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New Media Ventures is a mission-driven venture fund and investor network supporting startups that use media and technology to drive progressive change.

02/18/2026

RIP Rev. Jesse Jackson. 🕊️

An undeniable force in the fight for civil rights, whose words built solidarity among Black and working class people.

02/12/2026

We loved how unapologetically Bad Bunny showed up on Sunday, using his performance to both honor his/our culture and use it as a mirror for our country’s failings.

Here’s a little meme / cultural commentary roundup for you 🥰

02/08/2026

Today is our late friend Michael Latt’s birthday. In the year before his untimely death, our team collaborated with him on two beautiful events spotlighting not just our work but visions of love, hope and radical imagination. Michael embodied every bit of that vision. We are so honored to continue his legacy through film showcases the past two years in partnership with .

Forever in our hearts. ❤️

02/06/2026

Our Co-President Phil Sanders spent the evening at Oakland Tech Week celebrating what this community built—and helping imagine what’s next. 🙌🏿

Last year, Oakland Tech Week activated the city with 7 days of programming, 40+ events, and 4,200+ participants, powered by 30+ Oakland organizations. From startup pitches to deep convenings across tech, capital, and civic leadership, it was a real proof point for what’s possible when Oakland builds together.

This gathering was both a thank-you and a work session: learning from past hosts, then rolling up our sleeves to shape a bold, executable vision for Oakland Tech Week 2026. Grateful to be in community with leaders making the ecosystem stronger & can’t wait to see what comes next.

02/05/2026

It was refreshing to see some of our favorite artists get up at the Grammys and boldly share messages in support of immigrants and against ICE. Celebrity will not save us, but cultural moments like these can slowly effect change ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

Thank you for these graphics.

01/30/2026

We’re participating in the general strike today and we encourage you to join us. ICE out of everywhere!

12/19/2025

We have more highlights we could share but we’re tired so we’re logging off 😂🥱

See you in the new year (we’re back 1/12)! 👋🏾

12/12/2025

Phil joined global human rights leaders at the Heising-Simons Foundation’s International Human Rights Day convening earlier this week. More than 300 advocates, organizers, and philanthropic partners came together to lift up stories of courage, movement-building, and community power. Hearing directly from leaders like , President Juan Manuel Santos, , Kica Matos, and was a powerful reminder that defending our shared humanity requires sustained collaboration and bold imagination.

12/09/2025

We just got back from a team retreat where we spent quality time together in Santa Barbara, talking about how we can build trust and work better together. We had lots of good food and laughs.

Special thanks to from for his amazing facilitation during the two days that helped our team open up and sparked important conversations.

11/18/2025

Jess joined funders, builders, and community leaders at the Festival Funder Summit, a day dedicated to unlearning the habits holding our sector back. From data governance and AI hype to narrative power, sustainable funding models, and honest learning, the conversations pushed all of us to imagine what comes next for responsible, justice-centered tech. Grateful to be in community with those shaping a better digital future.

11/15/2025

One thing about us is… we’re a team that doesn’t miss an opportunity for a photo opp. This one’s from our events during LA Tech Week last month 🥳

S/O to Anna, Carlos’ wife, for her extra help that week!

11/14/2025

Our Co-President, Phil Sanders, joined global impact investors at the GIIN Impact Forum in Berlin to explore how capital can drive systems-level change, not just growth. Specifically, he loved the conversation around the role investors can play in safeguarding. independent media.

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