Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund

Overview

Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage companies across various sectors, including technology and consumer products, with a focus on regions outside of traditional coastal tech hubs. The firm seeks to identify compelling investment opportunities in rising cities and back entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems. Through its Rise of the Rest platform, the fund has developed a network of business and civic relationships that help source investments and support existing companies as they seek to expand across the country. The fund's investment strategy involves partnering with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. It has a history of making initial investments of up to $1 million, often alongside regional investors, and does not lead rounds or serve on boards, aiming to work with other investors as an ally and catalyst. Notable investments include AppHarvest, Catalyte, and Zylo. Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders who believe that the next great startups are located outside of coastal tech hubs. The fund complements the existing Revolution Growth and Revolution Ventures funds, positioning Revolution to back startups at nearly every stage of their lifecycle. The firm's mission is to help build disruptive, innovative companies that offer consumers more choice, convenience, and control in their lives.

Investment Focus

• Companies based outside traditional tech hubs
• Early-stage startups
• Innovative business models
• Focus on early-stage companies
• Located outside of traditional coastal tech hubs
• Operating in sectors such as technology and consumer products

Portfolio Companies