The next generation of investors in New York City is making a significant impact in the venture capital industry. These young investors, all under the age of 30, come from top firms like Female Founders Fund, Lerer Hippeau, and Bloomberg Beta, and are shaping the future of venture capitalism in the Big Apple.

Among them is Layla Alexander, a 25-year-old investor at Female Founders Fund, who is excited about the care economy, enterprise climate tech, and healthcare. Her firm's portfolio includes the astrology app Co-Star and model Winnie Harlow's Cay Skin. Talia Askowitz, 26, is a principal at Deerfield Management and was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025, having helped deploy over $500 million in capital.

Lori Berenberg, 29, transitioned from product management to venture capital at Bloomberg Beta, bringing a unique perspective to evaluating startups. Alex Chung, 26, is an investor at Chai Ventures, focusing on women's health, an area she believes has immense potential for innovation. Besart Çopa, 27, is a principal at Antler, having previously founded Chestr, an online shopping platform, and is now supporting other founders.

Ethan Daly, 27, is a partner at Shine Capital, having started out in investment banking before moving to Shine. George Easley, 29, is a principal at Outsiders Fund, having helped invest more than $25 million in companies such as Breedr and Cercle. Marina Girgis, 29, is an investor at Precursor VC, known for her knack at picking pre-seed companies, and Laura Hamilton, 26, is an investor at Notable Capital, focusing on data, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, and cybersecurity.

Emily Herrera, 25, is an investor at Slow Ventures, specializing in consumer investing and the creator economy. Bryce Johnson, 25, is an investor at Primary Venture Partners, advocating for diversity within VC. Bradford Jones, 28, is a principal at SignalFire, leading investments into companies like Tofy and Shade. Will McKelvey, 29, partnered with classmates to start backing startups while attending UC Berkeley and is now an investor at Lerer Hippeau.

Mason Murray, 28, is an investor at NEA, focusing on software companies selling to businesses or consumers. Zehra Naqvi, 25, is an investor at Headline Ventures, known for her popular venture capital newsletter No GPs Allowed. David Ongchoco, 28, is a co-founder of Comma Capital, investing at the pre-seed and seed stages. Will Robbins, 27, is a general partner at Contrary, having helped raise four funds worth millions.

Michael Shepard, 29, is a principal at Insight Partners, focusing on SaaS in Europe and North America. Alexandra Sukin, 27, is a vice president at Bessemer Venture Partners, investing in fintech, enterprise, and AI companies. Mark Xu, 24, is a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, one of the youngest to ever be promoted to partner at the firm. Claire Zau, 27, is an investor at GSV Ventures, leading AI investments, and Vincent Zhu, 25, is an early-stage investor at General Catalyst, working with founders building for the digitally native generation.

These young investors are making a significant impact in the venture capital industry, and their diverse backgrounds, interests, and areas of focus are shaping the future of venture capitalism in New York City.