- Co-founder, New World Computing (1984–1996) — creators of the Might & Magic and Heroes of Might & Magic franchises; acquired by The 3DO Company in 1996.
- CTO & Co-founder, Robot Cache — decentralized PC game distribution platform; raised $40M+ via Tier 2 Reg A+ public offering.
- Former VP of Engineering, Playdom / Disney Interactive (DIMG).
- Prior CEO / Co-founder: Rapid Eye Entertainment and Pacific Beach Digital.
- 30+ years shipping interactive-entertainment platforms; BAFTA-recognized credits across Might & Magic, Heroes, Rise & Fall, Unreal Tournament, and Lord of the Rings Online.
Sponsor entity · Private placement
We sponsor SPACs that take AI-native companies public.
NextWave Sponsor is the principal vehicle behind Next Wave Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: NWAC) — a Nasdaq-listed SPAC targeting AI-enhanced business solutions.
Who we are
A sponsor team built around operators, not just financiers.
The NextWave Sponsor team has founded, scaled and exited companies across interactive entertainment, consumer technology and enterprise software — and previously sponsored a public-market SPAC exit.
Prior SPAC exits
1
DWAC → TMTG (DJT) business combination, 2024
Aggregate capital raised
$1B+
Across private, public and SPAC vehicles
Operating years
30+
In technology, media and interactive entertainment
Approach
How we invest our sponsor promote.
Applied AI that drives workflow automation and decision intelligence — expanding margins and delivering measurable ROI for enterprise buyers.
Skin in the game
Sponsor-provided at-risk capital funds the vehicle through to a merger — aligning our economics with public-shareholder outcomes.
Operator-led diligence
Targets are stress-tested against real unit economics, retention cohorts, and sales efficiency — not narratives.
Governance from day one
Independent board seats and public-company readiness planned before, not after, the business combination.
Disciplined valuation
Structured terms and PIPE discipline to avoid the post-de-SPAC discount that has penalized prior cohorts.
Where we look
Applied AIWorkflow AutomationData IntegrationsDecision IntelligenceAgentic ServicesQuantum Computing
Team
Sponsor leadership
The individuals funding the sponsor at-risk capital and leading target selection for NWAC.
- 25+ years as a senior video-game industry executive; 16 years managing digital distribution.
- CEO & Co-founder, Robot Cache — decentralized PC game distribution platform (founded with Brian Fargo, 2018).
- Former Director, Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) 2021–2022 — the SPAC whose business combination with Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) closed in March 2024.
- Prior leadership: SVP, Licensing & Digital Publishing at Atari; VP, Business Development & Licensing at Midway Games; Director of Business Development at Virgin Interactive Entertainment.
- Technology investor & Operating Partner, Rewired Venture Studio (Lausanne).
- Managing Director, Polytech Ventures — EPFL-originated early-stage Swiss VC fund (2011–present).
- Co-founder, CFO & Board Member, BLOOM Social Analytics — AI platform for strategic analysis of social networks.
- Board Advisor, Team Vitality (esports).
- 20+ years of venture capital and operational experience; Executive MBA (Management of Technology), EPFL.
- 20+ years games industry — legal, marketing, production, and business development.
- Former EVP, Business Development & General Counsel, Robot Cache.
- Former VP, Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (2001–2006).
- Prior senior roles at Activision Blizzard and Universal Studios — franchises including Batman, Harry Potter, and Tony Hawk.
- J.D., Boston College Law School; DESS, Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas; B.S. Physics, University of Rochester.
Contact
Get in touch
Sponsor-side inquiries, co-sponsor opportunities, and private placement conversations.