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NEXT Frontier Capital

NEXT Frontier Capital, based in Montana, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, mostly leading rounds with checks from $500k to $10M.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at NEXT Frontier Capital

7 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Kirsten Suddath
Kirsten SuddathGeneral PartnerShe previously worked at Blackhorn Ventures and Techstars, and helped launch Flytedesk.
Richard Harjes
Richard HarjesGeneral PartnerHe co-founded Willow Spring Ranch Montana and has led investments in several companies.
Will Price
Will PriceFounder and General PartnerHe previously served as CEO of Flite and as a Managing Director at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners.
Erika Nash
Erika NashPartnerShe previously worked at Sorenson Capital, Pelion, and OpenView Partners, focusing on enterprise and vertical SaaS.
Franz Kofler
Franz KoflerPartnerFocus: the Mountain West, especially Utah.
Les Craig
Les CraigInvesting teamHe previously held roles at Montana State University, co-founded companies, and served in intelligence and military positions.
Scott Holton
Scott HoltonChief Financial OfficerHe holds a Masters in Professional Accountancy from Montana State University.

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Writes $500K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target> 12%
Does not invest inB2C

Notable investments

AumniBlackmoreHalpSubmittableBonuslyPhoenix LabsMeatEaterBridger PhotonicsClaravineEmmersion Learning

In their words

Next Frontier CapitalTransforming the frontier. Founding the future.nextfrontiercapital.com
Founders and investors at a Mode VC gathering

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Valhalla Ventures$500K to $10M · active Sep 30

On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors3020Series A investors1867Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does NEXT Frontier Capital invest in?

NEXT Frontier Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does NEXT Frontier Capital invest?

NEXT Frontier Capital reports checks of $500K to $10M.

Does NEXT Frontier Capital lead rounds?

Yes. NEXT Frontier Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at NEXT Frontier Capital?

Kirsten Suddath (General Partner), Richard Harjes (General Partner), Will Price (Founder and General Partner), Erika Nash (Partner), Franz Kofler (Partner).

Is NEXT Frontier Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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