NextUp by LvlUp Ventures: Accelerating and Investing In The Next Generation of Transformative Technology Startups, Led by Generation Z

NextUp, launched by LvlUp Ventures, is the world’s first Gen Z-led accelerator and venture studio, designed to back and build transformative startups created by and for the next generation. With a focus on technologies that will define the coming decades, NextUp is not only investing capital, but reshaping how early-stage innovation is supported.

At its core, NextUp reflects a growing belief that the most disruptive companies of the 2030s and beyond will emerge from a generation raised alongside the technologies now reshaping the global economy — from artificial intelligence to climate innovation, from decentralized systems to the evolving nature of work.

The initiative is spearheaded by Aaron Golbin, Founding Partner and Head of NextUp, who envisions the accelerator as a response to both the potential and the unmet needs of Gen Z founders. These entrepreneurs are often overlooked by traditional venture ecosystems but bring digital-native insight, cultural fluency, and a desire to build mission-driven companies.

Key Features of the NextUp Model:

NextUp also serves as a platform for thought leadership and public engagement, advocating for greater inclusion of Gen Z voices in investment, policy, and product innovation conversations. By giving founders unprecedented access to resources and a community that reflects their own experiences, NextUp is positioning itself as a catalyst for the next wave of startups that will reshape industries and society.

For further details, visit the original post by Aaron Golbin, Founding Partner and Head of NextUp at LvlUp Ventures.