New Wave, a seed fund co-founded by industry veterans, invests in Europe's next-gen black entertainment producers.
Location
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
2020
New Wave is a seed-stage investment fund focused on backing the next generation of successful European founders. The firm primarily invests in seed rounds, with occasional pre-seed investments. New Wave's typical investment size is not explicitly stated, but their focus on early-stage funding suggests smaller initial investments.
Co-founded by Pia d'Iribarne and Jean de La Rochebrochard, New Wave is backed by prominent founders from companies like Free, Zenly, Voodoo, and Sorare, as well as partners from top later-stage funds including Coatue, Benchmark, DST, and Insight Partners. Notable portfolio companies include Dagger, Product Science, and Sundayapp. The fund's investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting innovative European startups at their earliest stages.
New Wave - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
