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Donald Katz, founder of Newark Venture Partners, spearheads an early stage investment fund to encourage technology startups in Newark. The fund leads seed rounds into B2B companies with check sizes up to $2 million. Katz is known for his active involvement in transforming the economic landscape of Newark through social impact investing and venture accelerators. He leverages capital for missionary purposes, prioritizing social impact alongside financial gains. With Audible as a successful backdrop, Katz’s professional journey highlights his transition from a writer to a leader in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of the spoken word. His commitment to urban renaissance is evident through initiatives like providing scholarships and internships to Newark youth and fostering socioeconomic diversity within his company.
Location: Newark, NJ
Country: United States of America
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: very-active
AI Reasoning: Searches show Don(ald) Katz is founder of Newark Venture Partners which participated in fundraising and continued investments in 2025 (e.g., firm activity and Fund III close reported Mar 19, 2025). The most recent public investment activity by NVP includes portfolio and fund actions in 2025; Don Katz is actively involved with NVP and its investments such as Podsights (portfolio company) indicating recent activity within 6 months.
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