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 NRVLearn more and apply for funding.
NMV's Investment CycleCheryl Contee
Co-Founder, Attentive.ly
Sister District Project
Celebration in San Francisco
Alex Niemczewski
CEO, BallotReady
GOTV Team
Vote.org
NMV Summit
Founder Discussion
Linda Sarsour
Founder, MPower Change
Indiana Indivisible Event
Member Group
Taren Stinebrickner-Kauffman
Founder, SumOfUs
We realize untapped potential. We support people working to make progress in three ways:
We have developed a fund that allows us to invest flexibly for the greatest impact, across for-profits and nonprofits.
Who We Invest InWe bring together diverse perspectives - from policy, activism, technology, media, philanthropy and venture capital.
Our NetworkWe create and share articles, guides and whitepapers to kickstart changemakers and inspire the field.
Tools for ChangeLearn more about us.
Mission and TeamNew 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 NRVCurbing the growing power of corporations by mobilizing our community of millions
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 In— POLITICO
— Vice
— CNN
— Wall Street Journal
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.
Learn MoreWe have many ways for investors to get involved. We’d love to hear from you.
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