NextView Ventures
Actively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
NextView invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies that use AI and software to solve significant human problems at scale. The firm emphasizes high-conviction, hands-on investing with a focus on extending artificial superintelligence to real-world industries and mass market consumers. Investors operate as equal partners, lead most rounds, and typically take board or observer seats to support founders in achieving exceptional outcomes.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's websiteOne of the NextView founders who previously co-founded TapCommerce, which was sold to Twitter. Co-founded Franklin Mobile (later Attentive) with Andrew Jones.
Co-founder and Partner focused on early-stage internet startups throughout his career as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Previously VP at Venrock and co-founder of Sombasa Media, an email marketing company acquired by About.com. Holds MBA from Stanford and AB in Economics from Duke University.
Co-founder and Partner with extensive early-stage software and internet startup experience. Started career at PayPal through IPO and as co-founder of LinkedIn. Previously Principal at PJC, a Boston-based early-stage VC firm. Graduated from University of Pennsylvania.
Co-founder and Partner focusing on software-driven transformative end-user experiences across consumer, vertical SaaS, marketplaces, and digital health. Previously at Spark Capital and eBay in product leadership roles. Attended Duke University and Harvard Business School.
Partner with extensive experience working with technology startups as entrepreneur, operator, and investor. Previously Head of Product at Blue Apron through its IPO, product manager at Fab.com, and founder of wine subscription e-commerce service. Holds MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School.
Partner investing in AI founders reshaping how we live, work, learn, and thrive. Over fifteen years of early-stage investing experience backed companies across B2B SaaS, healthcare, education, marketplaces, and commerce. Previously partner at Uncork Capital. Holds MBA from Columbia Business School.
Director of Finance overseeing day-to-day finance activities, reporting, and fund administration for the firm. Joined in February 2022 with previous experience as financial analyst at Shade Tree Advisors and manager at Ultimus LeverPoint. Holds Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Siena College.
Bobbie co-founder and former AirBnB alumni who worked with Sarah Hardy to develop FDA-approved European-style organic infant formula.
Director of Platform focused on brand and community-building for early-stage startups since graduating from Columbia University in 2015. Most recently served in community roles at LifeLines and previously worked as a freelance marketing consultant for various startups and e-commerce companies.
Associated with Walden Robotics, a full-stack Physical AI company building general-purpose robots for industrial applications.
Bobbie co-founder and former AirBnB alumni who partnered with Laura Modi to create FDA-approved European-style organic infant formula.
Platform Operations Manager with career spanning multiple industries focused on operational excellence and community building. Previously Program Manager at Techstars NYC accelerator and operational lead on public housing projects. Started professional career in nonprofit sector.
WHOOP co-founder and Harvard undergraduate who created the performance optimization wearable system (originally Bobo Analytics) with John Capodilupo.
What they invest in
from 39 of 134 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×14AI & Machine Learning ×12SaaS ×12Healthtech ×8Wellness & Fitness ×7Consumer ×5Data & Infrastructure ×5Developer Tools ×4
HQs:United States×16Canada×1
Investments · showing 60 of 134
founders shown can be your intro pathKarmaCheck provides technology-based background checks, credentialing, and compliance solutions for staffing and healthcare companies, with emphasis on speed and candidate experience.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Eric Ly(Co-founder & CEO)
Anagram Security builds security awareness training software designed to replace ineffective video-based compliance programs. The platform targets CISOs and enterprise security teams seeking to reduce human security vulnerabilities through more engaging training methods.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Harley Sugarman(CEO)
Anagram provides an AI-powered Site Agent platform that helps e-commerce brands answer customer questions, recommend products, and guide purchasing decisions in real-time. The platform enables retailers to capture customer intent from AI-driven discovery and improve conversion by delivering contextual answers throughout the customer journey.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
Zivian Health builds compliance infrastructure and workforce management software for healthcare providers, nurses practitioners, and physician assistants operating across multiple states or remotely. The platform helps healthcare organizations manage clinical collaboration, regulatory compliance, and team coordination at scale.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Rafid Fadul(Co-founder, Chief Medical Officer)Griffin Mulcahey(Co-founder, CEO)Jaclyn Miller(Chief Product Officer)Vanessa(Engineering Leader)
Comprehensive SMS marketing platform driving significant online revenue for e-commerce businesses.
Attentive provides a mobile-first customer engagement platform that enables brands to orchestrate email, SMS, RCS, push, and AI-powered campaigns. The platform serves direct-to-consumer and ecommerce businesses seeking to drive customer engagement and revenue through unified messaging and identity resolution.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing Tech
Amit Jhawar(Chief Executive Officer)
Benchmark Labs develops AI-powered, asset-specific weather forecasting solutions for agriculture, energy, and insurance sectors. The company uses machine learning and hyperlocal environmental data to provide point-specific forecasts that improve decision-making for fixed-asset verticals.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySan Diego, US
Carlos Gaitan, Ph.D.(CEO & Co-Founder)Ulrik Soderstrom(Chief Strategy + Operations Officer & Co-founder)Christopher Lund, Ph.D.(Co-Founder)Carlos Gaitan(CEO & Co-Founder)
Blueprint Income is an online marketplace where customers can compare and purchase fixed annuities from multiple insurance companies for retirement income planning. The company provides a simplified digital platform paired with licensed annuity experts to guide customers through the application and decision-making process.
Fintech
Ricardo Diaz(Head of Blueprint Income)
Bobbie manufactures baby formula and builds workplace support for parents. The company serves parents and their families while advocating for changes in infant feeding practices.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Founded by Moms, Led by Moms<UNKNOWN>
WHOOP is a wearable health monitoring device that provides 24/7 tracking of sleep, strain, stress, and heart health metrics to help users optimize their fitness and wellness.
HealthtechWellness & Fitness
Will Ahmed(Founder)in
Canopy develops an IoT-based wearable safety platform for healthcare organizations to protect workers from safety risks and workplace violence. The company delivers a comprehensive connected safety solution serving hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechIoT
Shan Sinha(Co-founder & CEO)Vinay Pulim(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Hemanth Meenakshisundaram(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)
CarEdge provides transparent car buying services, helping customers navigate the automotive purchase process with advocacy and fair pricing.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail TechSaaS
Ray(Co-founder)Zach(Co-founder)Zach Shefska(Chief Executive Officer)
Darklang is a programming language and development platform designed to build CLIs and cloud applications with minimal complexity. It eliminates traditional development infrastructure requirements like build systems, dependency management, deployment pipelines, and database configuration.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Paul Biggar
Dear Brightly provides dermatologist-backed retinoid skincare products available over-the-counter to prescription strength, with education and coaching support to help customers build personalized routines. The company serves consumers seeking accessible skincare solutions focused on skin health and aging gracefully.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Devoted Health offers Medicare Advantage plans and integrated healthcare services for older Americans, including virtual and in-home care, member support guides, and coordination with local providers across 29 states. The company delivers proactive, coordinated care designed to improve outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries through a combination of insurance products, telemedical services, and care coordination technology.
HealthtechInsurTechUnited States, US
Todd ParkEd Park
Evertune builds AI-powered solutions for marketing and advertising, leveraging machine learning and identity graph technology. The company serves advertising and marketing professionals who need advanced AI capabilities to power modern marketing strategies.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNew York City, US
The Trade Desk early team membersBrian Stempeck(CEO & Co-Founder)Ed Chater(Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder)Poul Costinsky(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)
Evidence is a browser-based IDE for building interactive data dashboards and reports using SQL and markdown, with AI-powered development tools and support for multiple database backends. The platform targets data analysts and developers who need to create publication-quality visualizations and share data products with enterprise-grade security and performance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareToronto, CA
EvidenceCare provides evidence-based clinical decision support tools integrated into electronic health records (EHRs) for physicians and health systems. The platform delivers curated clinical protocols and research to clinicians at the point of care to improve patient outcomes and optimize workflows.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Brian Fengler(Founder)
Carefull provides a financial safety platform designed for families managing the financial complexities of aging, helping prevent fraud, scams, and financial mismanagement while enabling coordinated decision-making across family members and trusted financial institutions.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintechWellness & Fitness
Max Goldman(Co-CEO / Founder)Todd Rovak(Co-CEO / Founder)
Stratasys develops polymer-based 3D printing technologies and solutions for product development across prototyping, tooling, and production. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare with hardware, materials, and software for additive manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Audio-guided app providing Bible stories, prayers, meditations, sleep content, and Christian music.
Omnichannel AI agent platform for scalable, personalized customer communication.
Hologram provides global IoT connectivity solutions that simplify device management and reduce costs for businesses deploying internet-connected devices across multiple countries. The platform offers real-time monitoring, carrier failover, and unified dashboard management across 190+ countries.
HardwareIoTSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NextView Ventures invest at?
- NextView Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is NextView Ventures's typical check size?
- NextView Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $4M.
- What sectors does NextView Ventures focus on?
- NextView Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning.
- Where is NextView Ventures located?
- NextView Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does NextView Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, NextView Ventures leads investment rounds.
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