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Key people at New Era Ventures.
New Era Ventures was founded in 2017 by Andre Byers (Owner and Founder) and Gideon Argov (MANAGING PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER).
New Era Ventures operates as a social-minded conglomerate, developing innovations that empower individuals and advance communities. The company crafts solutions designed to foster self-determination and growth, merging a mission-driven approach with practical applications. Its initiatives deliver impactful tools addressing societal needs and promoting collective well-being through community-focused development.
Andre Byers, a Harvard-educated entrepreneur and inventor, founded New Era Ventures, inspired by Frederick Douglass's 1870 "New Era" newspaper. Byers established the firm to perpetuate the newspaper's original aim: promoting self-determination for underserved populations. His background, including a Howard University professorship and urban economic development leadership, profoundly influences the company's community-centric philosophy.
New Era Ventures primarily serves individuals and communities seeking practical advancement and empowerment. The company envisions its innovations enabling greater self-sufficiency and collective prosperity. It remains dedicated to its founding principles, continuously expanding opportunities and supporting resilient growth within impacted communities.
New Era Ventures was founded in 2017 by Andre Byers (Owner and Founder) and Gideon Argov (MANAGING PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER).
Key people at New Era Ventures.
New Era Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $18.0M Seed in Lumia in December 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Lumia | $18.0M Seed | Michael Rogers | — |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Papaya Global | $100.0M Series C | Alkeon Capital, Greenoaks Capital | Calibrate Ventures, Chloe Capital, Giant Ventures, GreenPoint Partners, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Inspired Capital, LUX Capital, Menlo Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Scale Venture Partners, Tekfen Ventures, Access Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Dynamic Loop Capital, Group 11, Insight Partners, IVP, Workday Ventures |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Papaya Global | $40.0M Series B | Scale Venture Partners | Calibrate Ventures, Giant Ventures, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Tekfen Ventures, Access Industries, Bessemer Venture Partners, Claltech, Dynamic Loop Capital, Group 11, Insight Partners, Workday Ventures |
