Newark Ventures Partners

Newark Venture Partners (NVP) is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Don Katz, the founder of Audible. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, NVP aims to revitalize the city as a hub for tech entrepreneurs by investing in high-growth B2B technology startups, with a particular focus on enterprise software and vertical AI. The firm runs an accelerator program, NVP Labs, offering capital, company-building services, and workspace. NVP is supported by corporate partners like Audible, Prudential, and Bank of America, which provide strategic resources and mentorship to its portfolio companies. NVP has a strong commitment to diversity and community, actively investing in companies with diverse founders.