Next Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2018
AUM
$50 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 27 May, 2025
Profile
NEXT VENTŪRES is a new venture capital firm designed to invest in growth oriented companies in the sports and fitness / outdoor and endurance / nutrition and wellness industries.
NEXT VENTŪRES is led by Lance Armstrong, a globally known cyclist and endurance athlete, Melanie Strong, who brings 20 years of sports marketing experience from her time at Nike, and Julian Eison, an entrepreneur and investor with an extensive technical background. NEXT VENTŪRES is uniquely positioned to leverage the high-level relationships that the senior team and its Advisory Board have with world-class, athletes, entertainers and influencers.
With a proven understanding of business and brand development, NEXT VENTŪRES is able to help companies access an efficient path to revenue and market relevance.
Industry
Next Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Next Ventures Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
Sports/SportsTech
Technology
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$50 M
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August 2021
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FAQs about Next Ventures
Is Next Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Next Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Next Ventures located?
Next Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Next Ventures founded?
Next Ventures was founded in 2018.
What sectors and industries does Next Ventures invest in?
Next Ventures invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Media and Entertainment, Sports/SportsTech, Utilities, Technology, Life Sciences, HealthTech, Machine Learning (ML).
What is Next Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Next Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
At what stages of companies and startups does Next Ventures typically invest in?
Next Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Next Ventures investment?
Next Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Next Ventures?
Next Ventures has around $50m assets under management.
When was Next Ventures last fund created?
Next Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2021-08-18
What are the contacts of Next Ventures?
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