nvp capital is a New York based venture capital firm investing in seed stage enterprise software and vertical AI companies modernizing complex, under digitized industries. Founded by Dan Borok and Vaughn Crowe, the firm combines hands on operational support with deep enterprise relationships to help founders scale rapidly inside Fortune 500 environments. With an LP base heavily composed of major institutional and corporate partners, the firm positions itself as a bridge between early innovation and large enterprise adoption.
Fund II is an $80 million vehicle that brings the firm’s total assets under management to $200 million. The fund is backed by a strong institutional LP base that includes Prudential Financial, Rutgers University Endowment, Ford Foundation, Liberty Mutual Investments and corporate partners such as Audible and Horizon Mutual Holdings.
The fund continues the firm’s strategy of backing early seed stage enterprise and vertical AI companies and is designed to deepen nvp capital’s global presence. The firm positions Fund II as a high conviction vehicle focused on helping founders accelerate customer access, enter regulated or enterprise heavy markets and scale efficiently within large corporate environments.
The strategy builds on results from Fund I, which generated strong performance through follow on rounds and successful exits. Fund II also integrates a social impact component, committing a portion of carried interest to Braven, an organization supporting upward mobility for young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Leadership
nvp capital was co founded by Managing Partners Dan Borok and Vaughn Crowe. Their combined experience spans Google, Millennium, multi cycle venture investing and deep operational roles supporting enterprise customers and complex industry transitions.
Investment Strategy
nvp capital combines founder first investing with an enterprise oriented go to market model. The firm partners with early stage teams to refine customer targeting, accelerate sales cycles, build trust in regulated or conservative industries and leverage a broad network of Fortune 500 institutions represented in its LP base.
The firm focuses on vertical AI and software that can generate measurable operational improvements within legacy industries, emphasizing strong technical foundations, early commercial validation and scalable enterprise demand.
Notable Investments
Portfolio companies across Fund I and Fund II include:
These companies have collectively raised significant follow on capital and several have achieved meaningful enterprise traction or strategic exits, including the acquisition of Podsights by Spotify in 2022.
Notable Exits
Exits include Spotify’s acquisition of Podsights and additional undisclosed liquidity events across the firm’s early seed portfolio.
Other
Fund II emphasizes a commitment to social impact by allocating a portion of carried interest to Braven. Fund I supported the Boys and Girls Clubs, reflecting an ongoing link between firm success and community advancement.
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