Next Wave Partners
Overview
Next Wave Partners is a thesis-driven venture studio and investment firm focused on the autonomous technology, physical AI, and intelligent infrastructure sectors.
Portfolio Companies
2
Website
nextwave.partnersInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubular Network | Oct 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Elly | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Ben Buettell
Managing Partner
John Cowan
Managing Partner
James Thomason
Partner
brandon richman
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Next Wave Partners based?
Next Wave Partners is headquartered in United States.
When was Next Wave Partners founded?
Founding year information for Next Wave Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Next Wave Partners have?
Next Wave Partners has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Next Wave Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tubular Network, Elly.
What was Next Wave Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Next Wave Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Elly in 2026.
What sectors does Next Wave Partners focus on?
Next Wave Partners focuses on Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Next Wave Partners focus on?
Next Wave Partners typically invests at the Early stage.