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New Ground Ventures

Venture capital

Westport · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

Also known as NGV MANAGEMENT, LLC

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Investment thesis

New Ground is a generalist early-stage investor that applies seasoned investment judgment to fund visionary founders. It invests flexibly across a broad range of industries and stages, with most investments falling into three main areas: software, consumer, and deep tech. The firm runs an efficient but rigorous diligence process centered on team, product and technology, unit economics, and the balance of cash flow against capital needs. Drawing on extensive experience across many asset classes, New Ground aims to offer founders a differentiated perspective on business models, growth, and funding strategy, and emphasizes long-term relationships built on trust and mutual benefit for both portfolio companies and investors.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Westport, Connecticut, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Private fund assets
$61.2M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
78

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 60 of 78 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×16Consumer ×16SaaS ×14Wellness & Fitness ×13FoodTech ×11Hardware ×11EdTech ×10Enterprise Software ×9

HQs:United States×41Canada×2Australia×1Germany×1France×1Thailand×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 40 portfolio companies
60%
solo founders
24 of 40 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 42 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 11 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×242 founders×73 founders×84+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with education data

Stanford University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3The Wharton School ×3Baruch College ×2Brown University ×2Northwestern University ×2NYU Stern School of Business ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Education ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 42 founders with career history

Stanford University ×3AT&T Interactive ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Morgan Stanley ×2Teach For America ×2Trilogy ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3Techstars ×2

6 founders hold a PhD · 8 hold an MBA (of 41 with degree data)

Investments · 78 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12021 · 32020 · 22018 · 12016 · 22015 · 22014 · 213 dated

General Fusiongeneralfusion.comin𝕏NASDAQ: GFUZ

General Fusion develops Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology, combining plasma physics, mechanical compression, and liquid metal systems to build a practical, cost-competitive fusion power plant.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyBurnaby, CA

Michael Laberge(Executive Officer)Michel Laberge(Executive Officer)inNathan Gilliland(Executive Officer, Director)inSusan Koch(Executive Officer)inGreg Twinney(Executive Officer, Director)inMegan Wilson(Chief Strategy Officer)in

Co-investorsBraemar Energy VenturesChrysalixEvolution VC PartnersHelium-3 VenturesJIMCOPender Growth Fund+4 more

Prior Financesofi.comNASDAQ: SOFI

Anthony Notoin

Co-investorsBlue Lion GlobalDCM VenturesGood AI CapitalHaymaker VenturesHOF CapitalInvestX+8 more

1-Page1-page.comDec 2014

West Perth, Wa

Maureen Anne Plavsic(Director)Joanna K.R. Weidenmiller(Executive Officer, Director)James Reuff(Director)Scott Adrian Mison(Executive Officer, Director)

15Five15five.comin𝕏

15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

David Hassell(Executive Officer, Director)inShane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivanivin

BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalChaifetz GroupConnetic VenturesConvergeEdison PartnersGray Line Partners+9 more

305 Fitness305fitness.com

305 Fitness offers dance-based cardio workout classes, available in-studio and through an at-home program, with a franchise option for operators.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Sadie Kurzban(Director, Chief Executive Officer and President)Samuel Karshenboym(Director and Chief Operating Officer)Benjamin Kurzban(Director, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer)

BoardIra Kurzban(Director and Vice President)

Co-investorsSWAT Equity PartnersVan Wickle Ventures

915 Labs915labs.comin

915 Labs manufactures food and beverage processing systems using proprietary microwave-assisted thermal sterilization and pasteurization technologies.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwarePullman, US

Co-investorsHilltop Venture Partners

Ampleample.comin𝕏

Ample builds a modular battery-swapping technology that delivers a full charge to any electric vehicle in under five minutes using lego-like swappable battery modules, without requiring carmakers to redesign their cars.

CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcJazzya InvestmentsStart CapitalTransform Capital ManagementXYZ Venture CapitalEnergy & Environment Investment+4 more

Araarascreens.comin𝕏

Ara operates a network of digital billboards in rideshare vehicles, retail storefronts, parking facilities, and municipal settings, offering hardware installation, content management systems, and advertising services on a subscription basis.

AdTechFoodTechHardwareMobility & TransportationRetail TechNew York City, US

Jeffrey Cripe(Co-Founder, CEO)inJasper Wheeler(Co-Founder, CPO)inStuart Clark(Co-Founder, Head of Software)in

Co-investorsFounders FundRosecliff VenturesBleu CapitalCerity Partners VenturesCoatue ManagementInterlace Ventures+4 more

Arcusarcusfi.comin𝕏Acquired

Arcus F.I. is a regulated electronic payment institution licensed and supervised by Mexico's banking and securities authority.

FintechNew York City, US

Edrizio De La Cruz(Founder/CEO)inJuan Maldonado(Founder)inIñigo Rumayor(Founder)in

Co-investorsAvalancha VenturesCohen CircleFundersClubIGNIANXTPOpen Opportunity Fund+2 more

Atom Computingatom-computing.comin𝕏

Atom Computing develops large-scale quantum computers using optically-trapped neutral atoms for on-premises deployment.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingBerkeley, US

Ben Bloom(Founder & CEO)in

BoardDror Berman(Director)inEthan Batraski(Director)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBerkeley FrontierBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupCantos VenturesCaruso Ventures+15 more

Better Lessonbetterlesson.comin

BetterLesson provides instructional coaching and professional development services to K-12 school districts, focusing on curriculum implementation, distance learning adaptation, and educator capacity building.

EdTechCambridge, US

Alexander Grodd(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Erin Osborn(Executive Officer)in

BoardJennifer Carolan(Director)Vinay Seth Mohta(Director)

Co-investorsOwl VenturesBonsal CapitalNew Markets Venture Partners

Bienabienasnacks.comin

Biena Snacks makes plant-based, crispy roasted edamame and chickpea snacks that are high in protein and fiber and made with avocado oil.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBoston, US

Poorvi Patodia(Founder)in

Bright Farmsbrightfarms.comin

BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

Josh Norbury(Executive Officer)inNeal Parikh(Executive Officer)inPaul Lightfoot(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTyler Newton(Director)inBrian Rich(Director)inPeter S.H. Grubstein(Director)

Co-investorsCatalyst InvestorsECP GrowthNGEN PartnersWP Global PartnersWP Explorer

Brilliant Home Technologybrilliant.techin𝕏

Brilliant designs and manufactures smart home control systems including touchscreen panels, dimmer switches, and smart plugs.

ConsumerHardwareIoTSan Mateo, US

Jonathan Temlock(President and CEO)in

Co-investorsAugust CapitalOssian CapitalBoxGroupLocus VenturesPeak State Ventures

Casenexioeducation.com
Catchafirecatchafire.org

Co-investorsUpstage Ventures

Claria Medicalclariamedical.com

Claria Medical develops a surgical system for minimally-invasive hysterectomy that enables extraction of an enlarged uterus through a vaginal approach without a mini-laparotomy, aiming to reduce container breach risk, recovery time, and scarring.

FemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Alexey Salamini(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSteven Kim(Director)Joseph Marchesani(Director)

Co-investorsHealthtech Capital

Clean Platescleanplates.com𝕏

Clean Plates is a food and wellness content site publishing recipes and related articles.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness

CloudAppgetcloudapp.comin𝕏

Zight (formerly CloudApp) is a screen recording and screen capture tool that lets users record video with screen, webcam and audio, take annotated screenshots, and create GIFs, all stored and shareable via cloud links.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsBloomberg Beta

Coherent Navigationcoherentnavigation.com
Copracopracoconuts.com

Copra Coco produces and sells frozen young Thai coconut meat to retail consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessRatchaburi, TH

eMindfulemindful.comin𝕏

eMindful offers scientifically-backed mindfulness programs led by expert instructors to help users reduce stress, improve mood, and sleep better, applicable in both workplace and everyday settings.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessVero Beach, US

Kelley McCabe(Executive Officer, Director)inZev Suissa(Executive Officer)inJoel Kahn(Executive Officer)inWilliam Sullivan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoseph Hudson(Director)Leslie Frecon(Director)

Engradeengrade.comAcquired

Engrade was a K-12 online gradebook, learning management and assessment platform acquired by McGraw-Hill Education in 2014.

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalJavelin Venture PartnersKapor CapitalNewSchools Venture FundRethink EducationSamsung Venture Investment Corporation

Ensemble Music Schoolsensembleschools.cominJan 2021

Ensemble Performing Arts acquires and operates independently run music and dance studios, providing back-office support, operational strengthening, and continuity for studio leaders, teachers, and students.

ConsumerEdTechDenver, US

Jeffrey Homer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Essentiaessentiawater.com𝕏

Essentia Water produces premium ionized alkaline bottled water for retail consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Ken Uptain(Founder)

Eviveevivenutrition.com

Evive produces frozen smoothie cubes that enable quick preparation of nutritious beverages without a blender.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

ClaudiaDominic

FareHarborfareharbor.comin𝕏May 2015

FareHarbor is an all-in-one online booking and business management platform for operators of tours, activities, rentals, and attractions.

FintechSaaSTravel & HospitalityDenver, US

Zachary Snow(Executive Officer, Director)Lawrence Hester(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Hester(Executive Officer, Director)

Fingerprintfingerprintplay.com
Fortem Technologiesfortemtech.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Fortem Technologies builds counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), including TrueView radars, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome Manager software, integrated into the end-to-end SkyDome System for detecting and defeating unauthorized drones.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsPleasant Grove, US

Timothy Bean(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Robertson(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMatt Ocko(Director)inEd Cluss(Director)inIbrahim Ajami(Director)

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)AE Industrial PartnersSignia Venture PartnersCapital FactoryKyber Knight CapitalLockheed Martin Ventures

Guildguild.comin𝕏

Guild operates a global education benefits platform that connects employees to a curated learning marketplace, 1:1 coaching, and analytics so employers can develop talent, fill critical roles, and build internal mobility.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechDenver, US

Brittany Stich(Founder)inGREG SIEGEL(Executive Officer)RACHEL ROMER CARLSON(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)NATALIE MCCULLOUGH(Executive Officer)PAUL FREEDMAN(Executive Officer)LEIGHANNE LEVENSALER(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBuilders + BackersCowboy VenturesFelicis VenturesGSV VenturesICONIQ+13 more

Health Warriorhealthwarrior.comSep 2016

Richmond, US

Shane Emmett(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Gluck(Director)Brad Barnhorn(Director)Austin Harris(Executive Officer)Kara Roell(Director)

BoardCarle Stenmark(Director)in

Co-investorsNRVVMG Partners

Heliogen Solar for Industrial Heatheliogen.comin𝕏

Heliogen delivers concentrated solar power, photovoltaic, and thermal energy storage systems for industrial and utility customers seeking to decarbonize operations.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy

Co-investorsNeotribe VenturesPrime Movers LabUrania Ventures

Interaxonchoosemuse.comin𝕏

Muse is a brain-sensing wearable platform that combines EEG and fNIRS technology to help users improve sleep, manage stress, and enhance cognitive performance through real-time neurofeedback.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessToronto

Ariel Garten(Co-founder and Chief Evangelism Officer)inChris Aimone(Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer)inTrevor Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)inDerek Luke(Executive Officer)

BoardJason Wong(Director)Sid Paquette(Director)

Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalInnovative Solutions CanadaIter InvestmentsOMERS Ventures

Jitterbitjitterbit.comin𝕏

Jitterbit provides an integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) for organizations to integrate, orchestrate, and automate business processes across systems through its suite of products including API management, app building, and EDI capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Bill Conner(CEO)in

Co-investorsMontage CapitalYOBE Ventures

Justju.stin𝕏

A plant-based egg company that creates egg products from plant ingredients as an alternative to conventional egg production.

ConsumerFoodTechEmeryville, US

Josh Tetrick(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationDynabrand VenturesSnatched VenturesVeligera CapitalWP Global PartnersOS Fund

KeVita (EXIT)kevita.com𝕏

KeVita produces Master Brew Kombucha and other sparkling probiotic and prebiotic beverages for consumers seeking functional drinks.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessOjai, US

Chakra Earthsong

Co-investorsAvestria Ventures

Late Night Labslatenitelabs.com
Linqialinqia.comin𝕏

Linqia operates Resonate, an AI-powered platform that helps brands discover and manage influencer marketing campaigns with creator search, workflow management, performance analytics, and content repurposing capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Nader Alizadeh(Co-Founder & CEO)Maria Sipka(Co-Founder & EVP)

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesJavelin Venture Partners

Load smartloadsmart.comin𝕏

Loadsmart provides freight and logistics technology, including digital freight brokerage, managed transportation and consultancy, procurement and execution software, dock scheduling (Opendock), computer-vision yard visibility tools, and a carrier TMS.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US

Ricardo Salgado(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsSoftbank Latin America FundBlackRockChromo InvestKluz VenturesMaersk GrowthPrimary Venture Partners+2 more

Martin Pharmamartinpharma.com
Meeting Playmeetingplay.comin𝕏Dec 2016

Stova is an event management platform (formerly MeetingPlay) that provides tools for planning, registration, attendee engagement, onsite services such as badge printing and check-in, and event analytics.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSFrederick, US

Joseph Schwinger(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardWilliam Tkacs(Director)David Townshend(Director)David Schwinger(Director)Robert McCarthy(Director)

Mergemergevr.comin𝕏

Merge Labs creates AR/VR learning tools for K-12 education, including the Merge Cube handheld interface and Merge EDU platform, enabling immersive hands-on STEM and science learning in classrooms and educational spaces.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareSan Antonio, US

Andrew Trickett(Founder)in

Co-investorsGeekdomAccelAdditionBain CapitalFifty YearsInterface Fund+2 more

MUBImubi.com𝕏Jul 2014

MUBI is a film streaming service offering curated movies and series on demand, along with weekly cinema tickets and Notebook, a print magazine about cinema culture.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Efe Cakarel(Executive Officer, Director)Mathieu Verbeeck(Executive Officer)

BoardEduardo Costantini(Director)Michael Lousteau(Director)Harvey Goldstein(Director)

Co-investorsAglae VenturesBridford Investments (Bridford Group)IPR.VCMMC VenturesSpice CapitalSummit Partners+1 more

nationswellnationswell.comin𝕏

NationSwell is an organization that supports purpose-driven leaders and organizations advancing social impact by providing them strategic support, connections, and credibility to scale their work across communities.

Impact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Greg Behrman

Newselanewsela.comin𝕏

Newsela provides educational content and classroom tools for K-12 teachers and students, delivering news articles and learning materials aligned to curriculum standards at multiple reading levels.

EdTechNew York City, US

Matthew Gross(Co-founder)inDan Cogan-Drew(Co-founder)inJennifer Coogan(Executive Officer)in

BoardBrook Byers(Director)inTory Patterson(Director)in

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsOwl VenturesReach CapitalTCVTechstars

Nimblenimble.comin𝕏

Nimble is an AI-driven CRM platform that combines customer relationship management, email marketing, sales prospecting, and workflow automation for solopreneurs and small teams.

SaaSSales Tech

Jon Ferrara(Founder)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupMoonshots CapitalIndicator Ventures

Nodeprimenodeprime.com
Operoooperoo.com

Operoo, now part of SchoolStatus as Forms & Flows, provides digital forms, approval workflows, and online payment collection for schools, school districts, and multi-academy trusts.

EdTechGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsRethink Capital Partners

Optimizeheroic.us

Heroic is a personal development platform offering science-backed systems and protocols designed to help individuals improve daily performance and achieve flourishing through wisdom, discipline, and behavior change.

EdTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsMoonshots Capital

Pathstreampathstream.cominOct 2020

Pathstream partners with businesses to provide skill development and career-growth programs for their frontline workforce, helping team members build job-relevant skills.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSan Francisco, US

Paul Freedman(Director)inEleanor Cooper(Co-founder & CEO)inLauren(Co-founder & SVP of User Experience)inJohnsie(Chief Revenue Officer)inJo-Ann(COO)inAmy(SVP of Product)in

Co-investorsBisk VenturesNew Markets Venture PartnersECMC GroupRethink Capital PartnersRethink Education

Petalpetalcard.com𝕏Mar 2020

Petal offers credit card products aimed at helping people access credit, including those new to credit or with past credit issues, by using their savings and spending data to assess creditworthiness beyond a traditional credit score.

ConsumerFintechOxford, US

David Michael Melnick Taffet(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAfore CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFairhaven Capital PartnersNelstone VenturesRosecliff VenturesStory Ventures+5 more

Pipedrivepipedrive.comin𝕏

Pipedrive is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage sales pipelines, track leads, and automate sales processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechNew York, US

Urmas Purde(Founder)inPaulo Cunha(Pipedrive CEO)in

Co-investorsVista Equity PartnersAngelPadBessemer Venture PartnersCamber PartnersDigital Health VenturesFresco Capital+10 more

Pledgelingpledge.toin𝕏

Pledge operates a charitable giving platform that enables companies, nonprofits, and individuals to facilitate donations.

FintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Co-investorsACTAI VenturesBonfire VenturesDesigner FundLDR VenturesMantis CapitalMaven Ventures+1 more

Practicepractice.xyz

Co-investorsBisk Ventures

Preludeprelude.orgin𝕏

Origin is an endpoint AI observability platform that monitors autonomous agents and MCP servers deployed in enterprise environments, tracking their activities across code, file systems, and API calls.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Process Streetprocess.stin𝕏

Process Street is a compliance workflow platform that lets teams automate policies, manage documentation, run risk assessments, and stay audit-ready across frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsAccelAtlassian VenturesBlackbird VenturesNelstone VenturesSalesforce Ventures

PsiQuantumpsiquantum.comin𝕏May 2025

PsiQuantum builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using photonic qubits and semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMoreton Bay, AU

Prof. Terry Rudolph(Co-founder & Chief Architect)Dr. Pete Shadbolt(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inProf. Mark Thompson(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Jeremy O'Brien(Founder)inVictor Peng(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardSiraj Khaliq(Director)

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesC4 VenturesCold Start VenturesFounders FundFPVHARPER COURT VENTURES+23 more

Routehappyroutehappy.comAug 2015

New York, US

Robert C. Albert(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBradley Svrluga(Director)Matt Gorin(Director)inEllen Keszler(Director)

Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersInovia CapitalPrimary

Exits · 4

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

General FusionNASDAQ: GFUZPrior FinanceNASDAQ: SOFISmartProcureacq. by Thompson Street Capital PartnersSunFunderacq. by Mirova

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has New Ground Ventures made?
New Ground Ventures has 78 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does New Ground Ventures invest at?
New Ground Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does New Ground Ventures focus on?
New Ground Ventures focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Fintech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is New Ground Ventures located?
New Ground Ventures is headquartered in Westport, US.
Who does New Ground Ventures co-invest with?
New Ground Ventures most often shares deals with Nelstone Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, Sand Hill Angels, among 227 tracked co-investors.

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