Who We Are
NEA is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. Founded in 1977, NEA has more than $28 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025 and invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company’s lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's long track record of investing includes more than 280 portfolio company IPOs and more than 500 mergers and acquisitions.
We are investors; but we are also technologists, inventors, operators, physicians, researchers, marketers and, yes, even entrepreneurs.
We bring all these disciplines together under one global fund, united by a shared passion for innovation and a collaborative culture. Our broad perspective and deep expertise allows us to spot trends early, move fast, and build to scale. We love what we do and we believe that our work will make a difference—from time-saving technologies to life-saving therapies, and a whole lot in between.
For more information, please visit www.nea.com.
Portfolio Spotlight
This is not a complete list of all NEA portfolio companies and is provided for illustrative purposes only. For more information, please go to www.nea.com.
The Fellowship
The NEA Fellowship is a spring semester opportunity for current students to work directly with the NEA investment team. It is designed to provide an unparalleled experience focused on learning the business of venture capital and witnessing the building of companies from the ground up.
What you will be doing…
Work alongside NEA investment professionals: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with NEA investors in company and pitch meetings, and you will be responsible for various aspects of follow-up, tracking, and investment research. You will manage a company tracker and stay up-to-date with startup launches. You may have the opportunity to support NEA portfolio companies with research projects and competitive analyses.
Develop your own investment thesis: You will create and maintain a comprehensive market map for a sector of interest, highlighting exciting startups in the space to assist NEA investors in sourcing and diligence efforts.
Engage with your campus entrepreneurial ecosystem: You will serve as an ambassador for NEA on your college campus, engaging with founders, researchers, and technologists as you build out your personal network.
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What We're Looking for in Candidates
We are looking for students who are involved in their campus venture and entrepreneurship ecosystem or who have a background in engineering, product, or design.
The ideal candidate is…
Curious – Asking questions and pursuing the best answers is at the heart of what we do. Curiosity is what makes us pursue investments and build conviction around them.
Collaborative yet independent – We give you a lot of freedom, so it’s important that you’re comfortable in driving processes forward and taking initiative, while keeping team members informed and involved.
Engaged – There is never a day when we don’t learn something new. It’s important to be constantly engaged and aware of new technologies and trends. This should be something you’re already passionate about!