Craig Hanson, Next World Capital

Craig Hanson is the Co-Founder and General Partner of NextWorld Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Craig Hanson

Craig Hanson is the Co-Founder and General Partner of NextWorld Capital, a San Francisco-based venture firm with $250 million under management that supports U.S. tech startups and facilitates their European expansion. His investment thesis targets seed, early, and growth-stage companies primarily in the United States, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, analytics, and big data. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, the firm is known for strategic investments in promising startups to accelerate their global growth. Notable portfolio companies include Docugami, Grain, and Stampli, which represent successful ventures across various technology industries. Hanson distinguishes himself through a public focus on data-driven Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, advocating for a scientific framework that allocates effort to explore new territories for game-changing growth. Additionally, he leverages his background as an Obama administration appointee to the State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy to advise on capital investment and international trade policy.

Craig Hanson at a glance

Role
Co-Founder & General Partner
Organization
Next World Capital
Location
San Francisco, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Software

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Craig Hanson at Next World Capital (San Francisco, CA) — sector focus: Software.
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Craig Hanson is based in San Francisco, CA.

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