NXT Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

VC / Angel

Founded

2014

AUM

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 12 August, 2026

Profile

NXT Ventures is an angel and early-stage investment firm based in Boston. It was founded by Raymond Chang, a successful entrepreneur known for companies like GigaMedia and Luckypai, and Barry Turkanis, a former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. The team's members bring experience from areas such as internet technology, telecommunications, real estate, and financial services. The firm distinguishes itself through its strong connections and networks, particularly in the Asian markets, facilitating cross-border synergies for its portfolio companies.

NXT Ventures invests across various sectors, typically focusing on disruptive startup companies. They support companies at the Pre-seed and Seed stages, focusing on providing capital and guidance. The firm's strategy involves a 5 to 7-year investment horizon and includes both direct and co-investment strategies. They emphasize cross-border opportunities, especially leveraging their connections in Asian markets for market expansion and strategic partnerships.

Some notable investments by NXT Ventures include Pika Energy - clean energy solutions, ClinicalResearch.io - clinical research management, Cimcon Lighting Inc. - smart city lighting, Rosieapp.com - grocery delivery platform, and Luminopia - immersive therapy. These investments reflect NXT Ventures’ commitment to supporting innovative startups across different verticals.

Industry

Fintech Edtech Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Gaming Hardware Healthcare Services Industrial Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Pharmaceuticals SaaS Software Telecommunications Energy CleanTech Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Logistics

NXT Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
NXT Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC) Angel investor	Fintech Edtech Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Gaming Hardware Healthcare Services Industrial Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Pharmaceuticals SaaS Software Telecommunications Energy CleanTech Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Logistics	Seed Pre-seed Series A	North America Asia	$1-5 m	—	January 2018

Contacts

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Kacey Muldoon Chief Financial Officer

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Barry Turkanis Managing Director

Managing Director

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FAQs about NXT Ventures

Is NXT Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

NXT Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as an angel investor. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is NXT Ventures located?

NXT Ventures is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was NXT Ventures founded?

NXT Ventures was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does NXT Ventures invest in?

NXT Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Edtech, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Gaming, Hardware, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals, SaaS, Software, Telecommunications, Energy, CleanTech, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, Logistics.

What is NXT Ventures geographical focus of investments?

NXT Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does NXT Ventures typically invest in?

NXT Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of NXT Ventures investment?

NXT Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What are the contacts of NXT Ventures?

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