Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

New Enterprise Associates

About New Enterprise Associates

5425 Wisconsin Ave. , Suite 800, Chevy Chase, Md. 20815
www.nea.com | 301-272-2300 | Founded: 1978

Industry: Financial Services | Category: Top Private Companies

The venture capital firm is known for making smart bets on start-ups. Last year, it hired former MedImmune chief executive David M. Mott and former XM Satellite Radio head Hugh Panero to boost its expertise in biotech and consumer technology. New Enterprise Associates has offices in Chevy Chase, Baltimore and Menlo Park, Calif. Along with investing in the United States, it puts money into companies in China and India.

2008 Financial Data

Total employees: 116 | Local employees: 60
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