New England Venture Capital Association

🚀 New Report Drop: Fintech Opportunities in 2025: Payments Category Surging The fintech market is heating up in 2025, and no category is moving faster than payments. In this new report done in collaboration with Value Creation Labs and Fidelity Private Shares, we take a deep dive into what’s powering that momentum. Inside the report, you'll find: - The rise of embedded finance, biometric authentication, and real-time payments - Why banks are shifting strategies and how founders are keeping up - How compliance is driving innovation — not slowing it down Payments companies are leading fintech in deal volume, exits, and new unicorns — and they’re not slowing down. Dive in to see what’s next. 👉 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eBkaxtRh #fintech #VC #payments #innovation #futureofpayments #startups

💳 Fintech is having a moment — and in 2025, payments is leading the charge. This Thursday, we’re dropping a brand-new report on the future of payments in collaboration with Value Creation Labs and Fidelity Private Shares. Packed with fresh data, standout startups, and expert insights, the report explores why payments companies are dominating the fintech conversation right now. 🚨 Spoiler alert: - 99 of today’s 325 fintech unicorns are in payments - Payments is the most active fintech category for VC funding in 2025 - Compliance and specialization are setting the pace for innovation Stay tuned for the launch on Thursday 👀 #fintech #VC #payments #embeddedfinance #biometrics #compliance

It’s no secret that New England is one of the country's top innovation hubs. In fact, Boston is currently outpacing the Bay Area and New York in per capita #VC investment, driven by our strong university ecosystem, deep tech expertise, and persistent #healthcare dominance. Mark Crane of General Catalyst shares his take on New England's contributions to the inno economy and predictions for our role in driving #AI advancements in the coming years in Silicon Valley Bank's new report in collaboration with the NEVCA. Give it a read to learn more about how New England is maintaining its edge compared to the rest of the U.S. Check out the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEicN_pD

This #ThrowbackThursday, we're taking a look back at the 2024 #NEVYs! We had a blast with our members and sponsors last year, and we can't wait to do it all again in 2025. Check out some of our favorite photos below:

💥 Introducing... the all-new Unpitch Summit! 💥 After over a decade-long run, we're putting a new spin on our classic Unpitch event to drive even more impact, insights, and connections for our New England entrepreneurial and VC communities. On Friday 4/25, #UnpitchSummit25 will bring together top-tier startups and senior-level investors from the New England inno ecosystem for an action-packed day of investor meetings, thought-provoking speaker sessions, high-quality networking, and more. We have a great lineup in the works – so stay tuned for more details soon! 👀 For more info on the event and our new format, check out the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYSz5TSH

We're excited to share the new State of the Market report from Silicon Valley Bank and the NEVCA! This collaboration examines the current innovation economy outlook for New England offering key insights and perspectives on the pulse of New England #VC and trends to consider for 2025. Give it a read: https://lnkd.in/eEicN_pD

Rudina Seseri, founder and managing partner of Glasswing Ventures offers her take on why founding #AI startups in Massachusetts might be the best decision you can make for your company. From its top research institutions and wide pool of highly technical talent, to its deep network of hardware and software industry leaders – the MA tech ecosystem offers significant resources and opportunities for startups looking to make a strong start. Read more in her article in Boston Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/e63GCDE4

Fantastic article on the future of embodied AI in robotics in The Robot Report from James Falkoff, Principal at Converge VC! Fusing #generativeAI and #robotics is still an ongoing process, but the applications of robots that are general-purpose rather than task-specific is something the tech world has long dreamed of. Read on to learn more about these growing capabilities: https://lnkd.in/gZnx5kVW

We’re expanding our team! I am hiring a biotech & healthcare associate to work alongside me, Steve, Morgan and Sofia in the Bessemer Venture Partners Boston office. If you (or someone in your network) are excited about the future of biotech and healthcare and want to play a key role in identifying and nurturing emerging companies, we encourage you to apply! Please email your resume and cover letter to laurenc@bvp.com with the subject line “BVP Biotech Investor Application”. We’re looking for someone who has a strong understanding of biotech R&D and comfort with analyzing scientific data. This person should be a great communicator (oral and written) with a genuine interest in investing in therapeutics startups (seed through growth) and working closely with entrepreneurs. No formal venture experience is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s in life sciences, bioengineering, bioinformatics/AI, or a related field is preferred. Experience ideally includes 2+ years in a role relevant to biotech (e.g., venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, or an operating role in biopharma). Backgrounds with an MD, PhD and/or MBA will be considered, but are not required.

A new report from PitchBook identifies Boston and the northeast as a vibrant hub for female #biotech founders! The stats report women-led healthcare startups as having captured 8.5% of venture funding in 2024 – the highest percentage across industries. As one of the top areas driving scientific advancement across the nation, it's no wonder so many bright minds are choosing New England as a home for building their startups 👩🔬 Check out the rest of the Boston Business Journal article here: https://lnkd.in/eFN8JMQW