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New Media Ventures

New Media Ventures

San Francisco, Californianewmediaventures.org

Overview

New Media Ventures is a seed fund and national network of angel investors that supports early-stage media and tech startups, both for-profit and non-profit, that are focused on progressive change, civic engagement, and strengthening democracy in the United States. It invests in the media & narrative, organizing & advocacy, and elections & civic engagement sectors.

Portfolio Companies

15

Investments

New Media Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
kweliTVJan 2022SeedLead
The JuggernautOct 2020SeedCo-investor
Social CurrantJan 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
New/ModeMar 2020SeedCo-investor
SwayableMar 2018AcceleratorCo-investor
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Key People

Carlissia N Graham

Member Board of Directors

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2024
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2026

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FAQ

Where is New Media Ventures based?

New Media Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was New Media Ventures founded?

Founding year information for New Media Ventures is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does New Media Ventures have?

New Media Ventures has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in New Media Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include kweliTV, The Juggernaut, Social Currant, New/Mode, Swayable.

What was New Media Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

New Media Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Social Currant in 2024.

What sectors does New Media Ventures focus on?

New Media Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does New Media Ventures focus on?

New Media Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year FoundedN/A

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