New Enterprise Associates promotes Arjun Jain to Partner and Mason Murray to Principal while appointing Ashley Jepson to Senior Analyst in its global technology team

In a move that signals its continued commitment to investing in top tech talent, global venture capital powerhouse New Enterprise Associates (NEA) has announced a set of important leadership changes.

The firm recently promoted Arjun Jain to Partner and Mason Murray to Principal, while also welcoming Ashley Jepson as a Senior Analyst on its technology team.

Arjun Jain Steps Up as Partner

Arjun Jain, who joined NEA in 2021, has been making waves as an investor on the firm’s technology team.

He focuses on both consumer and enterprise investments, while also playing a key role in portfolio management.

Before joining NEA, Jain built his expertise at The Raine Group in New York, working on M&A deals and growth equity investments across technology, media, and entertainment worldwide.

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His career also includes a stint in Sales & Trading at J.P. Morgan, giving him a broad perspective on financial markets and investment strategies.

Mason Murray Becomes Principal

Meanwhile, Mason Murray, a member of NEA’s technology team since 2022, has been promoted to Principal.

Murray specializes in early-stage investments for both enterprise and consumer-focused companies.

Before his time at NEA, he worked as an investment banker at Bank of America within the Technology, Media & Telecom division, where he gained valuable experience advising on complex deals and emerging tech opportunities.

Ashley Jepson Joins as Senior Analyst

Alongside these promotions, NEA is also welcoming Ashley Jepson as Senior Analyst.

She will contribute to the technology team led by Partner Rick Yang, supporting investment research and portfolio oversight.

Jepson’s appointment reflects NEA’s ongoing investment in nurturing emerging talent within the firm.

About NEA

Founded in 1977, New Enterprise Associates is a global venture capital firm that invests across technology and healthcare sectors, backing companies at all stages—from seed funding to IPO.

As of June 30, 2025, NEA manages over $28 billion in assets, underscoring its position as one of the largest and most influential VC firms in the world.