

Tony Florence
Co-CEO | NEA
Tony joined NEA in 2008 and is currently Co-CEO of the firm. He previously served as Co-President and prior to that as Managing General Partner, Technology, where he led and oversaw NEA’s global technology investing practices across enterprise and consumer for both early and growth-stage investing. Tony’s investing practice focuses on software and internet companies, with an emphasis on growth-stage investments, and he’s helped many founders build and scale industry-defining companies. Prior to joining NEA, Tony spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley, where he ran the tech investment banking group in New York and focused on the software and internet sectors, and was a member of the NA management committee. He earned his BA and MBA from Dartmouth College.
Outside of NEA, Tony is involved with many organizations including being on the board of the Boston Children’s Hospital, chair of Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board, the board of Northwell Health Feinstein Medical Research Institute, the board of Friends Academy, and the board of USA Lacrosse.
CIX Innovator of The Year Presentation: Clio
CIX is proud to announce Clio as the 2025 Innovator of the Year award recipient. Clio has revolutionized legal tech with cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions that streamline practice management, enhance client experiences, and drive innovation. Join us for a fireside chat with the mind behind the industry-disrupting business as Innovator of the Year, Jack Newton, chats with Clio’s lead investor, Tony Florence, and shares his journey of creating one of Canada’s fastest-growing startups.
The 2025 Innovator of the Year Award is made possible by the National Angel Capital Organization.