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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.

08/20/2025

💡⚜️Incredible to see so many New Media Ventures portfolio companies at Netroots thriving and shaping the pro-democracy ecosystem. Great to see , , , , .

08/08/2025

As traditional news outlets fade, content creators are stepping in covering underreported issues, translating breaking news in real time, and earning the trust of communities long overlooked by legacy media.

Co-authored by our Investment Associate, Abi Leung and CEO & co-founder, Ashwath Narayanan, this report explores how we can transform one-off creators into enduring civic institutions.

“Investing in creators is investing in civic infrastructure.” – Jessica Salinas, Co-President

💡 Tap the link in bio to read more.

08/05/2025

Last week those of us in LA got together to celebrate our .la summer fellow Mackenzie! This is her last week with us. She’s been such a great addition to our team and we’ll miss her.

07/29/2025

A sneak peek at how our team spent summer break!

07/02/2025

Carlos had the chance to attend a powerful joint conference hosted by Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) in Albuquerque, New Mexico this past month. It was the first time these two organizations teamed up for their annual gatherings, and the energy was contagious. The conference focused on how philanthropy can better support Latine and Indigenous communities, both in the U.S. and across Latin America and the Caribbean. Sessions dug into everything from rethinking traditional funding models to defending democracy and Indigenous rights, all with an eye toward collective liberation.

Carlos pictured with (founder, ), (founder, ), (CTCO, Kapor Foundation). Video features Mike speaking!

06/18/2025

Join us in welcoming Mackenzie Carlson to our team for the summer as our MBA Fellow through the .la VC Fellowship!

A Los Angeles native and MBA candidate at USC Marshall, Mackenzie began her career at the intersection of entertainment and technology, supporting production and strategy at Netflix and Roku. She worked on the Emmy Award-winning show, The Umbrella Academy, for three seasons before launching Irish Cowboy Productions under the Netflix banner and later leading post-production at Roku Originals.

Her experience managing creative projects and scaling content strategies sparked a passion for how mission-driven businesses grow — ultimately leading her to pursue venture capital. At NMV & NRV, she’s excited to support visionary founders focused on the convergence of media, technology, politics, storytelling, and activism.

06/17/2025

Earlier this month, .leung joined storytellers, organizers, and creators at the Hollywood Climate Summit, a gathering exploring how media and culture can power climate action. From film and music to social media and mutual aid, the Summit showcased how creative industries are mobilizing for climate justice and building new narratives for a more sustainable, equitable future. Thanks & for the invite!

Clips feature , content creator, & Jeff Hermann, producer of Wild Robot.

06/11/2025

Last week Abigail Leung attended Cristina Jiménez’s book tour stop in LA featuring and

From growing up undocumented in Queens to co-founding United We Dream, Cristina has turned personal struggle into collective power. Dreaming of Home is a powerful call for immigrant justice, a rejection of the “good immigrant” myth and a tribute to the bold, relentless organizers driving real change. The conversation was a powerful reminder that a more just America is possible and worth fighting for.

06/06/2025

At the 2025 Lenfest Philanthropy Summit, our Fundraising Associate Inbar Sharon joined industry leaders and changemakers gathered to explore the future of news fundraising. Discussions focused on key strategies to communicate the vital role of local journalism, secure long-term financial support, and tap into new fundraising mechanisms like donor advised funds and planned giving. With a spotlight on board development and membership growth, attendees left equipped with actionable insights to strengthen their organizations’ sustainability and impact in an ever-evolving media landscape.

Inbar pictured with Monica Pirela, founder of Notivision Georgia.

05/28/2025

Phil spent a few days with the community last week. They kicked off with deep conversations among funders and advisors on the first day, then welcomed our incredible movement partners for a powerful second day of collective learning and connection, capped with an intimate performance from Keyon Harrold.

Phil pictured with Jennie Goldfarb, Director of Operations & Strategic Engagement at and , Co-Founder of

05/21/2025

On Friday, attended the 2025 Annual General Meeting at NeueHouse Hollywood.

It was a joy to be in the room with so many inspiring investors, founders, and A100 Honorees driving the Asian Pacific venture ecosystem forward. It was also wonderful hearing from leaders such as , Jason Kwon, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Ellenberg, Emily Yuan, Ivan Lee, and Máuhan Zonoozy

Thank you Megan Ruan and Oscar Wong for the invite!

05/13/2025

Last week, .leung and attended Meeting the Moment - Insights on Strategy, Rest, and Building in Challenging Times, an event hosted by .la

From navigating market shifts to addressing burnout and building more inclusive investing ecosystems, the panelists kept it real with us. Thank you to Noramay Cadena (), Renata Aráuz-DeStefano (), Keren Eldad, and Alejandro Guerrero (Act One Ventures) for the energizing conversation.

And as always, so fun to run into our friends and Valeria Martinez!

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