AI & Deep Tech VC Funds

Refinery Ventures is an early-scale venture capital firm founded in 2017 and headquartered in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded by Managing Partner Tim Schigel — a veteran Midwestern entrepreneur and founder of ShareThis — to bridge the post-seed to Series A 'early scale' gap, investing in founders building from emerging venture markets outside coastal hubs. Refinery has raised three funds in seven years: Fund I in 2017, Fund II closed at $38 million in 2022, and Fund III with a $50 million target filed with the SEC in November 2024, bringing total committed capital across the platform to roughly $90 million. The team includes Tim Schigel alongside partners Patrick Gilligan and Peter Schmidt. The firm leads rounds with check sizes from $100,000 to $5 million and a sweet spot around $1.5 million, investing across B2B SaaS, digital health, and human capital technology — HR tech, leadership development, and talent platforms. Across approximately 30 investments to date, notable portfolio companies include Kernel Technologies (Series A, Refinery's most recent investment in October 2025), Fooji, ENGAGE Talent, Torch Leadership Labs, and RedCircle. Rather than chasing hype, Refinery emphasizes what it calls 'removing constraints': pairing capital with hands-on mentorship, operational guidance, and network access for founders at the inflection point between product-market fit and scale. The firm selects teams that exhibit energy, perseverance, commitment, and a clear market-changing vision — attributes that matter more at the early-scale stage than at pure seed, where the execution challenge shifts from proving a concept to building a repeatable, growing business.

Regeneration.VC is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm dedicated to supercharging consumer-powered climate innovation. The firm is deeply committed to driving the shift from a linear economy to one grounded in circular and regenerative principles. Their investment strategy revolves around three key themes: Design, focusing on systems and materials inspired by nature; Use, which supports circular brands and products; and Reuse, which promotes technologies that repurpose materials and extend product life cycles. Notable portfolio companies include Cruz Foam, which develops compostable alternatives to Styrofoam, and Greyparrot, an AI-powered platform for material recovery. Regeneration.VC’s approach is highly impact-driven, leveraging a proprietary multi-factor system to assess the circular and regenerative potential of early-stage companies. The firm is supported by a team of industry leaders and strategic advisors, including Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays a pivotal role in guiding the fund's mission to address global environmental challenges. Regeneration.VC has raised significant attention and capital, including a $45 million inaugural fund, to support its mission of transforming consumer industries and fostering a sustainable future.

Reign Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and pre-seed rounds. Co-founded by Erica Duignan Minnihan and Monique Idlett-Mosley, the firm is committed to fostering diversity in the startup ecosystem by backing underrepresented founders, including women and minorities. Reign Ventures stands out for its inclusive approach, recognizing the immense potential in diverse founders and actively seeking to bridge the funding gap that often exists for these entrepreneurs. The firm targets a broad range of sectors, with particular emphasis on consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and marketplaces. By focusing on startups that harness the power of community, technology, and capital to address significant challenges, Reign Ventures aims to drive both social impact and financial returns. Their portfolio includes companies like SoloFunds, Dormify, and Babyation, showcasing their commitment to innovative solutions across various industries. Reign Ventures is not just an investor; they are a partner in growth. The firm takes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a powerful network of industry connections. This support is crucial for early-stage startups as they navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses. The firm also places a strong emphasis on helping founders transition from seed funding to successful Series A rounds, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability. With a mission to champion diversity and innovation, Reign Ventures is shaping the future of entrepreneurship by empowering the next generation of industry leaders.

Reinforced Ventures is a Pittsburgh-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in deep tech sectors such as robotics, AI, autonomous systems, and biotechnology. Founded in 2019 by Euan Guttridge, the firm actively backs innovative startups leveraging cutting-edge technologies to disrupt industries and solve complex problems. Reinforced Ventures often leads seed and early-stage rounds, targeting companies developing novel solutions in industries like aerospace, mobility, and life sciences. The firm has a strong portfolio, including companies like DAGsHub (a platform for data scientists), Electric Sheep Robotics (offering autonomy-as-a-service for lawn care), and Lemurian Labs (developing solutions for autonomous edge systems). Their geographic focus includes North America and select global markets, with investments spanning key hubs like Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto. Reinforced Ventures’ strategy centers on investing in scalable companies that combine hardware and software innovations, particularly those addressing critical challenges in automation, AI, and biotech. With over 65 investments, they continue to partner with visionary founders to accelerate technological advancements.

Reinventure is a Sydney-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage fintech and adjacent sectors, particularly in Australia. Founded in 2014 by Simon Cant and Danny Gilligan, the firm has a close partnership with Westpac, one of Australia's largest banks. This strategic relationship gives Reinventure access to deep financial insights, enabling it to invest in companies poised to drive change in the financial sector. The firm manages around $150 million in assets and has backed over 70 companies, including high-profile fintech ventures like Coinbase and ZestMoney. Reinventure is unique in its "founder-first" approach, providing not only financial backing but also access to Westpac’s resources to help its portfolio companies scale. Reinventure invests primarily at the seed and Series A stages, often focusing on disruptive technologies that could reshape the future of industries such as payments, legal tech, and digital banking. Reinventure’s portfolio extends beyond Australia, as it seeks to foster innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm prioritizes companies with scalable business models that have the potential to transform industries both locally and globally.

Remagine Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a London presence. The firm provides first-institutional pre-seed and seed checks to Israeli founders building at the intersection of technology, entertainment, data, and commerce — now sharply positioned around AI infrastructure, AI agents, and consumer and enterprise applications in the AI-powered digital economy. The firm is led by co-founders Eze Vidra, formerly General Partner at Google Ventures, and Kevin Baxpehler, previously head of venture capital at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, with Michael Lewkovicz as non-managing partner. Remagine raised Fund I at approximately $35 million to $40 million and closed Fund II at $25 million in November 2025, explicitly structured around three pillars: AI infrastructure, AI agents, and AI applications delivering measurable business or consumer outcomes. LPs include major European media companies and strategic investors from North America, Europe, and Asia. Remagine leads rounds and has made 41 total investments across gaming, media and entertainment, enterprise applications, consumer, and AI sectors. Several portfolio companies have attracted follow-on capital from Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Insight Partners. Notable names include Troup AI, Keewano (gaming analytics agent), Bridge (post-sales automation), and Somalogic, which was acquired by Illumina for $425 million in June 2025. Remagine explicitly does not invest in healthcare, cybersecurity, or defense, allowing the team to develop deep domain expertise in AI-driven entertainment, commerce, and productivity applications. The combination of Vidra's Google Ventures background and Baxpehler's media industry relationships provides a differentiated LP and portfolio company network that spans Silicon Valley, European broadcasters, and Israeli deeptech.

Remote First Capital, now rebranded as Prototype Capital, is a small, nimble VC fund focused on the future of remote work. Founded by remote-first operators and early-stage investors, the fund primarily backs startups shaping global work environments, with a portfolio including notable names like Hopin, Remote.com, and Mainstreet. Their investments span industries like SaaS, FinTech, AI, and productivity tools. With a global approach, they invest in pre-seed and seed stages across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and beyond, cutting checks typically between $100,000 to $200,000. They are known for leading early rounds, especially for startups revolutionizing remote work or global collaboration. Notably, they have a strong preference for investing early in first-check rounds, providing critical initial capital to startups. Led by Andreas Klinger, Remote First Capital takes a hands-on approach, offering not just capital but deep operational support, product feedback, and network access. They prefer startups to approach with a clear connection or pre-existing relationship, focusing on teams building globally scalable solutions. Their recent activity includes backing companies like Dust and Blocktorch, keeping them at the forefront of remote work innovation.

Remus Capital is a venture capital firm with a unique focus on investing in startups that leverage technology and science to transform traditional industries. Founded by Krishna K. Gupta in his MIT dorm room, the firm has since grown to have a significant presence in Boston, San Francisco, and London. Remus Capital targets early-stage investments, particularly in sectors like healthcare, AI, and the future of work, with a strong commitment to building long-term partnerships with founders rather than following a "spray and pray" approach. The firm’s portfolio includes innovative companies such as ClassPass, Cogito, and Beamable. These investments reflect Remus Capital's strategy of backing companies that challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what's possible in their respective industries. The firm is also known for its contrarian approach, favoring strategic, deliberate growth over rapid, unsustainable scaling. Remus Capital is deeply involved in fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech community and is actively expanding its global reach, particularly in Asia. This global perspective, combined with a strong technical foundation, positions Remus as a forward-thinking and resilient player in the venture capital landscape.

Renaissance Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) is a first-of-its-kind Michigan-focused venture capital fund of funds headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan and established in 2008. The firm was built on the thesis that Michigan — despite ranking in the top 10 US states for R&D capacity per the Milken Institute's 2022 index — is chronically underserved by venture capital relative to its innovation output. RVCF closes that gap by investing as a limited partner in national venture capital firms committed to deploying capital into Michigan or Michigan-connected companies, while simultaneously bridging those funds to the regional startup community and Michigan's established corporate LP base. The fund is led by Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner Chris Rizik alongside Partner Jeff Rinvelt. Across five vintages — Fund I (2008), Fund II, Fund III ($81 million), Fund IV ($77.5 million, closed July 2021), and Fund V (active, with a Michigan Department of Treasury commitment in February 2025) — Renaissance has raised more than $280 million of LP capital and facilitated over $3 billion of venture investment into Michigan. The current portfolio comprises LP positions in 60-plus top-tier venture capital funds across all sectors and stages — IT, SaaS, healthtech, life sciences, industrial technology, mobility, and clean tech — with more than 800 active underlying portfolio companies. By design, Renaissance does not make direct startup investments. Its function is fund-of-funds allocation, founder connectivity, and ecosystem-building at the regional level. The model has successfully attracted top-tier coastal managers to commit dedicated capital to Michigan, creating a more durable and distributed talent and capital infrastructure than any single direct-investment vehicle could achieve.

Renewal Funds is a mission-driven venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, focusing on early growth-stage investments in environmental technology and sustainable consumer products. With approximately $240 million in assets under management across three funds, Renewal Funds has a dual-sector strategy that emphasizes both environmental innovation and sustainable consumer products. This approach leverages cross-sector synergies and diversification to drive both environmental and social impact while delivering above-market returns for investors. Founded by Paul Richardson, Joel Solomon, and Carol Newell, the firm has a long history of mission-led investing. The team at Renewal Funds brings extensive experience in finance, legal, sustainability, and impact investing. Notable investments in their portfolio include Caboo Paper Products, Hodo Foods, and Tru Earth, which focus on innovative, eco-friendly solutions that address significant environmental challenges. Renewal Funds typically invests in companies with North American headquarters, at least $1 million in annual revenue, a scalable business model, and significant environmental and social impact. They provide more than just capital, offering strategic support, access to networks, and industry expertise to help their portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Rerail is a London-based solo-GP micro-fund founded in 2024 by Anthony Danon, a decade-experienced fintech investor who began his career at Anthemis Group in 2014 — where he worked on TrueLayer's seed round — before becoming Partner at Speedinvest, where he backed Primer and Wayflyer. Danon subsequently co-founded Cocoa with Carmen Alfonso Rico in 2021, completing 35 investments before the pair amicably parted ways to raise separate successor vehicles. Rerail One hit a first close at roughly $20.5 million against a $20 million to $25 million target in October 2024, backed predominantly by founders and operators as LPs. Rerail writes checks of $200,000 to $500,000 at pre-seed and seed stages in collaborative rounds — not solo-leading. The firm's philosophy treats fintech as a horizontal infrastructure layer rather than a narrow vertical: the mandate extends beyond pure financial services into fintech-enabled healthcare, energy, logistics, supply chain, property, and vertical AI, with a deliberately global rather than Europe-only footprint. Publicly documented portfolio companies include uiAgent (AI agent platform for accounting firms, which raised a $4.6 million seed in September 2025), Spiko (financial software), and Apprentice AI (co-invested alongside Maple Capital, Pitango Venture Capital, and Vertex Ventures Israel). As a newly launched fund with fewer than four public investments, Rerail is in early portfolio construction. Danon's prior track record across Anthemis, Speedinvest, and Cocoa covers more than 35 deals and establishes a credible pre-fund history. The operator-backed LP base signals alignment between the fund's investors and the founder communities it targets, a structure increasingly favored by first-time managers seeking to build deal flow through relationship density.

Reshape Ventures is a boutique early-stage investment firm based in New York City, founded in 2015. The firm has made over 200 investments, focusing on proptech, retail and e-commerce, and healthcare sectors. They support innovative startups from their early stages, helping them scale and succeed in competitive markets. Reshape Ventures' portfolio includes a variety of successful companies such as SoFi, Sweetgreen, and Flexport. In recent years, they've invested in companies like Grow Therapy, Betterleap, and Vivanterre, showcasing their continued commitment to backing high-potential startups. The firm is led by Managing Partner Vinay Menda, with key team members including Emir Ildiz, Partner & COO, and Brian DeRosa, Investor. They emphasize a collaborative approach, working closely with founders to provide not just capital, but also strategic guidance and industry connections.

Resolute Ventures, founded in 2011, is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments, backing extraordinary entrepreneurs across various sectors including consumer, data, developer tools, e-commerce, enterprise, financial services, technology, hardware, software, and marketplaces. Notable investments include companies like Greenhouse Software, Reonomy, Clutter, and Whoop. The firm has made over 160 investments and has seen around 77 exits, with companies like Influitive and Signifyd reaching significant milestones. Resolute Ventures prides itself on being highly entrepreneur-focused, often investing at the earliest stages before other investors come in. This approach allows them to make quick investment decisions and offer substantial support to startups from the ground up. The team is led by co-founders Michael Hirshland and Raanan Bar-Cohen, who bring a wealth of experience and a hands-on approach to their investment strategy. The firm's recent investments include Bolden Therapeutics and SGNL, indicating their ongoing commitment to innovation and growth in various tech sectors. For startups seeking a dedicated and proactive investment partner, Resolute Ventures offers a robust combination of expertise, rapid decision-making, and a strong support network to help entrepreneurs succeed.

Responsibly Ventures is a pre-seed impact venture capital fund founded in 2021 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. The firm is led by Founder and General Partner Zecca Lehn and operates with a team of five, including four partners. Its declared mission is to back remarkable founding teams focused on sustainability and social good in the United States, applying what the firm calls the 'impact moat' framework -- the durable strategic advantage that comes from a startup's mission and genuine commitment to building lasting positive outcomes. Responsibly applies a 100% inclusive investment lens, grounded in the belief that diverse teams produce more resilient ideas and greater impact. The firm deploys pre-seed checks with a sweet spot of $100K and a range of $25K to $250K, investing across cleantech, consumer goods, energy, fintech, sustainable fashion and AI. The portfolio numbers 19 companies spanning 18 sectors. Notable holdings include It's Electric, which is expanding curbside EV charging infrastructure in dense urban areas, and LumiTerra, whose reusable LumiCups have shipped approximately 200,000 units and displaced an estimated 37,500 pounds of single-use plastic. Climatize and Blind Insights represent the firm's most recent additions. The aggregated 2024 portfolio impact included 28 million cubic meters of water saved, 50 million cubic meters of water treated, and 45,000 metric tons of CO2e avoided. Responsibly Ventures operates with a deliberately high-conviction, hands-on ethos: each founding team is selected not only for product promise but for their demonstrable commitment to impact. The firm sees its inclusive investment lens and impact-first selection as compounding advantages that attract mission-aligned founders others overlook.

Restive Ventures is a cutting-edge venture capital firm focused on early-stage fintech investments, with a strong emphasis on financial technology and innovation. They aim to build a more customer-centric, efficient, and equitable financial world. Restive's portfolio boasts significant investments in transformative fintech companies like Dave, a public company, and JoinDaylight and Digit, which have been acquired​​. Restive Ventures targets early-stage fintech startups, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, often investing less than $4 million per round. They provide not just capital but also industry connections and deep operational support to help founders navigate the complex regulatory environment of financial services​. Geographically, Restive Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco but has a global outlook, seeking out fintech innovations wherever they arise. Their investment strategy focuses on identifying visionary founders who are ready to disrupt traditional financial models with new technologies. They prioritize companies that demonstrate potential for scalability and a strong product-market fit​. Recent investments include companies like Frich and NestEgg, showcasing their commitment to fostering innovative solutions in the fintech space. Restive Ventures typically leads rounds and remains actively involved in their portfolio companies' growth and strategic decisions​. The team is led by experienced professionals with deep expertise in both finance and technology, ensuring they can provide invaluable support to their portfolio companies. Their approach is hands-on, helping startups refine their strategies and scale efficiently in a highly regulated industry​.

Real Estate Technology Ventures (RET Ventures) is the first industry-backed early-stage venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to real estate technology, with a specialization in the multifamily and single-family rental sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Park City, Utah, RET is led by Founder and Managing Director John Helm — formerly Venture Partner at DN Capital, CFO of Marcus and Millichap, a McKinsey consultant, and the operator of two successfully exited venture-backed real estate technology companies. RET's core differentiator is its LP base: more than 40 of the largest REITs and private real estate owner-operators, together owning and managing over $600 billion of real estate assets and roughly 2.5 million rental units across North America, are both investors in and beachhead customers for RET portfolio companies. The current fund is $165 million, and the firm leads rounds with check sizes from $2 million to $50 million and a $5 million sweet spot across Seed through growth stages. Across 69 total investments, notable portfolio companies include Funnel (AI renter management software), Lula (maintenance platform), Measurabl (ESG analytics), Fitwel (built-environment health certification), OnsiteIQ, Property Shield (AI fraud prevention), and OurPetPolicy (pet management for multifamily). RET also runs a Housing Impact Fund and an AI Accelerator Program for early-stage solutions in multifamily leasing. The strategic LP structure removes the most common barrier proptech startups face: getting large landlords to pilot new software at scale. Portfolio companies enter with a warm introduction to dozens of enterprise customers simultaneously, compressing sales cycles that would otherwise take years and creating defensible customer relationships that drive durable growth.

Rethink Capital Partners is an impact-focused investment firm that manages a diverse array of strategies aimed at generating both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact. As part of Seavest Investment Group, Rethink Capital Partners oversees several funds, including Rethink Education, Rethink Food, and Rethink Impact, each targeting different sectors. Founded with the mission of leveraging capital to drive systemic change, Rethink Capital Partners has invested in various sectors including education technology, food technology, and gender equity. The firm has a strong emphasis on diversity, with a significant portion of its investments in women-led and minority-led companies. They are pioneers in impact investing, often ahead of market trends, and focus on businesses that address critical societal challenges. Notable additions to their team include Amy Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer, and Alison Smith, Partner, who bring substantial expertise and networks to the firm. Their roles focus on growing Rethink’s strategies and expanding their impact.

Rev1 Ventures is a prominent venture development studio based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to fostering startup growth in the Midwest. Managing over $130 million in capital, Rev1 supports startups from pre-seed through early-stage funding, with a strong emphasis on enterprise software and life sciences. Notable investments include Updox, MentorcliQ, and Aware​​. Rev1's strategy involves not only providing capital but also offering comprehensive support through its startup studio model. This includes access to corporate connections, top talent, and a robust mentor network. The studio's innovative approach has helped launch more than 150 startups and supported 70+ successful exits​. The firm recently launched several funds, including the $10 million Future Value Fund I, aimed at pre-seed investments, and the $20 million Rev1 Fund II, which supports high-growth companies in digital health, fintech, and more​. Rev1's investments are geared toward sectors like AI, digital health, and SaaS, with a focus on startups that are underserved by traditional venture capital​​. Rev1's team, led by CEO Tom Walker, brings a wealth of experience in scaling startups and driving innovation. The firm collaborates closely with Ohio State University and other local institutions to leverage regional strengths and support technology commercialization​​. Rev1 Ventures is committed to making Central Ohio a thriving hub for high-growth startups, combining strategic services with substantial funding to ensure long-term success and regional economic impact​.

Revent is a Berlin-based venture capital firm launched in 2020, dedicated to backing early-stage companies that address global challenges. The fund focuses on businesses in sectors like sustainable food, biotechnology, renewable energy, and climate solutions. With investments ranging from $200,000 to $2 million, Revent typically enters at pre-seed to Series A stages, aiming to partner with mission-driven founders creating lasting social and environmental impact. Revent operates under the belief that businesses can generate both profit and purpose. It has invested in startups like Electricity Maps, which calculates the carbon intensity of electricity consumption, Farmless, focused on sustainable food production, and CarbonPool, a company innovating in carbon removal insurance. Revent is particularly interested in companies with the potential to scale globally, aiming for impact milestones such as €100M annual revenue within a decade. The firm, led by a seasoned team including Otto Birnbaum and Lauren Lentz, prioritizes impact metrics and helps portfolio companies establish impact KPIs to track their progress. With a €50 million fund, Revent has committed to shaping the future of sectors like health, wellbeing, and economic empowerment by investing in purpose-driven ventures that can thrive both financially and socially​.

Revo Capital is a leading venture capital firm based in the Netherlands, with a significant presence in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. The firm was established with the aim of empowering local entrepreneurs to unlock global potential, focusing on early-stage B2B and B2C technology ventures. Since its inception in 2013, Revo Capital has raised substantial funds, including a $66 million inaugural fund and a €90 million second fund, investing in over 40 startups​ (Revo)​​ (Revo)​. Revo Capital typically looks for startups with strong teams, customer validation, and market traction. They prefer to be early believers in their investments, often leading or co-leading funding rounds. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing support in areas such as marketing, finance, team building, business development, and fundraising​. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Getir, Builder.ai, and Midas, spanning various sectors including fintech, big data, AI, cybersecurity, health IT, and commerce enablers​ (Revo)​. Revo Capital's team is led by experienced professionals such as Cenk Bayrakdar and Berkin Toktaş, both of whom have extensive backgrounds in telecom and product strategy at Turkcell​.

Revolution LLC, founded in 2005 by AOL co-founder Steve Case, is a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm that focuses on building transformative companies. The firm operates three main investment funds: Revolution Ventures, Revolution Growth, and the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. Revolution Ventures targets early-stage technology investments under $10 million. Revolution Growth, launched with an initial capital of $450 million, focuses on growth-stage investments of $10 million and above in consumer technology businesses. Notable investments from Revolution Growth include Sweetgreen, Bigcommerce, and DraftKings​. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is particularly unique, as it aims to invest in startups located outside the traditional tech hubs of Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. This initiative has seen over 200 investments across more than 100 U.S. cities, supported by prominent investors like Jeff Bezos and the Walton Family​. Some of the high-profile companies in Revolution’s portfolio include Zipcar, LivingSocial, Tempus, and CLEAR. Revolution's investment strategy is guided by a mission to support entrepreneurs who are disrupting legacy industries with innovative solutions.

RevTech Ventures is a Dallas-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in retail technology. They specialize in backing startups that innovate within e-commerce, shopper intelligence, and sustainability tech, helping retailers adapt to the challenges posed by e-commerce giants like Amazon. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Cart.com, which became a unicorn, and FindMine, known for its AI-driven retail solutions. RevTech invests primarily at the seed stage, with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. They are also committed to supporting female-led companies, with a significant portion of their portfolio run by women. Notable female-founded successes include The Citizenry and Topl. RevTech offers more than just capital, providing access to a network of 100+ mentors, including retail executives and tech entrepreneurs. They also lead rounds and stay actively involved in guiding their portfolio companies through strategic growth phases.

Rewired is a deep-tech venture fund launched in 2017, focusing primarily on investing in advanced technologies that enhance machine perception, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The fund is known for its commitment to long-term investments in groundbreaking technologies that push the boundaries of human-machine interaction. Rewired’s portfolio is strategically built around companies that are at the forefront of AI and robotics, aiming to solve complex problems across various industries. The fund has backed companies working on innovative projects such as autonomous systems, next-generation sensors, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. The primary goal is to support the development of technologies that can transform industries and improve lives through smarter, more intuitive machines. Rewired is also notable for its international reach, actively investing in startups across the globe, with a particular interest in Europe and North America. The fund's strategy is not just about financial returns but also about creating lasting impact by driving technological progress in critical areas. The leadership at Rewired includes experts in both technology and finance, ensuring that the fund's investments are not only cutting-edge but also strategically sound. This combination of deep technical understanding and strong financial acumen positions Rewired as a leading player in the deep-tech investment space, focusing on the future of human and machine collaboration. Their approach is to support companies through all stages of growth, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support, helping them scale and achieve their full potential.

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​.

RHL Ventures is a Malaysian multi-stage venture capital firm founded in February 2016 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The firm's name derives from its three co-founders -- Rachel Lau, Raja Hamzah Abidin and Lionel Leong -- three millennial founders who pooled family capital with the explicit ambition of building Southeast Asia's leading independent investment group. RHL invests at Seed, Series A and selective follow-on stages, concentrating on Malaysian startups and early-stage SMEs with meaningful Malaysian operations, while expanding across ASEAN and particularly Singapore. The firm's thesis has deliberately broadened beyond pure technology into ESG, healthcare, financial services and other sectors where the partners identify structural opportunity. RHL co-manages The Hibiscus Fund jointly with South Korea's KB Investment Co Ltd, part of Malaysia's Dana Penjana Nasional economic recovery program in which foreign and private VC managers match government allocations on a 1:1 basis, within a total program size of approximately RM 1.2 billion. The firm also operates Iris Capital Partners, a sister Southeast Asia private-credit platform. With 33 tracked investments, the portfolio spans software, fintech, health technology, AI and e-commerce. Notable portfolio companies include StealthMole, which raised a $7 million Series A for AI-powered dark-web intelligence in March 2024, and Aonic/Poladrone, which received a convertible note investment in November 2024. RHL operates from the perspective of founders-turned-investors and places significant emphasis on long-term relationship building with entrepreneurs across ASEAN. The firm's combined LP structure -- blending government mandate capital through Hibiscus and independent fund capital -- gives portfolio companies access to a broad network of government, corporate and international co-investors.

Rho Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1981, specializing in investing in high-growth companies across multiple sectors such as software, digital media, marketplaces, and tech-enabled businesses. Some of their notable investments include ChargePoint, ON24, Cara Therapeutics, and CloudPay. They have a history of successful exits, including companies like Anacor Pharmaceuticals and Capstone Green Energy. Rho Ventures aims to partner with innovative entrepreneurs to create market-defining companies and has invested in over 125 companies with 44 exits to date.

Ribbit Capital is a global venture capital firm with a singular mission: to transform the world of finance. Founded in 2012, Ribbit focuses on investing in companies that aim to innovate and disrupt traditional financial services. The firm invests in a range of sectors, including lending, personal finance, insurance, financial software, and cryptocurrency. Ribbit Capital is known for its deep understanding of the complexities of building financial businesses. The firm emphasizes not just financial investment but also sharing its extensive experience and insights with the entrepreneurs it backs. Ribbit's investment philosophy is centered on the belief that consumers and business owners moving to mobile will significantly impact financial services for decades to come, favoring new entrants and brands over legacy players. The team at Ribbit Capital includes experienced professionals like founder and managing partner Meyer “Micky” Malka, who has a background in financial services across multiple continents. Other key team members include Denise Gilbert, Nick Shalek, and Sigal Mandelker, each bringing a wealth of expertise to support the firm's mission. Ribbit Capital has a diverse portfolio that includes companies like Coinbase, Affirm, and Robinhood, reflecting its commitment to backing ambitious entrepreneurs who are poised to reshape the financial landscape.

Richmond Global Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 as the dedicated VC arm of Richmond Global, a broader alternative-investment platform originally established in 2000 by Peter Kellner. The firm invests in entrepreneurs building transformative global businesses with a cross-border lens spanning the United States, Latin America, the Middle East and other emerging markets. Sector priorities include information technology, life sciences, fintech, SaaS, enterprise applications and blockchain and deep tech. The investment team of four partners is based in the United States and the Netherlands, and the firm is a SEC-registered investment adviser. Richmond Global Ventures leads rounds and deploys initial checks of $4M to $6M into Series A and Series B opportunities, with approximately half the fund reserved for follow-on investment. Across 22 total investments and 12 active holdings, the portfolio includes one unicorn -- Chia Network, the proof-of-space blockchain, where Richmond Global co-led a $61 million Series B alongside Andreessen Horowitz. Other notable portfolio names include Lokker (network management software), Korrus (consumer electronics) and Kueski (Mexican consumer fintech). The firm is led by Managing Partners Peter Kellner and David Frazee, whose decade-long partnership has collectively built companies across five continents, supported by Managing Director Mohan Menon, who brings 30 years of company-building experience across four continents. Richmond Global Ventures operates with a founder-first mentality developed across multiple decades and geographies, providing strategic support and network access that spans the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. The cross-border thesis reflects the partners' view that the next generation of transformative companies will be built by teams thinking globally from day one.

Richmond View Ventures (RVV) is an early-stage venture capital and angel investment platform founded in 2007 by serial entrepreneur Frederik Fleck. Originally established to consolidate Fleck's personal angel investments and entrepreneurial activities, the firm initially operated across San Francisco and Berlin before centralizing at its Berlin headquarters, where it is registered as Richmond View Ventures GmbH. RVV provides both capital and operational expertise to founders at the earliest stages, originally focusing on internet, mobile and media companies, and subsequently prioritizing B2B SaaS, health tech and AI alongside direct-to-consumer businesses with proven customer acquisition and early revenues. The firm is led operationally by Managing Director Norbert Neef, with Fleck serving as Founding Partner. Across tracked sources, the portfolio spans 43 investments concentrated in SaaS, software, AI and deep tech, and health technology. Notable portfolio companies include Lento Bio (drug discovery), Infravoltaic (alternative energy equipment), Sable (a Seed VC investment in February 2020), and Vault Platform, which was acquired by governance software firm Diligent in May 2025 -- a realized exit that demonstrates the fund's ability to back compliance and enterprise software companies through to acquisition. The most recent documented investment was Webme in November 2023. Richmond View Ventures operates with an angel-like cadence rather than a traditional GP-LP fund structure, which allows the platform to move quickly at pre-seed and seed stages and work closely with founders through the formative period of company building. Frederik Fleck's background as a serial operator informs the platform's hands-on approach to portfolio engagement, with a particular emphasis on product strategy, team-building and customer development.

Ridge Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in Seed and Series A investments, particularly in enterprise software companies. The firm, founded in 2007, backs experienced entrepreneurs who are redefining how we interact with data and code. Ridge Ventures is known for investing in high-potential startups like Discord, Fastly, and Braze, with a focus on companies that deliver advanced technology and create strong customer experiences. The firm's strategy revolves around building long-term partnerships with founders, emphasizing transparency and alignment. Ridge typically writes checks between $2M to $7M, helping companies achieve product-market fit and scale revenue systems through its extensive Ridge Revenue Network, which includes Fortune 500 CXOs. Ridge takes a hands-on approach, actively helping portfolio companies connect with customers to accelerate revenue generation. Based in San Francisco, Ridge is passionate about substance over hype, backing founders who prioritize strong business fundamentals and are ready to scale their ventures. The firm is led by key figures like Managing Partner Alex Rosen, and has recently added partners like Akriti Dokania to strengthen their focus on enterprise software​.

Right Click Capital, based in Sydney, Australia, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, SaaS, AI, IoT, and enterprise applications. Right Click Capital provides pre-seed and seed capital, along with strategic guidance and connections to help startups scale. The firm's portfolio includes notable investments in companies like Myriota, which specializes in satellite communication and IoT, Horangi, a cybersecurity firm, and Beam, a provider of last-mile transportation solutions. Other significant investments include Reejig, Qwilr, and Nomad Atomics. Right Click Capital has also achieved successful exits with companies such as DesignCrowd, Horangi, and Oneflare. Led by partners Benjamin Chong and Peter Huynh, the firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive network to support their portfolio companies. They are committed to investing in ambitious founders who are solving significant problems and have the potential to become industry leaders.

Right Side Capital Management (RSCM), based in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed stage investments in technology startups. Since its inception in 2010, RSCM has focused exclusively on pre-seed funding, making it their primary investment stage. They have an extensive portfolio with over 1,000 investments, showcasing their commitment to early-stage ventures​. RSCM's investment strategy is systematic and data-driven, targeting startups across various tech sectors, including SaaS, AI, and biotech. They typically invest between $100K and $300K per company, with total round sizes ranging from $100K to $500K. The firm prefers startups that have achieved some traction, usually generating $5K to $30K in monthly gross profit​. Notable investments by RSCM include DigitalOcean, ClassPass, and Upsie, reflecting their success in identifying high-potential startups early on. They have a strong track record, with 201 exits from their portfolio, highlighting their effectiveness in supporting startups to successful outcomes​. The leadership team at RSCM includes Managing Directors Dave Lambert, Kevin Dick, and Jeff Pomeranz, each bringing a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, technology management, and private equity. This experienced team focuses on providing hands-on support and quick investment decisions, ensuring a founder-friendly approach​​. RSCM's geographic focus primarily includes the United States and Canada, with occasional investments in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. Their investment philosophy emphasizes capital-efficient business models that can achieve significant returns even with smaller exit values​.

Rincon Venture Partners was a Santa Barbara, California-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Managing Partner Jim Andelman. During its active years the firm backed web-based businesses led by serial founding teams with proven recurring-revenue models and capital-efficient operating plans, typically serving as a company's first institutional investor. Rincon led rounds with initial checks of $500K to $1.5M, with a geographic focus on Southern California early-stage technology and selective engagement across broader US deals sourced through operator networks. The firm managed three funds under the SEC-registered investment adviser Rincon Venture Management. Across 49 portfolio companies Rincon produced at least two unicorns: MNTN, the performance marketing platform, and Writer, the enterprise AI company, which achieved unicorn status in 2024 -- seven years after Rincon's initial investment. Other notable portfolio names include Vestiaire Collective, the luxury fashion resale marketplace, and mPulse, a digital health engagement company. The portfolio's 49 companies spanned SaaS, software, AI, health technology and e-commerce, with Series A rounds averaging $4.32 million and Seed rounds averaging $2.64 million. Rincon's last publicly documented investment was in Vestiaire Collective in May 2022, after which the firm ceased new-deal activity. The platform now operates as a legacy portfolio and wind-down vehicle. Jim Andelman's investment thesis -- backing capital-efficient recurring-revenue businesses led by experienced operators at the earliest stage -- proved durable enough to produce outcomes of the scale of MNTN and Writer, validating the Southern California ecosystem as fertile ground for enterprise software companies.

Ring Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm committed to driving impactful solutions through its investments. With over €420 million in assets under management, the firm targets businesses that address key social and environmental challenges while also delivering strong financial returns. Ring Capital operates through several impact-driven funds, including Ring Mission, which focuses on early-stage companies creating scalable, socially conscious solutions, and Ring Altitude, which backs growth-stage companies with revenues exceeding €10 million. Their investments typically range from €500k to €20 million, taking minority stakes in ventures committed to sustainability and positive social impact. Ring Capital's portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, from renewable energy to health tech and education. Notable investments include Enerdigit, which provides innovative solutions for energy transition, and Soil Capital, a platform supporting farmers in their environmental efforts. The firm also invests in companies like WeeFin, which offers a sustainability-focused SaaS platform, and Each One, an HRTech company promoting inclusion and diversity in recruitment​. As a Certified B Corporation, Ring Capital aligns its investment strategy with global sustainability goals, ensuring that all portfolio companies integrate social and environmental considerations into their core operations. The firm's dedication to impact investing is reinforced by its robust ecosystem of partners and stakeholders, aiming to foster a low-carbon economy and inclusive services. Ring Capital's unique approach combines financial success with long-term value creation, solidifying its position as a leader in the impact investment space​.

Riot Ventures, founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, focuses on early-stage investments in sectors like intelligence, sensing & control, communication, mobility, and security. The firm was founded by Stephen Marcus and Will Coffield, who have extensive experience in venture investing and are dedicated to modernizing critical industries with substantial capital investments of up to $100 million. The fund's notable investments include True Anomaly, which specializes in orbital space defense; Oxide Computer Company, which focuses on hyperscale datacenter infrastructure; and Shield AI, which develops AI pilots for protecting service members and civilians. Other significant portfolio companies are Desktop Metal, a leader in metal 3D printing, and Toast, which revolutionizes restaurant operating systems and point-of-sale. Riot Ventures leverages its expertise in defense, aerospace, logistics, and advanced manufacturing to support innovative startups. The firm operates from two primary locations: Los Angeles, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Rising Sun Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital and climate-advisory firm founded in 2015, located at 161 Bay Street, Suite 2700 in the Toronto financial district. The firm positions itself as an early-stage investor in businesses that create combined social, economic and ecological benefits -- a triple-bottom-line impact thesis -- and pairs capital with active management support, offering portfolio companies operational guidance, help building teams and introductions to key customers and partners. Rising Sun's investment activity is focused on cleantech and renewable energy, with documented investments in Series A rounds. The firm has also built a formalized climate and renewable-energy advisory practice, running programs that help corporates and founders navigate climate strategy and renewable-energy infrastructure development across the emerging green economy. Public data indicates the firm primarily invests in South Korea-based startups at Series A stage, positioning itself as a cross-border Canada-Korea platform for climate and impact-oriented growth. The firm has made three disclosed investments including bunkerkids. Alongside its direct investment activity, Rising Sun Ventures' advisory practice allows the firm to work across a broader set of climate and sustainability challenges than its investment thesis alone would reach. This dual model -- capital plus advisory -- reflects the firm's view that the energy transition requires both patient investment and strategic guidance to accelerate, and positions Rising Sun as a long-term partner to founders navigating complex regulatory and commercial landscapes in the green economy.

Root Ventures, founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in deep tech startups. The firm emphasizes supporting technical teams working on groundbreaking innovations across various sectors, including hardware, software, and biotechnology. Root Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with notable investments in companies like Stellar Pizza, a robotics company acquired in 2024; Nautilus Labs, a maritime analytics platform; and TruckLabs, which offers tech-enabled solutions for the trucking industry. Other significant investments include Shaper Tools, a provider of digital tools for the construction industry, and Daily, a video conferencing solution. The firm has made 114 investments and achieved 16 successful exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and nurture promising startups. Root Ventures is led by a team of experienced partners, including founding partner Avidan Ross, Chrissy Meyer, Kane Hsieh, and Lee Edwards. They focus on providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and support to help their portfolio companies succeed.

Rittenhouse Ventures is a Philadelphia-based emerging-growth venture capital firm founded in 2006 with a roughly 20-year track record investing in technology businesses across the Mid-Atlantic and other underserved US markets. The firm is led by Founder and Managing Partner Saul Richter, with Fund III partners David Nevas -- previously a Partner at Edison Partners with approximately 20 years of technology investing experience -- and Sushma Rajagopalan, a former CEO of ITC Infotech and Partner at LiquidHub with 30 years of operating leadership. In July 2025 Rittenhouse announced the successful close of Fund III, bringing firm assets under management to over $75 million. Rittenhouse invests into rounds of $5 million or less at Seed and Series A stages, targeting B2B SaaS, AI and tech-enabled services companies generating $2M to $10M in revenue. The firm leads rounds and concentrates nearly half its capital in healthcare IT, reflecting deep domain expertise in that vertical. Across 30 or more portfolio investments with 20 exits, the track record includes Tabula Rasa HealthCare (NASDAQ: TRHC), AppsFlyer, Prosperoware (acquired by Litera), GSI Health (acquired by Medecision) and Piano Software. Initial Fund III investments were made in GoMo Health, Pieces Technologies, WealthHub Solutions and High QA, with TranscendAP joining the portfolio in October 2025. Rittenhouse's most recent exit was Pieces in September 2025. The firm brings hands-on operational expertise to each portfolio company, drawing on partners' decades of experience building technology businesses in healthcare IT, financial services and human resources, and provides strategic guidance that extends well beyond capital to recruiting, go-to-market and scaling support.

RC Capital, also known as River Cities Capital, is a growth equity firm focused on building high-potential healthcare companies. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Raleigh, North Carolina, RC Capital leverages its expertise in three key segments: medical devices, healthcare services, and healthcare IT. The firm's investment strategy is centered on enhancing patient outcomes by supporting companies that enable clinicians to improve care delivery and efficiency. With over $500 million in assets under management across multiple funds, RC Capital has a strong track record in the healthcare sector. The firm's portfolio includes companies that provide innovative solutions in diagnostics, remote patient monitoring, and minimally invasive surgical technologies. Some notable investments include Suros Surgical, Orthoscan, and StepLeader. RC Capital's latest fund, Fund V, closed at $200 million, surpassing its $150 million target. This fund continues the firm's strategy of investing in underserved growth equity rounds, supporting companies that combine disruptive technologies with innovative business practices.

River Venture Partners is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm and angel syndicate founded in 2015 by Herman Kienhuis, now operating through the successor brand Curiosity Venture Capital. The firm supports early-stage tech entrepreneurs across the Benelux, Nordic and Baltic regions with capital, strategy, fundraising support and syndicated angel investments, while also acting as an advisory and scouting partner for other venture funds. Investment focus is on B2B software companies applying machine learning, AI and data technologies to create business value -- notably enterprise software, SaaS and data analytics. River targets early, Seed and Series A rounds with individual tickets typically around a sweet spot of approximately EUR 200,000, ranging between EUR 50,000 and EUR 300,000 per company. Across 21 investments, the portfolio includes Fledger (contracting and legal tech), Contentoo (content marketing SaaS), Singa (a karaoke platform) and Calqulate (finance SaaS). The firm's latest disclosed investment was Calqulate's Seed round in January 2021, after which Kienhuis transitioned primary activity into Curiosity Venture Capital, which targets B2B software startups in the fastest-growing tech hubs across Europe. River Venture Partners pioneered an accessible, syndicate-style approach to early-stage B2B software investing in the Benelux and Nordic ecosystems -- markets that were systematically underserved by institutional venture capital during the firm's most active years. The evolution into Curiosity Venture Capital represents a continuation of the same thesis with a broader pan-European mandate, maintaining the firm's focus on talented teams building data-driven enterprise software.

RiverPark Ventures, founded in 2006 by Andy Appelbaum and Morty Schaja, is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City. The firm is known for investing in high-growth, disruptive businesses with innovative products and services. They focus primarily on sectors such as B2B, fintech, consumer, and proptech, targeting companies with proven business models and preliminary revenue generation. RiverPark Ventures has a robust portfolio, including notable investments in companies like Thrasio, Slice, Petal, Via, and Candid. They typically make initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million, and growth checks from $1 million to $25 million. Their investment strategy emphasizes the importance of great leadership, sharp focus on large market opportunities, and a preference for capital-efficient businesses that leverage technological advantages. The firm benefits from its affiliation with RiverPark Funds, which manages over $3 billion in assets across various strategies. This relationship provides RiverPark Ventures with access to extensive research capabilities and industry contacts, enhancing their ability to source and support investments. RiverPark Ventures has had numerous successful exits, including companies like Relay Delivery, Thrasio, and Fuzzy, highlighting their effectiveness in nurturing startups towards successful outcomes.

Riverside Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital fund and AngelList syndicate founded in 2017, built by high-level operators, founders and angel investors who took a non-traditional path into the asset class. The firm began as one of the most active syndicates on AngelList and has since evolved into a standing investment platform that sources early-stage and later-stage opportunities for LPs across multiple sectors including enterprise applications, consumer products, software, fintech and climate technology. The firm is led by Founder and General Partner Zachary Ginsburg, who also founded Calm Ventures, alongside General Partner Alex Pattis. Riverside Ventures invests from pre-seed through Series A in US-based technology companies, with checks in the $100K to $500K range per deal. Across its syndicate and fund activity the firm has participated in approximately 233 deals, backing more than 300 founders. Notable portfolio companies include Redwood Materials, the battery materials recycling company, Ripple (payments), Perplexity (AI search), Tofu and Inventex. The team of seven -- five Partners, one Venture Partner and one Principal -- is based across the United States and the United Arab Emirates, giving the platform reach into the Middle East as a source of international LP capital. Riverside Ventures' model -- combining a standing fund with an active AngelList syndicate -- allows LPs to access both a diversified portfolio and individual high-conviction deal allocations. The firm's emphasis on backing operators-turned-founders and its large co-investment network give portfolio companies access to strategic relationships well beyond the initial capital commitment.

Riverwood Capital, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in high-growth technology and technology-related companies globally. The firm targets businesses in North America, Latin America, and other emerging markets, focusing on sectors such as IT & telecom infrastructure, hardware & semiconductors, consumer electronics, IT services & outsourcing, B2B software, and digital & consumer internet. Riverwood Capital's investment strategy revolves around partnering with proven businesses to help them scale and become world-class organizations. They typically invest between $25 million and $125 million per company, with a strategic emphasis on scalability, profitable growth, and long-term value creation​. The firm has made over 185 investments and has had more than 67 successful exits, including notable companies like Nutanix, VTEX, and Greenhouse Software. The Riverwood team is comprised of seasoned technology and business executives with deep expertise in scaling businesses. They offer strategic partnerships and a robust network of top executives to support their portfolio companies.

Riyad Taqnia Fund (RTF) is a venture capital fund based in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016 by Riyad Capital and Taqnia. Focused on early-stage technology companies, RTF targets post-revenue opportunities from Seed to Series B rounds. Its investment sectors include enterprise applications, fintech, logistics, and consumer tech. The fund primarily invests in companies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with a few investments in other countries like Indonesia and the UK. RTF has built a strong portfolio over the years, investing in companies like TruKKer, a digital freight platform, and Haseel, a food and agriculture tech company. With check sizes ranging from $1M to $20M, the fund seeks startups that offer innovative solutions capable of scaling across the region. Its approach emphasizes both financial returns and strategic industry partnerships. RTF operates with a long-term view, providing not only capital but also leveraging its extensive network of co-investors and institutional backers. This makes it a key player in the MENA startup ecosystem, especially for founders looking to scale quickly in sectors like fintech and logistics. The fund is ideal for growth-stage companies looking for a strong partner to help them navigate the complexities of the regional market.

Concept Ventures (formerly RLC Ventures) is a London-based pre-seed venture capital firm founded in 2015 and now Europe's largest dedicated pre-seed fund, with over $200 million in assets under management across two funds. Fund I closed at approximately $65 million and was ranked in the top 1% of its vintage globally, while Fund II closed at $88 million in 2025, with Cloudberry Ventures leading the raise alongside United Founders, QAI Ventures, Golden Egg Check and a group of business angels. The firm leads rounds and deploys approximately $1 million average cheques into pre-seed companies reshaping how people work, play and learn. Concept's thematic approach spans five verticals: proptech, fintech, enterprise software, AI and social impact technology. The fund targets a portfolio of up to 50 companies from Fund II across the UK and Europe. Across 68 investments, the firm has built a portfolio that includes ElevenLabs, the AI voice company that reached a $3.3 billion valuation in 2024 and represents approximately 400x on Concept's pre-seed cheque, alongside Treefera, Anam, Superlinked, Jigcar, Skiller Whale and Cliff.ai, which was acquired by GTMHub. The firm reports that 90% of its founders have their first VC conversation with Concept, underscoring its genuine pre-seed positioning. Founding Partner Reece Chowdhry, who previously built and operated three software startups, has personally backed more than 100 companies. Concept's competitive advantage lies in being the first institutional voice in a founder's journey. Partners Jeff Chowdhry, Oliver Kicks and Ariel Rahamim provide hands-on support across product, fundraising and go-to-market, helping pre-seed founders navigate the often difficult transition from product development to early commercial traction.

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC), founded in 2007, is the corporate venture capital arm of the Bosch Group. Based in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf, Germany, RBVC focuses on investing in innovative technology startups globally, covering early to late-stage investments. Their investment strategy spans multiple sectors, including automation, electrification, mobility solutions, healthcare, energy efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced computing technologies. RBVC has a diversified portfolio with notable investments in companies such as Aleph Alpha, an AI startup, and AnyClip, a multimedia and design software company. They have also invested in startups like Graphcore, which develops intelligent processing units for AI workloads, and IOTA, which focuses on blockchain-based M2M payments​. The firm typically invests between €3-5 million in initial financing rounds, with the potential to invest up to €15 million in total per company. Additionally, RBVC selectively provides seed capital and participates in other venture capital funds to build a robust international and industrial network​. RBVC's investments have led to several successful exits, including the acquisitions of companies like Foghorn by Johnson Controls and GreenPeak by Qorvo. They are known for leveraging Bosch's extensive network to help startups scale and establish new business models, often fostering co-innovation through the Open Bosch Program.

Roble Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in early-stage investments focused on the future of work. Founded in 2020 by Sergio Monsalve, Roble Ventures targets technologies that enhance human potential, particularly in sectors such as SaaS, EdTech, e-commerce, and mobile. The firm typically invests between $200,000 and $2 million in seed-stage companies that aim to transform workplace productivity, collaboration, and skill development. Roble Ventures is deeply committed to supporting founders who bring diverse perspectives and innovative ideas, especially those who have overcome significant challenges to bring their visions to life. The firm takes a hands-on approach, providing its portfolio companies with strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a network of industry experts. Roble’s investments include companies like Rising Team and Hyperbound, reflecting its focus on business and productivity software that addresses the evolving demands of the modern workplace. Roble Ventures prioritizes speed and efficiency, responding to pitches within five business days and working closely with founders to accelerate their time to market. The firm’s mission is to create a more connected and productive workforce by backing technologies that prioritize human ambition and potential.

ROBO Global is an innovative investment firm that focuses on disruptive technologies in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology. Founded with a vision to capture the rapid advancements in these sectors, ROBO Global has developed a series of indexes that offer investors diversified exposure to the cutting-edge companies driving these technological transformations. The firm is based in Dallas, Texas, and operates globally, providing a comprehensive framework for investing in the future of technology. ROBO Global’s approach is rooted in deep industry research and collaboration with a network of financial professionals, PhDs, and global industry leaders. Their indexes, such as the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index and the ROBO Global Healthcare Technology & Innovation Index, are designed to track the performance of companies leading innovation across these high-growth areas. In 2023, ROBO Global launched its first venture capital fund, ROBO Global Venture Fund I, which focuses on early-stage investments in companies within its core sectors. The fund targets promising startups in information technology, robotics, AI, machine learning, and healthcare, helping to drive the next wave of innovation. ROBO Global’s commitment to capturing the full potential of technological disruption has made it a key player in the investment landscape for those looking to engage with the future of industry and innovation.

Rock Health Capital is a prominent venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focusing on investments in early-stage companies at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Founded in 2010, Rock Health aims to make healthcare more accessible and effective by supporting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions that address critical health challenges. The firm invests in a variety of sectors within digital health, including clinics/outpatient services, healthcare services, AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure. Their portfolio includes companies like Omada Health, Doctor On Demand, and Evidation Health, reflecting their commitment to transformative healthcare solutions. Rock Health Capital offers more than just funding; they provide strategic guidance, market insights, and a robust network of healthcare professionals and corporate partners. This support helps startups navigate the complex healthcare landscape and scale their innovations effectively. Key team members include Bill Evans, Founder and General Partner, and Tom Cassels, CEO, who bring extensive experience and expertise in healthcare and technology.

Rocketship.vc is a Los Altos, California-based early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2014 by a team of veteran data scientists and repeat entrepreneurs with a mission to pioneer the use of machine learning in startup investing. The firm is fully remote and operates globally, using a proprietary 'Escape Velocity' algorithm and what the team describes as the world's largest startup dataset to systematically identify companies with a sustainable growth engine and reach out proactively to founders. Founding Partner Anand Rajaraman co-founded Kosmix, which was acquired by Walmart and became @WalmartLabs; he is joined by co-founder Venky Harinarayan, also a Kosmix and Walmart alumnus, and Managing Director Sailesh Ramakrishnan, a former NASA Ames computer scientist and Director of Engineering at @WalmartLabs. Rocketship has raised Fund I (2014), Fund II ($100 million, closed 2020) and Fund III (2022 vintage), deploying into B2B marketplaces, AI software, cloud storage, platform software, real estate, space, hardware, HR tech, e-commerce and fintech across the US, India, UK and 14 countries in total. The firm has backed roughly 95 companies across 20 sectors. Notable portfolio names include NoBroker (Indian proptech), Moglix (B2B commerce), Khatabook (SMB fintech), Yulu (micro-mobility), Stocard (mobile wallet), Wasabi (cloud storage) and Locus, an acquired logistics platform. The portfolio has produced 13 acquisitions, including Locus's acquisition by Ingka in October 2025. The firm made 7 investments in 2025 and 2 in early 2026, with the most recent investment in Plutus (financial services) in February 2026. Rocketship's data-first sourcing model allows the firm to identify high-growth companies before traditional venture signals surface them, and the globally distributed team gives founders access to deep networks across the US and Indian technology ecosystems.