
NewDo Venture
Description
NewDo Venture is a Palo Alto, California-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to supporting ambitious startup companies from their initial stages through to Series A rounds. The firm emphasizes providing not only capital but also strategic resources to foster the success of its portfolio companies. With a stated mission to help founders navigate the critical early phases of growth, NewDo Venture positions itself as a hands-on partner in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
The firm primarily targets investments in the Seed to Series A stages, demonstrating a broad interest across various technology sectors. Its portfolio reflects a diverse range of industries, including artificial intelligence, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), biotechnology, and consumer technology. NewDo Venture's commitment to early-stage companies is underscored by its first disclosed fund, NewDo Venture I, which successfully closed at $20 million. This fund has enabled the firm to build a substantial portfolio, having made over 50 investments to date, and notably leading 19 of those funding rounds.
NewDo Venture has a track record of identifying promising startups and contributing to their growth. Its portfolio includes companies that have achieved significant milestones, such as successful exits. For instance, NewDo Venture was an early investor in DeepMotion, which was later acquired by ByteDance, and OneSignal, which was acquired by Signal Messaging. These exits highlight the firm's ability to back companies that can achieve strategic acquisitions. Beyond capital, NewDo Venture aims to leverage its network and expertise to provide operational guidance and strategic support, helping founders overcome challenges inherent in the startup journey.
Investor Profile
NewDo Venture has backed more than 38 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (74%)
- Series A (11%)
- Convertible Note (8%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Initial Coin Offering (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Internet
- Mobile
- Cloud Computing
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