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We are a seed to early stage venture capital firm focused on commercializing university research and advanced technologies. We are the founders, investors, and operators. NextWave has always aspired to invest with a purpose and serve the triple bottom line. The elements of the triple bottom line are often referred to as people, profits, and planet. This means that we actively build companies to not only include a financial return, but also aligning them with social and environmental issues that we’re passionate about.
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FAQs about Next Wave Ventures
Is Next Wave Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Next Wave Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Next Wave Ventures located?
Next Wave Ventures is located in United States.
When was Next Wave Ventures founded?
Next Wave Ventures was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does Next Wave Ventures invest in?
Next Wave Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Education, Electronics, Hardware, AI.
What is Next Wave Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Next Wave Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Next Wave Ventures typically invest in?
Next Wave Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Next Wave Ventures investment?
Next Wave Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of Next Wave Ventures?
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