Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software, Healthtech, Fintech, Dev tools and infra, Industrial, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at NextGen Venture Partners
6 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ben BayatManaging PartnerHe previously worked as a Partner at Illuminate Ventures and started his career as a data scientist at IBM.
Chris KellerManaging PartnerHe previously founded FollowUp.cc and co-founded Fafarazzi.
Jon BassettManaging PartnerHe previously worked at Silverton Partners and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
Deborah ChuPrincipalShe focuses on early stage technology investments and previously worked at AllianceBernstein.
Maxim KaroubiInvestment Associate
Riley FinchInvestment AssociateHe previously worked at 1Sharpe Ventures, Afore Capital, Clearco, and Wealthsimple.
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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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What stage does NextGen Venture Partners invest in?
NextGen Venture Partners reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does NextGen Venture Partners invest?
NextGen Venture Partners reports checks of $500K to $10M.
Does NextGen Venture Partners lead rounds?
Yes. NextGen Venture Partners says it can lead.
Who are the partners at NextGen Venture Partners?
Ben Bayat (Managing Partner), Chris Keller (Managing Partner), Jon Bassett (Managing Partner).
Is NextGen Venture Partners active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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