Jerry Neumann is the founder and Managing Director of Neu Venture Capital. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Jerry Neumann is the founder and Managing Director of Neu Venture Capital, a firm he established in 2008 to invest in early-stage internet companies after previously co-founding Root Markets and working as an IBM engineer and Deloitte consultant. His investment thesis focuses on seed-stage technology companies, particularly those in enterprise software and ad tech that are built on strong technical foundations and aim for long-term impact. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not explicitly detailed in available sources, he has backed over 70 early-stage startups through his firm. Notable portfolio companies include Datadog and The Trade Desk, both recognized enterprise software and ad tech firms. Neumann distinguishes himself as a thought leader who co-authored the 2023 book *Founder vs. Investor* and serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia Engineering teaching entrepreneurship. He is also recognized as one of NYC’s top early-stage investors by Business Insider and actively mentors at organizations like TechStars NY and Women Innovate Mobile.
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