Next Wave Partners
Venture studioNapa Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Next Wave Partners is a Napa, California-based venture studio and fund focused on autonomous technology, backing companies across perception systems, positioning infrastructure, coordination platforms, and data governance. It invests through its 'Safer' instrument, a modified SAFE that pairs equity participation with revenue-linked quarterly distributions and lets founders repurchase equity over time. The firm pairs its capital with embedded operational support from former founders and technology executives.
Team Β· 1 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What sectors does Next Wave Partners focus on?
- Next Wave Partners focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Robotics.
- Where is Next Wave Partners located?
- Next Wave Partners is headquartered in Napa, US.
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