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New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in India and China. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, including seed, start-up, early stage, and later stage, with a focus on sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and energy technology. NEA's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including consumer internet, software, biotechnology, medical devices, and alternative energy. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, the firm has a notable track record, having participated in more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. NEA aims to invest between $0.05 million and $20 million, targeting both domestic and international markets, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

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2855 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA

Michael James Barrett

Partner Emeritus

Kate Barrett

Marketing Partner

Peter J. Barris

Chairman

Ronald D. Bernal

Venture Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Tak Cheung

Partner

Philip Chopin

Managing Director

Louis Citron

Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer

Robert Croce

Venture Advisor

Bala Deshpande

Sr. Managing Director, India

Lexi Eisenberg

Associate

Anthony A. Florence

Managing General Partner, Technology

Tony Florence

General Partner

Carol Gallagher

Advisor

Tracy Howe

Investment Professional

Suzanne Hooper King

Partner

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Joshua Makower

General Partner

Edward T. Mathers

Partner

John Nehra

Retired Special Partner

Michael D. O'Dell

Venture Partner

Santhosh Palani

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Arno Allan Penzias

Venture Advisor

Eugene A. Trainor

COO

James G. Treybig

Venture Advisor

Paul Walker

General Partner

Harry Weller

Former General Partner

Past deals in Computer Vision

Mojo Vision

Series C in 2023
Mojo Vision is a developer of augmented reality products and platforms intended to invent the future of computing. The company has developed a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives timely information without interrupting the focus and delivers immediate, powerful, and relevant information without the intrusions of today's mobile devices, enabling users to connect with others at a glance, anytime, anywhere handsfree. Mojo Vision was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saratoga, California.

Built Robotics

Series C in 2022
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Mojo Vision is a developer of augmented reality products and platforms intended to invent the future of computing. The company has developed a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives timely information without interrupting the focus and delivers immediate, powerful, and relevant information without the intrusions of today's mobile devices, enabling users to connect with others at a glance, anytime, anywhere handsfree. Mojo Vision was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saratoga, California.

Clarifai

Series C in 2021
Clarifai, Inc. specializes in advanced image recognition technology, allowing users to detect near-duplicates and conduct visual searches. The company's systems can identify various categories, objects, and tags within images, enabling the discovery of similar images in large, uncategorized repositories through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, Clarifai offers Labeler, a tool designed for labeling unstructured datasets, facilitating data search using artificial intelligence, training AI models, and auto-scaling models in production. Founded in 2013, Clarifai is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Tallinn, Estonia.

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.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2020
Mojo Vision is a developer of augmented reality products and platforms intended to invent the future of computing. The company has developed a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives timely information without interrupting the focus and delivers immediate, powerful, and relevant information without the intrusions of today's mobile devices, enabling users to connect with others at a glance, anytime, anywhere handsfree. Mojo Vision was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saratoga, California.

Berkshire Grey

Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Built Robotics

Series B in 2019
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2018
Mojo Vision is a developer of augmented reality products and platforms intended to invent the future of computing. The company has developed a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives timely information without interrupting the focus and delivers immediate, powerful, and relevant information without the intrusions of today's mobile devices, enabling users to connect with others at a glance, anytime, anywhere handsfree. Mojo Vision was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saratoga, California.

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 3D computer vision and machine learning company that develops products that make images as intelligent as they are beautiful. These immersive, interactive photorealistic 3D images viewable on any mobile, desktop, VR, or Augmented Reality device are captured using only a smartphone or any other camera. Its commercial focus is on iOS and Android capture for automotive and eCommerce imaging at scale. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Built Robotics

Series A in 2017
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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.

Drive.ai

Series B in 2017
Drive.ai is a Silicon Valley startup founded by former lab mates out of Stanford University’s Artificial Intelligence Lab. They are creating AI software for autonomous vehicles using deep learning, which they believe is the key to the future of transportation. They founded Drive.ai because they believe that this technology has the potential to save lives and transform industries, and they think this is the right team to do it.

Syllable

Seed Round in 2017
Syllable is a developer of a text and voice-based platform designed to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform facilitates interactions regarding primary care, specialty referrals, vaccinations, and general practice information. This technology enables patients to access healthcare information and guidance beyond traditional clinical settings, improving overall communication and patient engagement in their healthcare journeys.

Lytro

Series D in 2017
Ground-breaking camera company for consumers

Mighty AI

Series B in 2017
Mighty AI delivers training data to companies that build computer vision models for autonomous vehicles. Its platform combines guaranteed accuracy with scale and expertise, thanks to its full stack of annotation software, consulting and managed services, proprietary machine learning, and global community of pre-qualified annotators. Founded in 2014, Mighty AI is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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.

Mighty AI

Series A in 2015
Mighty AI delivers training data to companies that build computer vision models for autonomous vehicles. Its platform combines guaranteed accuracy with scale and expertise, thanks to its full stack of annotation software, consulting and managed services, proprietary machine learning, and global community of pre-qualified annotators. Founded in 2014, Mighty AI is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Hyperverge

Seed Round in 2015
HyperVerge develops technology for the analysis of images and videos by identification of people, places, objects, backgrounds, and events. Its applications include analysis of consumer-generated images or videos, emerging data sets such as drones data, satellite imagery, security, and other industrial data. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Los Altos, California.

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 3D computer vision and machine learning company that develops products that make images as intelligent as they are beautiful. These immersive, interactive photorealistic 3D images viewable on any mobile, desktop, VR, or Augmented Reality device are captured using only a smartphone or any other camera. Its commercial focus is on iOS and Android capture for automotive and eCommerce imaging at scale. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mighty AI

Seed Round in 2014
Mighty AI delivers training data to companies that build computer vision models for autonomous vehicles. Its platform combines guaranteed accuracy with scale and expertise, thanks to its full stack of annotation software, consulting and managed services, proprietary machine learning, and global community of pre-qualified annotators. Founded in 2014, Mighty AI is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Lytro

Series C in 2014
Ground-breaking camera company for consumers

Fyusion

Seed Round in 2014
Fyusion is a 3D computer vision and machine learning company that develops products that make images as intelligent as they are beautiful. These immersive, interactive photorealistic 3D images viewable on any mobile, desktop, VR, or Augmented Reality device are captured using only a smartphone or any other camera. Its commercial focus is on iOS and Android capture for automotive and eCommerce imaging at scale. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Lytro

Series B in 2013
Ground-breaking camera company for consumers

Lytro

Series A in 2011
Ground-breaking camera company for consumers

Visual Edge Technology

Debt Financing in 2005
Visual Edge Technology is a Holding Company whose charter is to acquire Print Technology and Managed IT Service companies called Operating Companies (OpCo’s). Visual Edge Technology adds value for the local business community and the national client-base. Ideal candidates are leading technology and office solution-based companies that deliver outstanding business technology, service, and support to their local markets. VET looks for strong local leadership teams that have the potential to carry the Visual Edge Technology vision and mission on an on-going basis to the local business community. Visual Edge Technology leverages local success and adds efficiencies through corporate administration to increase the market share and profitability of each local company. OpCo’s remain involved in the local business community and gain national reach to a wide array of office technology solutions.

Fotiva

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

Eyecast

Venture Round in 2000
Eyecast.com offers integration of video imaging, video broadcasting, Internet technology, IP telephony, and secure communications for secure remote monitoring, capture, and playback. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered at Herndon, Virginia.