Investors
NEA
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a leading venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs create and build major new enterprises that use technology to improve the way we live, work and play. Since its founding in 1978, the firm has adhered to the same core principles: supporting its entrepreneurs, providing an excellent return to its limited partners, and operating in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and respect. NEA focuses on investments at all stages of a company's development, from seed stage through IPO. With approximately $8.5 billion in capital committed to its affiliated funds, NEA's experienced management team has invested in more than 550 companies, of which more than 160 have gone public and more than 230 have been acquired. NEA has U.S.-based offices in Baltimore, Maryland; Chevy Chase, Maryland; and Menlo Park, California. In addition, New Enterprise Associates (India) Pvt. Ltd. has an office in Bangalore, India and New Enterprise Associates (Beijing) Ltd. has offices in Beijing and Shanghai, China. For additional information, visit www.nea.com.
Redpoint Ventures
Redpoint Ventures focuses on partnering with and funding innovative companies that have the potential to define, lead, and change industries. Redpoint partners have many decades of experience and success in technology investing; combined with this foundation, the firm is able to leverage a thriving network of entrepreneurs, partners, and industry experts to accelerate building market-leading companies. Redpoint (www.redpoint.com) was founded in 1999 by partners from two of the top firms in the venture capital industry and currently has over $2 billion under management. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai, China.
BV Capital
BV Capital, headquartered in San Francisco, CA and Hamburg, Germany, is an early-stage venture capital firm. Established in 1998, BV focuses exclusively on the intersection of the consumer Internet, digital media and communication software sectors worldwide. BV's team adds significant expertise and service to entrepreneurs who strive to turn ideas into long-term, sustainable growth companies. Investments include many successes such as shopping.com, del.icio.us, Expertcity (gotomypc), and eGroups. The firm is currently investing out of its second fund, backed by several high profile US, Asian and European Limited Partners. To learn more about BV Capital, please visit www.bvcapital.com.
Greycroft Partners LLP
Greycroft Partners is a venture capital partnership formed to invest in promising digital media companies, including both business- and consumer-focused ventures. The firm's $75 million fund includes participation from leading corporate executives around the world. Greycroft invests between $500,000 and $3 million at inception, increasing on a staged basis to double that amount over time. Greycroft Partners invests alone or alongside other firms, and will accept a board seat when appropriate, although this is not a prerequisite when syndicating with others. Greycroft Partners' portfolio companies benefit from active, hands-on assistance in all phases of expansion, including marketing, financing, and management development. Located in New York City, Greycroft Partners also leverages an extensive network of media and technology industry connections to help investees gain visibility, build strategic relationships, and successfully bring their products to market.