Next Wave is constructing the definitive venture portfolio for the Sixth Wave of Innovation through rigorous research, disciplined investing, and hands-on company building. We identify and partner with foundational companies that will capture sustained, high-margin revenue in the emerging Machine Economy. Next Wave's deliberate approach to portfolio construction and venture building positions us to capture outsized returns as the Machine Economy takes shape.
Meet the Next Wave of Innovation.
Tubular Network
Tubular Network is revolutionizing short-haul logistics with groundbreaking autonomous delivery infrastructure. By combining conduit tubes with AI-driven autonomous vehicles, Tubular provides a sustainable, efficient alternative to traditional transportation methods.
Led by hyperloop technology veterans, Tubular has already secured strategic partnerships with industry leaders including SpaceX and USPS transport providers. Their innovative system reduces delivery times from hours to minutes while eliminating carbon emissions.
Next Wave is proud to support Tubular's mission to transform urban freight delivery, making it 10x faster, more cost-efficient, and scalable than current solutions. The company's technology promises to reshape the future of logistics infrastructure.
CronAI
CronAI is redefining 3D perception technology with its groundbreaking senseEDGE platform, positioning itself as a leader in the convergence of artificial intelligence and edge computing. The company's proprietary deep learning algorithms and adaptive architecture enable machines to perceive, classify, and respond to their environments with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.
With a robust IP portfolio including 11 patents and global operations across four countries, CronAI is addressing a $148T total addressable market. The company's unique edge-first approach and innovative technologies like FLIP and DARWIN provide powerful solutions for intelligent transportation, physical security, and industrial automation applications.
Surge Networks
Surge Networks, a Next Wave Partners venture studio project, is pioneering the development of nationwide Intelligent Infrastructure. Born from internal innovation and expertise, Surge is building the foundation for America's autonomous future. Our team has architected a unique federated ownership model that enables rapid deployment of edge computing, last-mile networks, and connected devices across urban, suburban, and rural communities. By focusing on open-access platforms and sustainable development, Surge is creating the essential infrastructure backbone that will power smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and the next wave of technological innovation.
Anthem Lake
Anthem Lake is revolutionizing how software teams handle data integration. Their platform eliminates the burden of building and maintaining complex custom integrations, providing pre-built connectors and a powerful governance overlay that gives engineering teams complete control over their data ecosystem. Founded by tech veterans Justin Nemmers and David Federlein, Anthem Lake is tackling a $20B market opportunity in data integration software. As companies increasingly rely on AI and advanced analytics, Anthem Lake's solution provides the critical foundation for unlocking the full potential of distributed data infrastructure.