Next Coast Ventures
Seed to Series B venture capital firm
Next Coast Ventures is a Seed to Series B venture capital firm that typically writes $250K–$2M checks in Healthcare Tech, Proptech and SaaS. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Next Coast Ventures as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Next Coast Ventures include Kaitlyn DeBernardo (Partner, COO & Head of Platform) and Michael Maloney (Principal).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Typical check
- $250K–$2M
- Stages
- Seed–Series B
Overview
Next Coast Ventures at a glance
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Check size
- $250K–$2M
- Sectors
- Healthcare Tech, Proptech, SaaS, Media Tech, Robotics, Business Services
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
- Website
- nextcoastventures.com
Investment thesis
Invest in emerging companies at the critical stage of development ('make or break point') between the coasts to launch them into hyper-growth through thematic research and operator-led support.
Stated on nextcoastventures.comWEBSITE
What sets Next Coast Ventures apart
- Operator-first partnership model with partner-level resources from successful founder/operators
- Expert network access (150+ operators)
- Company building playbooks developed from operational experience
- Dedicated Head of Platform role focused exclusively on portfolio support
Recent investments
DryPowder has tracked these recent investments from Next Coast Ventures: Workweek (Series A, early 2024).
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 14
Backed: UpEquity, Workweek, Everly Health + 11 more
Partners
5 partners at Next Coast Ventures
- Kaitlyn DeBernardo
Partner, COO & Head of Platform
- Michael Maloney
Principal
- Michael Tian
Vice President
- Mike Smerklo
Co-Founder and Managing Director
- Thomas Ball
Co-Founder and Managing Director
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FAQ
Questions about Next Coast Ventures
What does Next Coast Ventures invest in?
Next Coast Ventures is a Seed, Series A, Series B stage Healthcare tech, Proptech, Saas, Media tech, Robotics, Business services investor, typically writing $250K – $2M checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Invest in emerging companies at the critical stage of development ('make or break point') between the coasts to launch them into hyper-growth through thematic research and operator-led support.
What check size does Next Coast Ventures write?
Next Coast Ventures typically writes $250K – $2M checks at the Seed, Series A, Series B stage in Healthcare tech, Proptech, Saas, Media tech, Robotics, Business services.
What makes Next Coast Ventures different from other funds?
Next Coast Ventures stands out on 4 points: Operator-first partnership model with partner-level resources from successful founder/operators; Expert network access (150+ operators); Company building playbooks developed from operational experience; Dedicated Head of Platform role focused exclusively on portfolio support.
What has Next Coast Ventures invested in recently?
Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from Next Coast Ventures include Workweek (Series A, early 2024).
What other funds are similar to Next Coast Ventures?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Javelin Venture Partners, HAX, Vertex Ventures.
How do I reach Next Coast Ventures?
Next Coast Ventures accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required.
Sources
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