Fundraising FoxWellesley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Neoteny is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Joichi 'Joi' Ito.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 27, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteVenture capitalist, entrepreneur, writer and scholar focused on the ethics and governance of technology, and founder of Neoteny. He co-founded Digital Garage and the nonprofit Safecast, directed the MIT Media Lab from 2011 to 2019, and was an early investor in companies such as Flickr, Kickstarter and Twitter.
Partner with over nine years of private equity and venture capital investing experience across B2B and B2C businesses, specializing in sourcing, diligence and structuring. He is also a VP at Ambrosia Investments and previously worked at Beechwood Capital, Arlon Capital Partners, Moelis & Company and JP Morgan. He holds a B.S. in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Wise Systems provides an AI-driven routing optimization platform for delivery and fleet operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCambridge, US
Charles Sims II(Executive Officer, Director)Ali Kamil(Founder)inLayla Shaikley(Founder)inJemel Derbali(Founder)inChazz Sims(Founder)in
BoardDr. Sandy Pentland
Co-investorsBantam GroupFontinalis PartnersGradient VenturesGutbrain VenturesTechstarsThe E14 Fund+6 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Neoteny invest at?
- Neoteny invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- Where is Neoteny located?
- Neoteny is headquartered in Wellesley, US.
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