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Neoteny Labs operates as an early-stage venture capital fund, actively managing a diverse global investment portfolio. While no longer making new investments, its primary focus involved deploying capital into promising technology startups worldwide. This approach provided crucial financial backing and strategic support, fostering innovation within the nascent technology ecosystem.
The fund was established in 2009 by Joichi Ito and James Chan. Ito, a seasoned venture capitalist, partnered with Chan to create Neoteny Labs, leveraging the investment experience of Ito's earlier firm, Neoteny. Their insight aimed to form an internationally-focused vehicle, operating from Singapore, to support emerging global ventures.
Neoteny Labs supports early-stage startups seeking capital and strategic guidance for growth and expansion. Though new investment activities have concluded, the fund remains dedicated to overseeing and nurturing its existing portfolio companies. Its original vision was to cultivate a broad international portfolio, fostering technological progress across diverse global markets.
Neoteny Labs has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $11.0M Series A in littleBits in November 2013.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2013 | littleBits | $11.0M Series A | Foundry Group, True Ventures | Andreessen Horowitz, Authentic Ventures, BoxGroup, DST Global, Felicis Ventures, Gotham GAL Ventures, Mozilla Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Shine Capital, Uncork Capital, Derek Proudian, Jason Port, JAY Dwivedi, Joanne Wilson, Josh Spear, JUN Makihara, Mohamed Nanabhay, Nicholas Negroponte, Salah Chamma, Taha Mikati, Khosla Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Mena Venture Investments, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, TWO Sigma Ventures, VegasTechFund |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Burpple | $500K Seed | Neoteny Labs, James TAN | — |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Foound | $500K Seed | — | Varsha RAO, East Ventures, EDBI |
