New Stack Ventures focuses on early-stage technology investments, primarily in pre-seed and seed rounds, with occasional participation in Series A and B. The firm targets outsiders and underrepresented founders across various tech sectors, including cybersecurity, augmented reality, and cryptocurrency. Their typical investment size ranges from $150,000 to $5 million.
Notable portfolio companies include Tovala, Fairmarkit, and Cybrary. New Stack Ventures emphasizes backing founders who may not have traditional Silicon Valley backgrounds, aiming to provide access and support to those building innovative companies outside the typical tech hubs. They offer portfolio companies assistance in accessing insider networks and resources to help level the playing field.
New Stack Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments53
Current Portfolio Count35
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed23 (43.4%)
Seed18 (34.0%)
Series A9 (17.0%)
Series B2 (3.8%)
Series Unknown1 (1.9%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 43%Seed 34%Series A 17%Series B 4%Series Unknown 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
New Stack Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- New Stack Ventures, LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end