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Overview

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm founded in 1977, investing across all stages from seed to IPO in technology and healthcare sectors. With over $25 billion in committed capital, it has backed nearly 1,000 companies, achieving over 650 liquidity events including 250+ IPOs and 300+ acquisitions.15

History

NEA was founded in 1977 by Chuck Newhall, Richard Kramlich, and Frank Bonsal, with initial offices on both US coasts; early investments included 3Com in 1981.1 The firm raised its thirteenth fund of $2.5 billion in 2010, followed by its fifteenth fund of $3.1 billion in 2015 and sixteenth of $3.3 billion in 2017, each marking the largest VC fund at the time.1 Over five decades, NEA has partnered with founders on innovations in healthcare and technology.5

Reputation

NEA is regarded as one of the world's largest venture capital firms, valued for its extensive track record in technology and healthcare investments across growth stages.12 Professionals note its global presence and ability to support founders through multiple funds and liquidity events.5 No major criticisms highlighted in available sources.

Sources (7)
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Enterprise_Associates
  2. https://www.weforum.org/organizations/new-enterprise-associates/
  3. https://leadinginvestors.mcguirewoods.com/Entries/FirmDetails/?fsn=NEA
  4. https://www.nea.com
  5. https://www.nea.com/about
  6. https://www.vcsheet.com/fund/new-enterprise-associates-nea
  7. https://www.swfinstitute.org/profile/5b4fafe32b41d352e8200ffa