Connect Ventures
Overview
Connect Ventures is an investment partnership between Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and New Enterprise Associates (NEA) that invests in early-stage, consumer-focused businesses at the intersection of culture and commerce.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenSea | Jul 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Dapper Labs | Mar 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| MoonPay | Apr 2022 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Candy Digital | Oct 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Slash | Apr 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Key People
Nicole Quinn
Managing Partner, Co-Founder Connect Ventures
Adam Friedman
Venture Partner
Alexandra Shannon
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Connect Ventures based?
Connect Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was Connect Ventures founded?
Connect Ventures was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Connect Ventures have?
Connect Ventures has 65 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Connect Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OpenSea, Dapper Labs, MoonPay, Candy Digital, Slash.
What was Connect Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Connect Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Slash in 2026.
What sectors does Connect Ventures focus on?
Connect Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Connect Ventures focus on?
Connect Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Connect Ventures's AUM?
Connect Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $252.5M and $252.5M.