
NextWorld Capital
Description
NextWorld Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with a distinct focus on investing in early-stage enterprise technology startups, primarily targeting Series A and Series B funding rounds. The firm distinguishes itself through its "NextWorld Network," a proprietary platform designed to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies by connecting them with a global ecosystem of large corporations, industry leaders, and potential customers. This network is particularly instrumental in helping US-based companies expand into European markets and vice versa, leveraging strategic partnerships and market insights.
The firm's investment thesis is centered on identifying and backing disruptive innovations within the enterprise software landscape. Their portfolio spans critical sectors such as cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, reflecting a commitment to technologies that drive digital transformation for businesses. NextWorld Capital seeks out companies with strong product-market fit and ambitious visions for global leadership, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support through its extensive network.
NextWorld Capital has demonstrated a consistent investment track record, having raised multiple funds to support its strategy. Their third fund, NextWorld Capital III, successfully closed at $125 million in 2017, underscoring their capacity to deploy significant capital into promising ventures. To date, the firm has made over 40 investments, contributing to the growth of numerous enterprise tech innovators. Their typical initial investment ranges from $5 million to $15 million, reflecting their commitment to substantial early-stage backing. The firm has also achieved more than 10 successful exits, including notable public listings like Talend and Zuora, validating their approach to identifying and nurturing high-potential companies.
Investor Profile
NextWorld Capital has backed more than 49 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (22%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series D (20%)
- Series A (12%)
- Seed (10%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series F (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (92%)
- France (8%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Crm
- Finance
- Cloud Data Services
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