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NextWave Ventures is a seed to early-stage venture capital firm based in Carlsbad, California. Founded to commercialize university research, the firm manages investments ranging from $500K to $7M. They leverage relationships with university labs across the U.S. to identify promising technologies.
NextWave Ventures invests in seed to early-stage companies, with check sizes of $500K to $1.5M for seed rounds, $1M to $4M for Series A, and $5M to $7M for Series B. The firm targets innovation gaps in large commercial markets, focusing on sectors such as AI, IoT, biotech, consumer products, and industrial applications.
Notable portfolio companies include TRAQ, which offers non-invasive health tracking technology; SmartFoam, known for its intelligent piezoelectric foam; Apical Technology, which develops AI software for trading platforms; Minus 9 Labs, specializing in nanotechnology for consumer goods authentication; and Quad Geometrics, which provides sensors for monitoring natural gas reservoirs.
To pitch NextWave Ventures, email your deck to press@nextwave.vc.
Yes, NextWave Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed and Series A stages, to help shape the direction of their portfolio companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth and alignment with their investment thesis.
NextWave Ventures manages a fund that supports investments ranging from $500K to $7M, but specific fund size details are not publicly disclosed.
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