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Philip Chopin, PGE 2011, appointed Head of European Operations at NEA

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07.16.2026

Global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA) has announced the appointment of Philip Chopin as Managing Director and Head of Europe, further reinforcing his key role in the development of one of the world's most influential technology investors across the European market.


Having joined NEA in 2022, Philip Chopin had already made a significant impact by leading the launch of the firm's first European office in London. This new promotion recognizes his strategic contribution to building and expanding NEA's European investment portfolio.


Over the past few years, he has led several major investments in high-growth technology companies, including Sana Labs, the artificial intelligence specialist recently acquired by Workday, as well as Synthesia, VAST Data, and CuspAI. According to Tony Florence, Co-CEO of NEA, Philip Chopin has played a pivotal role in strengthening the firm's European presence and identifying some of the most promising opportunities within the continent's technology ecosystem.


Before joining NEA, Philip spent several years at 83North, where he served as a Partner. During his tenure, he backed numerous European technology success stories, including Exotec, Paddle, Pelico, Podimo, HungryPanda, and Wolt, one of Europe's most notable tech success stories. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Project Leader at BCG.


Sources: businesswire.com



About NEA

Founded in 1977, NEA is one of the world's leading venture capital firms, with more than $35 billion in assets under management. The firm invests in technology and healthcare companies at every stage of growth and has been involved in more than 285 public offerings and over 510 mergers and acquisitions throughout its history..

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