NGEN Partners
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
NGEN Partners backs entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to large, exponentially growing problems including greenhouse gas emissions and feeding a growing global population. The firm frames its investment approach around recognizing exponential rather than linear growth, targeting opportunities that make the world healthier, smarter, and cleaner. It seeks high-growth companies led by visionary founders working on these systemic challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 20 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×2FoodTech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2AgTech ×1Cleantech ×1Hardware ×1InsurTech ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US
Tyler Newton(Director)Brian Rich(Director)Josh Norbury(Executive Officer)Susan Shields(Director)Neal Parikh(Executive Officer)Peter S.H. Grubstein(Director)
Board seatPeter Grubstein· per SEC Form D
Oakland, US
Jeff Deutschman(Director)Gabriel Kra(Director)Peter Grubstein(Director)Yaniv Tepper(Director)Joanna Karger(Executive Officer)Jack Bernard(Director)
Board seatPeter Grubstein· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed Jun 2015
Advanced ManufacturingLongmont, US
Matt Fuller(Executive Officer, Director)Greg Leidich(Executive Officer, Director)Rosemary Ripley(Director)
Board seatRosemary Ripley· per SEC Form D · $2.9M raise · filed Dec 2015
Fastest growing naturally-sweetened zero calorie beverage platform offering sparkling beverages, energy drinks, and teas.
Advanced ManufacturingCulver City, US
Peter Schiff(Director)Padraic Spence(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Antonelli(Director)Michael Hartman(Director)Sheldon Zimbler(Director)Henry Wilson(Director)
Board seatRosemary Ripley· per SEC Form D
Maker of 100% natural and organic apple chips and fruit snacks, baked never fried.
Digital marketplace providing homeowners and renters access to renewable energy solutions.
Creates natural organic feminine care products with commitment to safe and effective period products.
Designs and manufactures interiors with agile, reusable architectural solutions and mass-customization.
Advanced energy management solution for commercial buildings using patented Swarm Logic software technology.
Toronto
Lindsay Coates(Executive Officer)Robert Christie(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Cilento(Director)Stephen Alexander(Executive Officer)Larry Lam(Director)Tim Woodward(Director)
Leader in natural digestive health supplements, enzyme blends and cleanses.
Continuous Variable Planetary technology that improves performance and efficiency of machines with transmissions.
Assurant's mobile and broadband division (Hyla Mobile) provides device protection, trade-in, service, and repair programs for mobile carriers and connected-device providers.
InsurTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Leading independent provider of data center and IT solutions with predictive intelligence and management controls.
Origination and customer acquisition platform for residential solar and renewable energy customers, formed through acquisitions.
Origination and customer acquisition platform for residential energy customers formed through acquisition of complementary companies.
Revolution Foods is the largest K-12 school meal vendor in California, serving nutritious meals to students and seniors.
FoodTechImpact & Social GoodCalifornia, US
Kristin Groos Richmond(Co-founder)Kirsten Saenz Tobey(Co-founder)George Blanco(CEO)inKathy Roland(Director)Jed Smith(Director)Richard Schnieders(Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Dec 2024| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngen IIILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2008 | — | -6.8% | 0.61x | 0.59x |
| NGEN II, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2005 | — | -41.7% | 0.09x | 0.07x |
| NGEN Partners IILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2005 | — | -49.0% | 0.98x | 0.88x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NGEN Partners invest at?
- NGEN Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is NGEN Partners's typical check size?
- NGEN Partners typically writes checks of $5M – $20M.
- What sectors does NGEN Partners focus on?
- NGEN Partners focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, IoT, New Materials.
- Where is NGEN Partners located?
- NGEN Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does NGEN Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, NGEN Partners leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLivestream Lounge Interview with Rosemary Ripley, Managing Director, NGEN Partners
NOSH · Rosemary Ripley
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