfOnly

Series A in 2013
IfOnly operates as an online marketplace dedicated to offering unique experiences that serve both personal enrichment and charitable causes. It connects members with local experts and renowned figures such as athletes, artists, and entertainers, providing access to a carefully curated selection of extraordinary activities. This platform enables users to engage in memorable experiences while also contributing to meaningful causes around the globe. Through its offerings, IfOnly fosters shared interests and connections among its members, allowing them to enjoy exceptional moments every weekend. Additionally, luminaries can promote their talent and build their brands within a safe environment on the IfOnly marketplace, ensuring that their efforts support impactful initiatives.

DonorsPlay

Seed Round in 2012
DonorsPlay (formerly curios.me) empowers users to raise money by giving time rather than money. DonorsPlay allows students to fundraise for their nonprofit organizations by testing mobile games

Bridge International Academies

Venture Round in 2012
Bridge International Academies, founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. The organization offers scholastic services that adhere to national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education free of charge, enabling children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the learning they need for a better future.

Causes

Series C in 2010
Causes is the world's largest online campaigning platform, founded in May 2007 by Sean Parker and Joe Green. The platform connects individuals who share common interests and empowers them to take collective action on various causes, including charities, political movements, and social issues. Through its services, Causes has facilitated the raising of over $48 million for charitable organizations and garnered 34 million signatures for grassroots initiatives, impacting more than 186 million people across 156 countries. The platform simplifies the process of engaging with lawmakers, allowing users to express their opinions on legislation and mobilize support through various means, including protests and awareness campaigns. Managed by Philotic, Inc., with President Matt Mahan overseeing daily operations, Causes aims to foster community engagement and facilitate informed activism on issues of national, local, and personal significance.
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