New Media Ventures

What is New Media Ventures?

New Media Ventures (NMV) is a mission-driven investment firm and organization based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in angel investment, venture capital, accelerator, and incubator programs.

Focused primarily on the Information Technology sector, NMV extends its reach to media, mobile, software, and various transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening democracy. NMV's investment philosophy is centered around identifying and nurturing early-stage, nonpartisan entrepreneurs and activists who are tackling the most significant challenges facing democracy.

With a minimum investment of $330,000 and a maximum of $8,000,000, the fund is not just an innovative financial endeavor but also a hub that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds - including policy, activism, technology, media, philanthropy, and venture capital - to form an 'unexpected network.' NMV emphasizes shared knowledge and expertise by creating and distributing articles, guides, and whitepapers designed to support changemakers and inspire the broader field.

Through their 501(c)(3) affiliate, New Rising Ventures (NRV), they support the development of innovative solutions to promote nonpartisan democratic reform. Their investment includes both for-profits and nonprofits, and they seek start-ups that have moved beyond the idea phase and can demonstrate potential for impact.

NMV has featured investments in initiatives such as SumOfUs and Sister District, highlighting their commitment to curb the power of corporations and mobilize volunteer energy in strategic political activities. They host open investment processes for early-stage startups through their Innovation Fund and provide a straightforward set of criteria for their funding decisions.

NMV is committed to realizing untapped potential and supporting progress through thoughtful, strategic investment in democracy-enhancing ventures.

What they say:

We are a collective of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists collaborating on investments.

What we look for: We invest for progressive social impact within communities.