Rhapsody Venture Partners

Rhapsody Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in early-stage investments in hard-tech innovations. Founded in 2012, Rhapsody focuses on technologies such as new materials, engineering innovations, chemistries, and food tech, helping to bring these innovations from the lab to the market. The firm has a unique approach, recognizing the challenges traditional VC funds face when investing in scientific innovations. Rhapsody positions itself as a partner for scientific founders, providing both capital and co-creation support. Their investments span multiple sectors, including energy, advanced materials, life sciences, and industrial technologies. Notable portfolio companies include Tender Food, which is developing plant-based meats; NODAR, focused on autonomous transportation safety; and Sensatek, which creates high-temperature sensors for industries like energy and aviation. Rhapsody is known for its strategic partnerships and hands-on involvement in the growth and development of its portfolio companies​.