Nicholas Negroponte — Contact Email, Phone & Team

Overview

Nicholas Negroponte is a pioneering angel investor and entrepreneur focusing on early-stage technology companies. He is the founder and chairman Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab and also founded the One Laptop per Child Association. Negroponte has personally provided start-up funds for more than 40 companies, including Zagats and Wired magazine. He has served on several boards, including Motorola and Velti, and is on the advisory board of TTI/Vanguard. Negroponte's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage technology ventures, particularly those that align with his interests in digital technologies and media innovation. He has been involved in various sectors, including consumer goods, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, transportation, financial services, retail, real estate, hospitality, food and beverage, entertainment, sports, and more. His investments often focus on companies that have the potential to revolutionize their respective industries through innovative technologies and business models. Throughout his career, Negroponte has demonstrated a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs who are developing groundbreaking solutions. His involvement in the One Laptop per Child project reflects his dedication to leveraging technology for social impact, aiming to provide affordable educational tools to children in developing countries. This initiative underscores his belief in the transformative power of technology to address global challenges and improve lives worldwide.

Investment Focus

Innovative technology solutions
Scalable business models
Strong management teams
Potential for significant market impact
Alignment with investor's values and interests

Portfolio Companies

SkypeZagatWiredAmbient DevicesVelti

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What sectors does Nicholas Negroponte invest in?

Nicholas Negroponte invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Massachusetts, United States. Nicholas Negroponte is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.