Next Wave NYC
Overview
Next Wave NYC is a curated community and angel group of founders, operators, and investors based in New York that invests in early-stage companies. It has described itself as a micro-VC firm. The group hosts quarterly gatherings to connect members, share ideas, and help each other build. Investments include Raden and The Muse.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
nextwave.nycInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESAI | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Escargot | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| CivicReach | May 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| CrewAI | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Riley | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jesse Middleton
Investment Partner
Lindsay Kaplan
Investment Partner
Andrew Yeung
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Next Wave NYC based?
Next Wave NYC is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Next Wave NYC founded?
Founding year information for Next Wave NYC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Next Wave NYC have?
Next Wave NYC has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Next Wave NYC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ESAI, Escargot, CivicReach, CrewAI, Riley.
What was Next Wave NYC's most recent investment shown here?
Next Wave NYC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ESAI in 2026.
What sectors does Next Wave NYC focus on?
Next Wave NYC focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Next Wave NYC focus on?
Next Wave NYC typically invests at the Early stage.