Next Wave Ventures
VC · Carlsbad · United States
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Next Wave Ventures is a seed to early-stage venture capital firm based in Carlsbad, California. Established by a team of founders, investors, and operators, the firm specializes in commercializing university research and advanced technologies. The team comprises individuals with backgrounds in investment, entrepreneurship, research, and operations, all united by their strong execution skills and robust network of strategic relationships. Next Wave Ventures focuses on sectors such as ambient computing, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, digital media, Internet of Things (IoT), and 3D bioprinting. Their investment strategy includes forming companies around university-based patents with funding from non-dilutive government sources. The firm's investment range is from $0.5M to $7M, depending on the stage, and they participate in larger follow-on rounds through syndicate partnerships. They emphasize an investor-friendly structure with no management fees, operating with shared resources to manage costs effectively. Notable investments include TRAQ - activity and health tracking through non-invasive saliva sampling, SmartFoam - intelligent piezoelectric foam, Apical Technology - AI software for trading platforms, Minus 9 Labs - nanotechnology for tracking and authenticating consumer goods, and Quad Geometrics - sensors for monitoring natural gas reservoirs.
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