VC firm
New Media Ventures
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
- Check size
- $50K to $100K in funding.Source (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 21 September 2026
About
We see investment as a mechanism for societal change.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We invest in progressive startups.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Eligibility
- NMV is mission-driven and works to invest in entrepreneurs and activists building progressive power in the United States.
- Traction requirement
- We prefer ventures with an existing user base (even if they are only beta users), demonstrated proof of concept, and a clear plan for generating revenue and/or growth.
- Investing status notes
- We host open investment processes for early-stage startups seeking funding via our Innovation Fund.
Programs
- Open application
- Innovation Fund (opens in a new tab)
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