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Redwood Technology Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Redwood Technology Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm with a clear focus on disruptive technology companies. Established in 2000, the firm has built a reputation for identifying and nurturing innovative startups from their nascent stages. They partner closely with entrepreneurs, incubators, accelerators, and other investors to help build the next generation of impactful companies across various tech sectors, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the tech ecosystem.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking out companies poised for significant growth and market disruption. Redwood Technology Ventures typically deploys initial capital ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000, with additional reserves allocated for subsequent follow-on investments as their portfolio companies mature. This strategic approach allows them to provide crucial early-stage funding while maintaining the capacity to support their ventures through critical growth phases, fostering sustainable development.

Redwood Technology Ventures boasts a portfolio that includes several notable successes, demonstrating their acumen in identifying high-potential ventures. Among their past investments are companies like AppNexus, a leading ad-tech platform acquired by AT&T, and Kensho, an AI-driven analytics company acquired by S&P Global. With approximately 15 investments to date, their track record underscores their commitment to backing companies that achieve substantial market impact and generate significant returns. Their long-standing presence in the venture capital landscape, spanning over two decades, further solidifies their position as a seasoned and reliable partner for emerging tech enterprises.

Investor Profile

Redwood Technology Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Mobile, Music, Education.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (73%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Angel (5%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Mobile
  • Music
  • Education
  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Marketing
  • Apps
  • Mobile Apps
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Redwood Technology Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Tata Capital
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 2
Cue Ball
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Evolution VC Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Avalon Ventures
North America, California, United States, La Jolla
Co-Investments: 1
MediaNet
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Neoteny
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Select Venture Partners
North America, Virginia, United States, Fredericksburg
Co-Investments: 2
Resolute Venture Partners
North America, Tennessee, United States, Brentwood
Co-Investments: 1
Redwood Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 3
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Redwood Technology Ventures often collaborate with?

BO
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
GJ
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
ME
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
David S. Kidder
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MY
North America, New York, United States, Albany
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Morgan
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
David Rosenblatt
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Redwood Technology Ventures?

Alef Edge

New York, New York, United States

Mobile SaaS, Private Mobile Network, Edge Computing, APIs, Edge as a Service, Private LTE,

Cloud ComputingInternetMobilePrivate CloudSaaSTelecommunications
SeedDec 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,900,000
Dubset Media Holdings, Inc.

San Francisco, California, United States

Solving complexities behind rights-holder identification, licensing and distribution associated with derivative content across all media

Digital MediaMusicSoftware
Series AFeb 27, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Edge Edtech Fund

New York, New York, United States

Edge Edtech Fund provides the toolsets to help early stage EdTech companies.

SeedJan 1, 2017
Artichoke

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The all-in-one business platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Business DevelopmentFinTechMarketingMarketing AutomationOffice AdministrationSales AutomationScheduling
Pre SeedDec 1, 2016
Amount Raised: $225,000
Soundwall

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Soundwall is a manufacturer of flat-panel speakers made of aluminum artwork.

ArtManufacturingMusicWireless
Series AJun 17, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,992,114
Fresco News

New York, New York, United States

Fresco combines the incredible powers of their mobile devices with the content needs of global news outlets.

CrowdsourcingEventsNews
SeedMay 26, 2016
CoachTube

Austin, Texas, United States

CoachTube is the platform to teach and learn sports

Content CreatorsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsEducationMarketplaceSports
SeedMay 15, 2016
Kite

New York, New York, United States

Kite is your app for reading and sharing.

File SharingMobile AppsNews
SeedApr 1, 2016
SpaceoutVR, Inc.

Troy, New York, United States

SpaceoutVR, Inc. is a mobile Virtual Reality software company. Our product, Spaceout.VR is a free to play Social VR MMO for iOS & Android.

MobileVirtual RealityVirtualization
SeedFeb 5, 2016
Amount Raised: $365,600
Junior Explorers

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Junior Explorers is a monthly subscription service that connect kids to wildlife and nature in a fun and engaging way.

Online GamesSubscription Service
SeedOct 30, 2015
Amount Raised: $765,000