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Next Wave
Next Wave is a family office investing directly in early-stage software and internet companies from offices across seven North American cities.
Next Wave
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General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma City
Corporate office
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Additional offices
Millersville, MD · Ottawa, ON · Chattanooga, TN · San Francisco, CA · San Carlos, CA · Calgary, AB
Frequently asked questions
What is Next Wave's investment strategy?
Next Wave invests directly in seed through growth-stage equity rounds, concentrating on software, internet services, and selected frontier hardware. The firm takes minority positions with long hold periods and has participated alongside institutional venture funds in companies such as Boom Supersonic and Omni (acquired by Apple, 2018).
How does Next Wave source its deals?
The firm maintains offices across seven North American cities—Oklahoma City, Millersville, Ottawa, Chattanooga, San Francisco, San Carlos, and Calgary—which provides direct access to local startup ecosystems. This distributed footprint allows the investment team to source opportunities outside the competitive auction processes common in major venture hubs.
Who leads investment decisions at Next Wave?
Next Wave has not publicly identified a managing partner, CIO, or named investment committee. The firm operates without named principals in public filings or on its website, which is consistent with a family office structure where decision-making authority rests with undisclosed family members or a single principal.
Does Next Wave commit to external venture funds or invest only directly?
The firm's known activity shows direct equity investments in operating companies rather than limited partner commitments to external funds. There is no public record of Next Wave acting as an LP in venture capital partnerships.
Where does Next Wave's capital come from?
The source of Next Wave's capital has not been publicly disclosed. The multi-city office structure and early-stage investment pattern are consistent with a single-family office, but no specific wealth-origin narrative or founding family has been identified in public record.
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