New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Actively deployingMenlo Park Β· Late Stage Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
NEA is committed to long-term partnerships with founding teams and entrepreneurs, viewing each investment as an enduring commitment to the people executing the vision rather than a momentary capital injection.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from the firm's website
Scott Sandell joined NEA in 1996, became managing general partner in 2016, and now serves as the firm's executive chairman and chief investment officer. His investments span Salesforce, Workday, Tableau and Robinhood, with Cloudflare β where he is lead independent director β standing out as his defining deal. A Dartmouth and Stanford GSB graduate, he is also a public advocate for employing people with disabilities, drawing on his own experience with dyslexia.
What they invest in
from 18 of 20 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ9AI & Machine Learning Γ8Developer Tools Γ6Cloud Computing Γ4SaaS Γ4Cybersecurity Γ3Deep Tech Γ3Biotech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ10United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSplashtop is a remote access and support platform that enables users to securely access and control computers from any device with high performance, up to 4K quality at 60fps. The company serves IT teams, businesses, and individuals needing reliable remote work, learning, and support capabilities.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Mark LeeRobert HaThomas DengPhilip Sheu
ShapeTX develops programmable RNA medicines by combining artificial intelligence with RNA technology to address genetic causes of disease.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Josef von Rickenbach, PhD(Co-Founder)
Smartcar provides an API and integration platform that enables access to connected vehicle data, powering mobility applications and services for consumers and businesses including insurance savings, car-sharing, and electric vehicle adoption.
IoTMobility & TransportationSaaS
Sanketh Katta(Co-Founder)
Valarian builds ACRA, an infrastructure platform for organizations requiring high levels of control, privacy, and compliance in their digital environments. The platform is designed for use cases including privileged communications, secure collaboration, government deployments, and AI products.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB
Max Buchan(Co-founder & CEO)Josh McLaughlin(Co-founder & COO)
Affinia Therapeutics develops genetically engineered adeno-associated virus (AAV) therapies for treating genetic diseases, focusing initially on cardiovascular and central nervous system conditions. The company uses AI and structural modeling to redesign viral delivery vectors for one-time-dose genetic medicines across rare and prevalent diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
A free-to-play space massively multiplayer online (MMO) game where players engage in large-scale battles, trading, and exploration within a persistent universe.
Gaming
Cowboy Space builds a satellite constellation system that provides power and compute infrastructure in low Earth orbit to serve artificial intelligence applications. The integrated system uses solar power harvested in orbit to run GPU data centers, addressing power grid constraints limiting AI infrastructure expansion on Earth.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySpace TechSan Carlos, US
Unified hybrid cloud computing and data management leader
Docent provides custom-compounded prescription skincare treatments for acne and aging, formulated by licensed dermatologists based on individual skin assessments. The service combines prescription topical treatments, cleansers, and optional oral medications delivered via subscription.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Luminal provides AI model compilation and inference optimization software that compiles models into optimized native code for GPUs and ASICs, delivering 2-3x faster inference performance compared to traditional runtime inference engines.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Joe Fioti(Founder / CEO)inMatthew Gunton(Founder)inJake Stevens(Founder)in
Mashgin develops automated checkout kiosks using computer vision and machine learning to instantly identify items without scanning or barcodes, serving retailers in stadiums, hospitality, hospitals, and foodservice venues.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Runtime provides a cloud platform for deploying coding agents that work with popular AI models across teams. The platform enables specialized agents for engineering, product, design, marketing, support, finance, and other departments to automate tasks like code generation, data analysis, and workflow automation.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Gus Trigos(Founder)inCarlos Volante(Founder)inGustavo Trigos
Swift Navigation provides low-cost, high-accuracy GPS and GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous vehicles, mobility applications, and mass-market uses. The company develops real-time kinematic (RTK) technology to enable precise navigation and localization for autonomous systems.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationCalifornia, US
Timothy Harris(CEO and Co-Founder)
Swiftype builds search platforms for organizations, including a hosted site search solution for websites and an AI-powered enterprise search product that indexes content across cloud data sources. The platform serves enterprises, applications, and websites across multiple industries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Quin Hoxie(Founder)inMatt Riley(Founder)
Thunkable provides a no-code mobile app development platform that allows users to build applications without programming expertise. The platform serves creators, entrepreneurs, and organizations seeking to develop mobile apps with minimal coding knowledge.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Frequently asked questions
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- New Enterprise Associates (NEA) invests at the Late Stage stage.
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- Where is New Enterprise Associates (NEA) located?
- New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
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