What stage does NVNG Investment Advisors invest at?

NVNG Investment Advisors invests at the Seed, Series A stages.

What sectors does NVNG Investment Advisors focus on?

NVNG Investment Advisors focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is NVNG Investment Advisors located?

NVNG Investment Advisors is headquartered in Madison, US.

NVNG Investment Advisors

Fund of funds

Madison · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

Also known as NVNG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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Investment thesis

NVNG focuses on giving venture-oriented investors access to the venture capital asset class through a disciplined, curated approach. It operates primarily as a fund of funds while also offering bespoke networking, introductions, and consultative support to help investors navigate the innovation ecosystem. Its investor partners include innovative corporations, leading financial institutions, venture organizations, and individual investors seeking exposure to venture as an asset class.

Invests inSector AgnosticMadison United States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage

Seed–Series A

Madison, Wisconsin, US

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2019

Private fund assets

$56.8M

VC funds

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website & public directories

Carrie Thome· Managing Director· Madison, WIin

Co-founder of NVNG (2019) alongside Grady Buchanan. Previously Chief Investment Officer at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, where she managed a $3B portfolio, and earlier an Assistant Portfolio Manager at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Holds finance degrees from UW-Madison and the CFA designation.

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Grady Buchanan· Managing Director· Milwaukee, WIin

Co-founded NVNG with Carrie Thome in late 2019 and serves as a Managing Director. Previously worked on the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation's $3B investment portfolio focusing on private equity and venture capital, and co-founded OmniValley, a network for entrepreneurial ecosystems. Holds a BS in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Marina Rostein· Head of Platform· Chicagoin

Marina Rostein is Head of Platform at NVNG. She earned a Bachelor's in International Affairs from The George Washington University and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill, and began her career in HR and benefits before working as OneTable's DC Hub Manager and later leading enterprise marketing for a diagnostic company. She previously served as a Chicago:Blend Fellow, an MBA Associate at VamosVentures, and a fellow and scout for Alumni Ventures.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does NVNG Investment Advisors invest at?: NVNG Investment Advisors invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does NVNG Investment Advisors focus on?: NVNG Investment Advisors focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is NVNG Investment Advisors located?: NVNG Investment Advisors is headquartered in Madison, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Empowering Midwest Ventures: Carrie Thome on her newest endeavor, NVNG Investment Advisors

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