NEAR
NEAR, or the Network for Empowered Aid Response, is a global civil society network focused on transforming humanitarian aid. It emphasizes local leadership, community agency, and equitable partnerships, aiming to reshape how aid is designed, funded, and delivered. NEAR is a movement comprised of local and national civil society organizations from the Global South, advocating for a community-centered approach to aid. The organization works to amplify the voices of its members and influence decision-making at various levels. NEAR promotes localization by shifting support systems to empower loca
Investing activity
NEAR appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is PERPTools (Seed, $5M, Oct 2026).
NEAR most often invests alongside Animoca Brands, Sfermion, Shima Capital and BigBrain Holdings, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about NEAR
What AI companies has NEAR invested in?
NEAR's AI investments include PERPTools. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is NEAR based?
NEAR is based in Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
What stage does NEAR invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, NEAR has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does NEAR co-invest with?
NEAR's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Animoca Brands (1 deal), Sfermion (1 deal), Shima Capital (1 deal) and BigBrain Holdings (1 deal).
How can founders reach NEAR?
Founders on AI Lounge can see NEAR's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add NEAR to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.