New Rising Ventures is the 501(c)(3) affiliate of New Media Ventures. NRV supports early-stage, nonpartisan entrepreneurs and activists transforming our democracy through innovation.
NRV is actively funding. Click the link to learn more.
Visit NRVThree Degrees of Impact
We realize untapped potential. We support people working to make progress in three ways:
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An innovative fund
We have developed a fund that allows us to invest flexibly for the greatest impact, across for-profits and nonprofits.
Who We Invest In -
An unexpected network
We bring together diverse perspectives - from policy, activism, technology, media, philanthropy and venture capital.
Our Network -
Shared knowledge & expertise
We create and share articles, guides and whitepapers to kickstart changemakers and inspire the field.
Tools for Change
Learn more about us.
Mission and TeamFeatured Investments
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Ekō
Curbing the growing power of corporations by mobilizing our community of millions
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Sister District
Sister District harnesses the energy of volunteers in deeply blue (or red) places and channels it to where it can make a real impact
See our criteria and the startups we’ve funded.
Who We Invest InNMV in the Press
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Liberal seed fund announces $1.2M in new funding (opens in a new window)
— POLITICO
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Can the Resistance actually win elections? Virginia is the test (opens in a new window)
— Vice
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14 progressive startups get $50K each to fight Republican agenda (opens in a new window)
— CNN
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For Media Startups, the ‘Resistance Will Be Venture-Backed (opens in a new window)
— Wall Street Journal
Apply for Funding
We host open investment processes for early-stage startups seeking funding via our Innovation Fund. The most successful applications are beyond the idea phase. We have a simple set of criteria for those we fund.
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We have many ways for investors to get involved. We’d love to hear from you.
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