Where is Newchip's headquarters located?

Newchip's headquarters is located in Austin (United States).

How many companies has Newchip invested in?

Newchip has invested in 22 companies, including Opkey & SuperPhone.

Which companies has Newchip invested in lately?

Reuben Oliver & SAPi are the latest investments by Newchip.

How many exits has Newchip been involved in?

Newchip's portfolio has seen 2 acquisitions.

Newchip - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends

Newchip, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2016, is based in Austin, United States. With a presence in 8 countries, it has supported around 22 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Jul 2026, Newchip has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in its portfolio include Opkey, SuperPhone and 11Sight. The program is backed by a team of 11 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Reuben Oliver on Sep 29, 2022.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2016

Location

Austin, United States

Portfolio Companies

Opkey, SuperPhone & 20 more

Sectors of Investment

Enterprise Applications, High Tech & 18 more

Stages of Investment

Seed & Series A

Locations of Investment

United States, Canada & 6 more

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Newchip has a portfolio of 22 companies. Their most notable investments are in eMasters and rThreat.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, Colombia and 5 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail and 17 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by Newchip:

1. Opkey

Provider of AI-powered test automation platform for enterprise resource planning. The platform offers capabilities such as test discovery, pre-built test libraries, and a no-code testing builder. It features AI-enabled self-healing scripts, impact analysis, and reporting dashboards. The platform supports various applications and integrations. It helps streamline configuration, accelerate test automation, and reduce implementation costs.

Key facts about Opkey

Founded Year: 2015
Location: Dublin (United States)
Stage: Series B
Total Funding till date: $58.2M
Employee Count: 430 as on May 31, 2026
Investors: PeakSpan Capital, Vertica Capital Partners and 5 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 22, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. SuperPhone

SuperPhone is a mobile messaging platform that helps enterprise retail brands acquire, retain, and engage with mobile customers. It provides a SuperPhone number to connect with fans and friends alike. Users can manage this number through its web or mobile app. It facilitates interaction with smart auto-responses, segmentation, and personalized messages.

Key facts about SuperPhone

Founded Year: 1999
Location: New York City (United States)
Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2022
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $4M
Employee Count: 19 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investors: Transmedia Capital, Galvanize and 19 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 25, 2018, $*****

3. 11Sight

Provider of AI-powered agents for automotive and hospitality sectors. These agents serve as first points of contact, handling inquiries, scheduling appointments, and escalating complex issues to human agents with relevant context. Applications include service support, front desk assistance, sales engagement, and outbound communication. The agents automate routine tasks, freeing up human staff for more complex interactions and improving customer experience. The platform offers various agent types tailored to specific industry needs.

Key facts about 11Sight

Founded Year: 2016
Location: Berlin (Germany)
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $5.15M
Employee Count: 29 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investors: Bhatia Ventures, Keiretsu Forum and 10 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 20, 2022, $*****

4. UNTAP

Online portfolio monitoring and management solutions. The platform provides portfolio monitoring, value creation planning, ESG tracking, and other solutions to users. It helps users to consolidate their financial results, value creation planning, and ESG metrics.

Key facts about UNTAP

Founded Year: 2018
Location: Farnborough (United Kingdom)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $1M
Employee Count: 18 as on May 31, 2026
Investors: The FSE Group, Newchip and 5 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 15, 2021, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

5. Joule Case

Manufacturer of lithium-based portable power stations. Its offerings include Control Module, Battery Module, Solar Module, and stackable systems. Its applications include residential power backup, recreational applications such as camping, commercial food trucks, industrial utilities, outdoor events, and much more.

Key facts about Joule Case

Founded Year: 2014
Location: Seattle (United States)
Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2023
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Seed
Total Funding till date: $2.13M
Employee Count: 15 as on May 31, 2026
Investors: Keiretsu Forum, Newchip and 3 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 19, 2022, $*****

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Newchip has invested in 22 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Reuben Oliver and most recent follow-on round was in rThreat.

Here are Newchip's Year-on-Year Investment Trends:

Year	No. of Investments
Year	1^st Round	Follow-on	Total
2026 (YTD)	0	0	0
2025	0	0	0
2024	0	0	0
2023	0	0	0
2022	4	0	4
2021	1	0	1
2020	0	0	0
2019	2	0	2

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Newchip has made 6 investments in Seed stage and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $5M.

Here are Newchip's investments by stage:

Stage of entry	No. of Investments
Seed	6
Series A	1

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Newchip has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications, Auto Tech, Business Services and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 18 Tech companies, 12 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 12 Software companies and at least 9 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).

Here are Newchip's investments by sector:

Sector	No. of Investments
Consumer	2
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications	1
Auto Tech	1
Business Services	1
Enterprise Applications	1
Others	5

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Newchip has made most investments in United States (4), followed by Germany where it has made 1 investment.

Here are Newchip's investments by geography:

Country	No. of Investments
United States	4
Germany	1
South Korea	1
United Kingdom	1

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Newchip has not made any investment in 2026 so far.

Here are the most recent investments by Newchip:

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Date	Company	Location	Round Details	Round Amount	Co-Investors
Sep 29, 2022	Reuben Oliver	United States	Seed	5400	-
Sep 16, 2022	SAPi	United States	Seed	6936	-
Aug 23, 2022	BAWN	United States	Seed	2348	-
Aug 20, 2022	11Sight	Germany	Series A	5103	-
Nov 15, 2021	UNTAP	United Kingdom	Seed	5789	-

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2 companies from Newchip's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was UNTAP in Mar 2026 by Bite Investments for $*****.

Here are Newchip's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:

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Company	Acquisition Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
UNTAP	Mar 12, 2026	Nov 15, 2021	Seed	5012
VitalityRx	Apr 28, 2022	-	-	8026

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Newchip has a team of 11 members including 1 Partner and 1 Venture Partner located in United States. Newchip's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.

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Over the past 7 years, 8 investors have co-invested in Newchip's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.

Invested before Newchip: Alchemist Accelerator, Istcapital and 6 others have invested in rounds before Newchip. There is 1 company where Alchemist Accelerator has invested before Newchip and 1 company where Istcapital has invested before Newchip.