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Neo

Venture capitalActively deploying

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked

Also known as NEO VENTURES, LLC

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Investment thesis

Invests in college students and very young technologists via a communal mentorship network of several hundred engineers, founders, and advisors, offering non-dilutive grants and long-term pre-company mentorship.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$100K – $10M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Last 12 months
19 investments
Private fund assets
$2.8B
VC funds
18
Tracked investments
53
Unicorns
3
Acquisitions
1

Team · 3 people

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Emily Cohen· Principal Investorin

Founder mafia

The Neo mafia →

13 people who came through Neo went on to found or lead other companies.

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What they invest in

from 51 of 53 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×33SaaS ×20Enterprise Software ×17Fintech ×13Developer Tools ×11Deep Tech ×8Crypto & Web3 ×5Climate Tech ×4

HQs:United States×26Australia×2Canada×1Czechia×1Finland×1France×1

Investments · showing 9 of 53

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Convexconvex.devin𝕏Nov 2025 · $24M

Convex is a technology company building a database and backend platform, founded by a team with backgrounds in synchronization, storage, and databases.

Cloud ComputingConstruction TechData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSGlendale, US

Jamie Turner(Co-founder & CEO)inVahe Kuzoyan(Executive Officer, Director)Ara Mahdessian(Executive Officer, Director)James Cowling(Founder)inDavid Sherry(Executive Officer)

BoardWilliam Hsu(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBessemer Venture PartnersEmergence Capital PartnersFounders Circle CapitalIndex VenturesInsight Partners+9 more

Flowflow-computing.comin

Flow Computing develops the Flow PPU (Parallel Processing Unit), a licensable on-die parallel co-processor architecture that works alongside CPUs to improve parallel throughput and scalability.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsHelsinki, FI

Timo Valtonen(CEO, Co-Founder)inMartti Forsell(CTO & Chief Architect, Co-Founder)Jussi Roivainen(Chief Designer, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsButterfly VenturesSuperhero Capital8VCMVP VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable Capital+2 more

Flowflow.ioin𝕏

Flow provides an API-first platform that helps brands sell internationally by handling localized shopping experiences, global shipping and returns, real-time tax and duties calculation, and over 100 geography-configurable payment methods.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsBAM VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)8VCMVP VenturesNotable CapitalPLUS Capital+1 more

Flowflow.cityin𝕏

Flow City provides an online platform for creating and previewing advertising campaigns, letting users upload artwork to see how ads will appear in real-world placements.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

Philippa Louise King(Financial Controller)Jamie Lindsay(CSO)

Co-investorsR/GA Ventures8VCMVP VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable CapitalPLUS Capital+1 more

Flowflow.com𝕏Aug 2026 · $280M

Flow is a blockchain network for consumer DeFi applications, offering features like prediction markets, tokenized home equity credit lines, automated on-chain transactions, and cross-chain swaps.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech

Roham Gharegozlou(Founder)inAlexander Hentschel(Founder)inDieter Shirley(Founder)inLayne Lafrance(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoinFundDapper LabsFenbushi CapitalNarcissus VenturesNIV8VC+6 more

Flowflowfactor.caAug 2026 · $280M

FlowFactor provides an AI-powered platform for mental health professionals to automate administrative tasks, manage clinical workflows, and store standardized assessments and tests.

AI & Machine LearningMental HealthSaaS

Co-investorsCABHI Ventures8VCMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable Capital+3 more

Flowflow-nutrition.czAug 2026 · $280M

Flow Nutrition manufactures dietary supplements, including Longevity 4.0, a formulated blend of natural substances designed to support cellular processes and slow aging.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessJablonec nad Nisou, CZ

Jakub Chvosta(Founder)in

Co-investorsReflex Capital8VCMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable Capital+3 more

Forerunnerwithforerunner.comin𝕏Aug 2026 · $280M

Forerunner offers a software platform for local government floodplain management teams to map flood risk, centralize records like Elevation Certificates and permits, run AI-powered document validation, conduct mobile inspections, and track Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage compliance.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechGovTechSaaSBrooklyn, US

JT White(Founder)inJames White(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Michela(Director)in

Co-investorsBright VenturesEverywhere VenturesGutter Capital8VCCombineMenlo Ventures+8 more

Savesave.coin𝕏Aug 2026 · $280M

Save repairs devices such as smartphones with broken screens or worn batteries and sells refurbished phones from brands including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi.

Circular EconomyConsumerRetail Tech

Co-investorsKima Ventures8VCMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable Capital+2 more

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Neo made?
Neo has 53 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 32 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Neo invest at?
Neo invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Neo's typical check size?
Neo typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
What sectors does Neo focus on?
Neo focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, SaaS.
Where is Neo located?
Neo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Neo lead rounds?
Yes, Neo leads investment rounds.

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