NextGen Venture Partners

NextGen Venture Partners, established in 2011, is a Baltimore-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, U.S.-based technology companies. It specializes in seed deals and early-stage investments, typically committing between $0.5 million to $1 million per round, and can lead rounds up to $1.5 million or participate in Series A investments. The firm is sector-agnostic, focusing on potentially category-defining companies and industry-defining technology. As of 2018, NextGen operates as a subsidiary of Brown Advisory, LLC, with additional offices in Boston and Arlington.

Asher Abraham

Venture Partner

Ben Bayat

Managing Partner

Miller Douglas

Analyst

Riley Finch

Investment Associate

Frank Gruber

Venture Partner

Joshua Haselkorn

Venture Partner

Chris Keller

Managing Partner

Lauren Knausenberger

Venture Partner

Julie Merritt

Venture Partner

Dan Mindus

Founder and Managing Partner

Sam Shevat

Venture Partner

Past deals in Virginia

RunSafe Security

Series B in 2024
RunSafe Security, Inc. specializes in cyber-hardening solutions designed to protect vulnerable embedded systems and devices from cyber attacks. Founded in 2015 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology called Alkemist, which immunizes software against a range of cyber threats by preventing infections at their source. RunSafe's tools enhance the security of files and programs by addressing memory corruption errors and buffer overflow exploits. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including automotive, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and national security, providing solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing development and deployment workflows. Additionally, RunSafe employs real-time monitoring techniques to differentiate between malicious and legitimate communications, effectively blocking unapproved protocols and reducing overall vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure and connected devices.

Kasa Living

Series B in 2020
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in rental accommodation booking services through an online platform. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to transform underutilized real estate into professionally managed rentals that cater to both business and leisure travelers. Kasa Living offers a range of services, including hotel check-in and apartment bookings, as well as property management. Its accommodations are available in various states across the United States, including Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and California, among others. Kasa Living aims to create a global accommodations brand by providing travelers with efficient access to affordable, home-like lodging options.

Till

Seed Round in 2020
Till is a financial services company founded in 2017 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It specializes in providing a financial platform tailored for the residential real estate rental industry. The platform is designed to optimize landlord revenue while promoting financial stability for residents through cash-based incentives and short-term rental loans. By offering alternatives that help tenants manage their rent payments and navigate unexpected financial challenges, Till empowers residents to enhance their financial well-being and stay current on their obligations. This dual focus on landlord efficiency and resident support positions Till as a key player in the rental market.

RunSafe Security

Series A in 2019
RunSafe Security, Inc. specializes in cyber-hardening solutions designed to protect vulnerable embedded systems and devices from cyber attacks. Founded in 2015 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology called Alkemist, which immunizes software against a range of cyber threats by preventing infections at their source. RunSafe's tools enhance the security of files and programs by addressing memory corruption errors and buffer overflow exploits. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including automotive, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and national security, providing solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing development and deployment workflows. Additionally, RunSafe employs real-time monitoring techniques to differentiate between malicious and legitimate communications, effectively blocking unapproved protocols and reducing overall vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure and connected devices.

RunSafe Security

Series A in 2019
RunSafe Security, Inc. specializes in cyber-hardening solutions designed to protect vulnerable embedded systems and devices from cyber attacks. Founded in 2015 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology called Alkemist, which immunizes software against a range of cyber threats by preventing infections at their source. RunSafe's tools enhance the security of files and programs by addressing memory corruption errors and buffer overflow exploits. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including automotive, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and national security, providing solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing development and deployment workflows. Additionally, RunSafe employs real-time monitoring techniques to differentiate between malicious and legitimate communications, effectively blocking unapproved protocols and reducing overall vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure and connected devices.

Vemo Education

Series A in 2019
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

Till

Seed Round in 2019
Till is a financial services company founded in 2017 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It specializes in providing a financial platform tailored for the residential real estate rental industry. The platform is designed to optimize landlord revenue while promoting financial stability for residents through cash-based incentives and short-term rental loans. By offering alternatives that help tenants manage their rent payments and navigate unexpected financial challenges, Till empowers residents to enhance their financial well-being and stay current on their obligations. This dual focus on landlord efficiency and resident support positions Till as a key player in the rental market.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2017
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

Upskill

Series B in 2017
Upskill, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill offers the Skylight platform, which enables organizations to create applications for smart glasses. This platform connects workers across various industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics—with essential information, processes, and tools, allowing them to perform tasks more efficiently and accurately. Upskill's solutions facilitate hands-free operation, thereby enhancing productivity, quality, and compliance in competitive environments. The company was previously known as APX Labs, LLC before rebranding in January 2017.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2016
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

Virgil Security

Series A in 2016
Virgil Security, Inc. is a company based in Manassas, Virginia, that specializes in developing and marketing cryptographic software and services aimed at both developers and end-users. The company provides user-friendly encryption libraries and public key management infrastructure designed to simplify the integration of strong cryptography into applications. Its offerings include password-free authentication, encryption, and distributed immutable data storage through blockchain technology. Virgil Security focuses on enhancing privacy and security for a wide range of applications, cloud services, and Internet of Things devices, making it easier for users to secure their digital environments.

Virgil Security

Seed Round in 2015
Virgil Security, Inc. is a company based in Manassas, Virginia, that specializes in developing and marketing cryptographic software and services aimed at both developers and end-users. The company provides user-friendly encryption libraries and public key management infrastructure designed to simplify the integration of strong cryptography into applications. Its offerings include password-free authentication, encryption, and distributed immutable data storage through blockchain technology. Virgil Security focuses on enhancing privacy and security for a wide range of applications, cloud services, and Internet of Things devices, making it easier for users to secure their digital environments.

Upskill

Series A in 2014
Upskill, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill offers the Skylight platform, which enables organizations to create applications for smart glasses. This platform connects workers across various industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics—with essential information, processes, and tools, allowing them to perform tasks more efficiently and accurately. Upskill's solutions facilitate hands-free operation, thereby enhancing productivity, quality, and compliance in competitive environments. The company was previously known as APX Labs, LLC before rebranding in January 2017.
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