Website
www.newmediaventures.orgContact
invest@newmediaventures.orgCategory
Regulatory & Policy
Type
Vendor
New Media Ventures (NMV) is a seed fund and national network of angel investors that provides early-stage capital and strategic support to media and technology startups driving progressive political change in the United States. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, NMV focuses exclusively on scalable, revenue-generating startups that create long-term impact beyond any single election cycle, targeting sectors such as media and narrative, organizing and advocacy, and elections and civic engagement. The firm has mobilized over $50 million to more than 70 startups since its founding in 2010, including notable companies like Upworthy, PushBlack, Indivisible, and Pantsuit Nation, demonstrating a strong track record within the progressive movement. Led by women co-presidents, NMV differentiates itself through its open, transparent, and accessible investment process, leveraging a network of engaged investors who serve as lead investors, advisors, or board members to ensure portfolio company success.
Flexible early-stage investment support for for-profit and nonprofit startups building media, civic tech, and AI solutions.
Overview of NMV’s investment criteria and the kinds of organizations and founders it funds.
A community of policy, activism, technology, media, philanthropy, and venture capital partners connected through NMV.
Articles, guides, whitepapers, and other resources intended to help changemakers and the broader field.
Background on NMV’s mission and leadership team.
NMV released a whitepaper on civic infrastructure and responsible AI. It is company-specific and dated within the past 7 days, but the excerpt available is limited.
