At NEA, we have been long-time believers in backing platforms that help bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds in novel ways—an important trend that has given rise to an exciting crop of companies and associated business models. Over the years, NEA has been fortunate to back category-defining companies in and around this theme, including: Opendoor, Patreon, Genies, MasterClass, and countless others. It’s a trend that continues to catalyze new opportunities, especially as we…

At NEA, we pay special attention to consumer trends and the way new generations are interacting with digital platforms to create, learn and play. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the ingenuity and creativity of today’s school-age kids, who are more digitally native and hyper-connected than ever before. Accelerated by virtual and at-home learning during the pandemic, kids today are becoming digital experts at a significantly earlier age. With 31% of kids owning a smartphone by age 8…

Shopping can be tough. Finding unique and exciting gifts, even harder. That is why we are excited to share the first-ever NEA gift guide, comprising some of our favorite portfolio company offerings! We have organized this information into a few different sections for easy searching and scrolling. Happy shopping! For the expert in your life Do you know someone who is looking to change their career, earn certificates or degrees online or loves learning new professional skills? Coursera might…

We are living a once-in-a-generation revolution in how we work. It’s an exciting time as individuals and companies reimagine how to collaborate, build high performing teams and define professional identity for a new normal of hybrid work. As we imagine the future of work for consumers and enterprises, we see 3 exciting trends: Accelerated digitization of industries and enterprise collaboration Reset of employee expectations in favor of flexibility and hybrid mode Innovation in…

I’m excited to share that NEA has co-led the Series E financing of 90M for Patreon! Patreon is a platform for online creators to engage with their fans (aka patrons!). More than 200,000 creators share exclusive content including videos, photos, music, drawings and writing to more than 6M patrons. Patreon aligns the creator with the patron through a subscription model. Patrons sign up to support a creator that is making content they love which they receive in return through the website or app.…