Next Wave NYC
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Experienced founders and operators backing the next generation of world-changing founders in NYC. Focus on Native AI applications, Agentic AI for enterprise, and developer platforms for AI builders. Goal is to be the first institutional capital partner and provide operational guidance through critical early stages.
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Not focused on hardware, biotech, or non-AI companies. Geographically focused on NYC founders.
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- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
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- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
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