About Newlab
Newlab, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2012, is based in Brooklyn, United States. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 13 startups in sectors like High Tech, Auto Tech. As of Oct 2026, Newlab has witnessed 3 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Seeqc, Mantel and Crew Carbon. The program is backed by a team of 41 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $1.1M Seed round in Lamarr.AI on Dec 05, 2024, which also saw participation from Hazelview Ventures and milemark•capital.
Newlab's List of Top Investments
Newlab has a portfolio of 13 companies. Their most notable investments are in CyanoGuard and Nextiles.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, India and 1 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Auto Tech, Enterprise Applications and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series B and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Newlab:
1. Seeqc
Provider of system-on-chips for quantum computing applications. Its patented single flux quantum (SFQ) is integrated with qubit chips for low noise digital control. It has applications in machine learning/AI, quantum chemistry, logistics optimization, pharmaceuticals, and the financial sectors.
Key facts about Seeqc
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Elmsford (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $64.3M
- Employee Count: 45 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: EQT, WorldQuant Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Sep 09, 2025, $*****

2. Mantel
Developer of high-temperature carbon capture materials for industrial applications. These materials are designed to operate within the high-temperature environments of boilers, kilns, and furnaces, enabling highly efficient carbon capture. The technology facilitates carbon dioxide capture to meet climate goals, offering a viable solution for various industries. The materials are engineered for effective and efficient CO2 removal in demanding industrial settings.
Key facts about Mantel
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Cambridge (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $50.3M
- Employee Count: 49 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Shell, BP Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Crew Carbon
Developer of a platform removing greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater. It provides users with a company focused on removing greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing enhanced weathering technology to store CO2 permanently. Their platform uses natural weathering to treat wastewater and remove carbon dioxide from municipal and industrial systems.
Key facts about Crew Carbon
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Brooklyn (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $24.3M
- Employee Count: 28 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: ESD, AP Ventures and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 14, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Cloud-based predictive analytics and data management software for multiple industries. It offers AI and IoT interfaced operations analytics that connects mobile heavy machinery, collect information, and provide data-based insights to detect faults. It enables users to use machine learning algorithms to optimize human intelligence and provides smart solutions. It enables users to discover patterns and trends from the data and provides solutions to the mining, steelmaking, chemical, and manufacturing industries.
Key facts about talpasolutions
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Essen (Germany)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $23.4M
- Employee Count: 60 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Newlab and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 28, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. Nextiles
Sports perfprmance analytics systems. It offers smart wearables, smart fabrics, tracking software and hardware, and sensors devices. It enables users t o capture and measure 3D data regarding the movement of limbs and the body.
Key facts about Nextiles
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Brooklyn (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Employee Count: 4 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Newlab, Drive by DraftKings and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 07, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Newlab's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Newlab has invested in 13 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Lamarr.AI.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Newlab's Investments by Stage
Newlab has made 9 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.94M, 2 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $27.1M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $30M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 9 |
Series B | 2 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Newlab's Investments by Sector
Newlab has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Environment Tech, Sustainability Tech, Auto Tech and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 10 Tech companies, 8 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Tech hardware companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 4 |
Environment Tech | 3 |
Sustainability Tech | 3 |
Auto Tech | 2 |
Consumer | 2 |
Others | 18 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Newlab's Investments by Geography
Newlab has made most investments in United States (9), followed by Germany where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 9 |
Germany | 1 |
India | 1 |
Switzerland | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Newlab's recent investments
Newlab has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Newlab:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 05, 2024 | United States | Seed | 4763 | [+3] | |
Oct 30, 2024 | United States | Seed | 9548 | [+6] | |
Jun 28, 2024 | United States | Seed | 4602 | [+8] | |
Jun 20, 2024 | United States | Series A | 6963 | [+8] | |
Mar 28, 2023 | Germany | Series B | 1362 | [+8] |
Acquired companies in Newlab's Portfolio
3 companies from Newlab's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Nextiles in May 2026 by BetterGuard for $*****.Here are Newlab's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | Jun 07, 2022 | Seed | 9723 | |
Jul 15, 2025 | Dec 14, 2022 | Series B | 8484 | |
May 15, 2024 | Dec 17, 2021 | Seed | 9788 |
Team profile of Newlab
Newlab has a team of 41 members including 9 Partners and 12 Principals located in United States, Turkey and 2 more locations. Newlab's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Newlab:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | Uruguay | - | - | |
Partner | Detroit | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Brooklyn | - | ||
Partner | Brazil | - | - | |
Principal | New York City | - | - | |
Principal | Washington | - | - |
Co-investors of Newlab
Over the past 5 years, 109 investors have co-invested in Newlab's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Newlab: National Science Foundation, New Climate Ventures and 32 others have invested in rounds before Newlab. There are 2 companies where National Science Foundation has invested before Newlab and 1 company where New Climate Ventures has invested before Newlab.
- Top Co-investors of Newlab: 58 investors entered a company along with Newlab. These include investors like Prospect Mining Studio (2 companies).
- Invested after Newlab: A total of 17 investors have invested in Newlab's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Constellation Technology Ventures (1 company) and Azimut Investments (1 company).
Recent News related to Newlab
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Newlab New Orleans and JERA Partner to Commercialize CO₂ Capture TechnologiesPR Newswire•Dec 03, 2025•Newlab, JERA
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Armada and Newlab Partner to Build a Global Edge Startup EcosystemBusiness Wire•Jan 16, 2025•Armada, Newlab
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CREW Carbon raises $5.3mm seed round to capture carbon at wastewater treatment facilitiesintelligence360•Nov 15, 2024•Crew Carbon, Carbon-Drawdown, Counteract, ReGen Ventures and 5 others
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CREW Carbon Raises $5.3M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Oct 30, 2024•Crew Carbon, ReGen Ventures, Animo, Connecticut Innovations and 3 others
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Newlab Appoints Carl Wolf as Chief Commercial & Operating Officer to Drive Global ExpansionBusiness Wire•Sep 24, 2024•Newlab