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 Facial Recognition

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.

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.

Beyond Identity

Series C in 2022
Beyond Identity's mission is to empower the next generation of secure digital business by replacing passwords with fundamentally secure X.509-based certificates. This patent-pending approach creates an extended Chain of Trust that includes user and device identity and a real-time snapshot of the device’s security posture for adaptive risk-based authentication and authorization. Beyond Identity’s cloud-native solution enables customers to increase business velocity, implement new business models, reduce operating costs, and achieve complete passwordless identity management.

Uniphore

Series E in 2022
Uniphore is a global technology company that specializes in multilingual speech recognition software for speech analytics, virtual assistance, and voice biometrics. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chennai, India, with additional offices in the U.S., Philippines, UAE, and Singapore, Uniphore aims to enhance customer service through its integrated suite of software products. Its offerings include auMina, which provides conversational analytics to transform customer interactions; akeira, an AI-enabled conversational assistant designed to improve customer engagement; and amVoice, a solution focused on preventing fraud and identity theft. Uniphore serves various sectors, including banking, insurance, retail, healthcare, and education, helping businesses leverage AI and automation technologies to improve customer engagement, build loyalty, and achieve operational efficiencies.

Clarifai

Series C in 2021
Clarifai, Inc. specializes in advanced image recognition systems that enable users to detect near-duplicates and conduct visual searches. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that employs machine learning to identify various categories, objects, and tags in images. This technology allows clients to locate similar images within large, uncategorized repositories by leveraging both semantic and visual similarities. Additionally, Clarifai provides a labeling tool called Labeler, which facilitates the organization of datasets, AI-driven data searches, and the training and scaling of AI models in production environments. The company also has an office in Tallinn, Estonia.

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.

Beyond Identity

Series B in 2020
Beyond Identity's mission is to empower the next generation of secure digital business by replacing passwords with fundamentally secure X.509-based certificates. This patent-pending approach creates an extended Chain of Trust that includes user and device identity and a real-time snapshot of the device’s security posture for adaptive risk-based authentication and authorization. Beyond Identity’s cloud-native solution enables customers to increase business velocity, implement new business models, reduce operating costs, and achieve complete passwordless identity management.

Matroid

Series B in 2020
Matroid, Inc. is a computer vision company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. The platform allows users to recognize specific people, events, and objects in visual media, monitor live television streams, and receive real-time notifications for custom events detected by security cameras. Matroid's solutions find applications across various industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail. The company also provides Matroid On-Prem, a deployment solution that facilitates the monitoring of live streams and the searching of recorded video, enhancing the ability to respond to significant events as they occur.

Beyond Identity

Series A in 2020
Beyond Identity's mission is to empower the next generation of secure digital business by replacing passwords with fundamentally secure X.509-based certificates. This patent-pending approach creates an extended Chain of Trust that includes user and device identity and a real-time snapshot of the device’s security posture for adaptive risk-based authentication and authorization. Beyond Identity’s cloud-native solution enables customers to increase business velocity, implement new business models, reduce operating costs, and achieve complete passwordless identity management.

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.

Evident

Series B in 2019
Evident ID Inc. develops software focused on online identity verification and reliability, enabling businesses to conduct secure interactions with users while minimizing the handling of sensitive personal data. The company's services include identity verification, background checks, criminal history assessments, drivers' record checks, professional license verifications, and more. Founded in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Evident offers a platform that integrates data-driven insights and machine learning to help organizations manage third-party risk and ensure credential verification. This configurable framework allows clients to proactively identify and mitigate risks across various domains, enhancing trust and security in electronic and physical interactions.

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.

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.

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.

Evident

Series A in 2017
Evident ID Inc. develops software focused on online identity verification and reliability, enabling businesses to conduct secure interactions with users while minimizing the handling of sensitive personal data. The company's services include identity verification, background checks, criminal history assessments, drivers' record checks, professional license verifications, and more. Founded in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Evident offers a platform that integrates data-driven insights and machine learning to help organizations manage third-party risk and ensure credential verification. This configurable framework allows clients to proactively identify and mitigate risks across various domains, enhancing trust and security in electronic and physical interactions.

Matroid

Series A in 2017
Matroid, Inc. is a computer vision company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. The platform allows users to recognize specific people, events, and objects in visual media, monitor live television streams, and receive real-time notifications for custom events detected by security cameras. Matroid's solutions find applications across various industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail. The company also provides Matroid On-Prem, a deployment solution that facilitates the monitoring of live streams and the searching of recorded video, enhancing the ability to respond to significant events as they occur.

UnifyID

Series A in 2017
UnifyID, Inc. develops identity application based on implicit authentication. The product includes establishing a unique user profile by authenticating their sensor data from everyday devices and machine learning. UnifyID, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Matroid

Seed Round in 2017
Matroid, Inc. is a computer vision company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. The platform allows users to recognize specific people, events, and objects in visual media, monitor live television streams, and receive real-time notifications for custom events detected by security cameras. Matroid's solutions find applications across various industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail. The company also provides Matroid On-Prem, a deployment solution that facilitates the monitoring of live streams and the searching of recorded video, enhancing the ability to respond to significant events as they occur.

Pilot AI

Series A in 2016
We're building a deep-learning based computer vision platform to solve real problems directly on compute-constrained embedded devices. We're working with some of the largest consumer electronics and chip companies. We're profitable, are backed by top VCs, and are HIRING! If you're interested in helping us ship great products with our customers that are used every day by millions of people around the world, drop us a line at jobs@pilot.ai.

Hyperverge

Seed Round in 2015
HyperVerge, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence engines for image and video analysis. The company offers solutions under the HyperVerge FinTech and HyperVerge Geospatial brands, catering primarily to the financial technology sector and other disruptive organizations. HyperVerge's platforms provide advanced tools for identity verification, including face detection, scene recognition, and duplicate photo detection. These capabilities enable clients to streamline documentation processes, reduce fraud, and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Additionally, HyperVerge's technology supports the analysis of consumer-generated content as well as emerging data from drones, satellite imagery, and industrial sources.

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.

Wit.AI

Seed Round in 2014
Wit.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in natural language solutions, enabling developers to integrate natural language interfaces into their applications or devices. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Wit.ai provides an API that transforms natural language input, whether spoken or typed, into actionable data. This allows developers to create user-friendly interactions similar to those found in virtual assistants. Since its incorporation, Wit.ai has become a subsidiary of Facebook, enhancing its capabilities and reach within the technology ecosystem.

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.

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.

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.

Flutter

Seed Round in 2012
Flutter is a startup company that develops gesture recognition technologies. The company received early-stage funding from Y Combinator and was acquired by Google on October 2, 2013. Its first product, Flutter app, utilizes gesture recognition technology over a built-in webcam and enables users to control iTunes, Spotify, VLC, and QuickTime using hand gestures. Flutter was founded by Mehul Nariyawala and Navneet Dalal in 2010 and is based in California, United States.

Fotiva

Venture Round in 2001
Fotiva provides software and information that enables consumers to use digital cameras.
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