Peter Sonsini rose from principal to Head of Enterprise Software at NEA, where he focused early on cloud infrastructure and developer platforms before they became mainstream, backing companies in identity management, network verification, and observability. After his NEA tenure, he founded Laude Ventures, continuing to specialize in infrastructure-security deals and partnering with technical founders at the intersection of AI and infrastructure, including leading NEA's Series A investment in Perplexity AI.

• Strong ties to the UC Berkeley ecosystem and its athletic programs. Frequently highlights investments originating from the university and its research labs, pointing out connections between successful startups like Databricks and the school, while also celebrating Cal sports like the varsity rugby team.
• Focused on big data infrastructure and predictive analytics. Regularly champions companies that help enterprises unlock the value of their data, noting specific investments in platforms like StreamSets for data performance management and MapR for enterprise data environments.
• Advocates for building companies around open source software. Believes standardized open source products are essential for helping enterprises avoid vendor lock-in, repeatedly celebrating the massive growth and community adoption of portfolio companies like Nginx.
• Interested in practical business development and strategic partnerships. Shares advice on OEM strategies for startups and frequently praises tangible growth milestones, such as highlighting when GuideSpark crossed the five hundred customer mark.