NextWave Ventures - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
San Diego, CA, US
Founded
2010
NextWave Ventures is a seed to early-stage venture capital firm specializing in commercializing advanced technologies from universities and research institutes. They focus on investing in companies that address economic, social, and environmental challenges. NextWave's typical investments range from seed to early stages, with a particular emphasis on forming new companies.
The firm's portfolio includes companies like Apical Technology, Quad Geometrics, SmartFoam, Traq, and Varsity News Network. NextWave Ventures takes an active role as founders, investors, and operators, providing hands-on support to their portfolio companies. Their investment strategy centers on identifying opportunities with the right timing, technology, and team to ride waves of innovation successfully.
NextWave Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages