New Ground Ventures
Venture capitalWestport · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as NGV MANAGEMENT, LLC
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 Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 58 of 78 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×15SaaS ×14Consumer ×13Hardware ×12EdTech ×9Enterprise Software ×9FoodTech ×9Wellness & Fitness ×8
HQs:United States×26Australia×1Canada×1France×1Thailand×1
Investments · 78 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGeneral 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)Nathan Gilliland(Executive Officer, Director)Susan Koch(Executive Officer)Greg Twinney(Executive Officer, Director)Megan Wilson(Chief Strategy Officer)Norman Harrison(Director)
West Perth, Wa
Maureen Anne Plavsic(Director)Joanna K.R. Weidenmiller(Executive Officer, Director)James Reuff(Director)Scott Adrian Mison(Executive Officer, Director)
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)Shane Metcalf(Director)
BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in
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)
915 Labs develops microwave food processing technology, including its patented, FDA-accepted Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilization (MATS) and Microwave Assisted Pasteurization (MAPS) systems.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardware
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.
AdTechHardwareRetail TechNew York City, US
Jeffrey Cripe(Co-Founder, CEO)Jasper Wheeler(Co-Founder, CPO)Stuart Clark(Co-Founder, Head of Software)
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
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
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)
BoardJennifer Carolan(Director)Vinay Seth Mohta(Director)
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 ConsumerFoodTech
Poorvi Patodia(Founder)
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)Neal Parikh(Executive Officer)Paul Lightfoot(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTyler Newton(Director)inBrian Rich(Director)inPeter S.H. Grubstein(Director)
Brilliant designs and manufactures smart home control systems including touchscreen panels, dimmer switches, and smart plugs.
ConsumerHardwareIoTSan Mateo, US
Jonathan Temlock(President and CEO)
HealthtechSan Francisco, US
Alexey Salamini(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSteven Kim(Director)Joseph Marchesani(Director)
Clean Plates is a food and wellness content site publishing recipes and related articles.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
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
Copra Coconuts produces frozen coconut products sourced and grown in Thailand, freezing items shortly after harvest to preserve taste and texture.
ConsumerFoodTech
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 HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
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.
ConsumerEdTech
Essentia produces ionized alkaline bottled water that is 99.9% pure with a pH of 9.5 or higher and added electrolytes.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Evive Nutrition makes flash-frozen, unpasteurized smoothies combining superfoods and up to 15g of protein per portion, sold in individual portions with no added sugar.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
FareHarbor is an all-in-one online booking and business management platform for operators of tours, activities, rentals, and attractions.
FintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
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)Adam Robertson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatt Ocko(Director)inEd Cluss(Director)inIbrahim Ajami(Director)
Heliogen develops concentrated solar power and molten salt thermal energy storage systems to deliver dispatchable low-carbon electricity, heat, and steam.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
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)Chris Aimone(Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer)Trevor Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)Derek Luke(Executive Officer)
BoardJason Wong(Director)Sid Paquette(Director)
KeVita produces fermented kombucha tea and water kefir beverages containing live probiotics, as well as organic prebiotic drinks marketed for gut health and wellness.
FoodTechWellness & Fitness
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)
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 TechSaaS
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
MUBI is a film streaming service that lets subscribers stream curated films and offers a weekly cinema ticket, along with Notebook, its print magazine about cinema art and culture.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Efe Cakarel(Executive Officer, Director)Mathieu Verbeeck(Executive Officer)
BoardEduardo Costantini(Director)Michael Lousteau(Director)Harvey Goldstein(Director)
NationSwell operates a membership community and advisory service for leaders working on social and environmental impact.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment
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)Dan Cogan-Drew(Co-founder)Jennifer Coogan(Executive Officer)
BoardBrook Byers(Director)inTory Patterson(Director)in
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
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
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)Eleanor Cooper(Co-founder & CEO)inLauren(Co-founder & SVP of User Experience)inJohnsie(Chief Revenue Officer)inJo-Ann(COO)inAmy(SVP of Product)in
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)
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)in
Pledge operates a charitable giving platform that enables companies, nonprofits, and individuals to facilitate donations.
FintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Origin (formerly Prelude Monitor) is an endpoint AI observability platform for monitoring AI agent workforces, detecting agents and MCP servers across an organization's fleet and tracking the actions they take, such as writing code, accessing files, calling APIs, and spending budget.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Process Street is a compliance operations platform that lets organizations centralize policies, automate business processes into AI-powered workflows, and produce audit-ready documentation for standards such as ISO 9001, SOC 2, SOX, and FDA.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PsiQuantum builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using photonic qubits and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMoreton Bay, AU
Prof. Jeremy O'Brien(Co-founder & Executive Chairman)Prof. Terry Rudolph(Co-founder & Chief Architect)Dr. Pete Shadbolt(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Prof. Mark Thompson(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Victor Peng(Chief Executive Officer)
New York, US
Robert C. Albert(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBradley Svrluga(Director)Matt Gorin(Director)inEllen Keszler(Director)
Exits · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGeneral FusionNASDAQ: GFUZPrior FinanceNASDAQ: SOFISmartProcureacq. by Thompson Street Capital Partners
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesArcus · marketbeat.com · Jul 18, 2026
Newsela · tipranks.com · Jul 14, 2026
Bright Farms · cloudnews.tech · Jul 13, 2026
Pledgeling · readsludge.com · Jul 2, 2026
Atom Computing · siliconangle.com · Jun 17, 2026
MUBI · indiewire.com · Apr 10, 2026
Ara · finsmes.com · Mar 26, 2026
Brilliant Home Technology · finsmes.com · Feb 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
