
Revel Partners
Description
Revel Partners is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2012, with a dedicated focus on B2B SaaS and marketplace companies. The firm targets innovative technology solutions that address significant market needs, seeking out businesses that have achieved strong product-market fit and demonstrate clear potential for scalable growth. Their investment thesis is built upon identifying and nurturing companies that are poised to disrupt their respective industries through robust technology and compelling business models.
The firm typically engages with companies in the post-seed to pre-Series B stages. Revel Partners' initial investment checks generally range from $2 million to $10 million, providing substantial early capital to support their portfolio companies' critical growth phases. They also strategically reserve capital for follow-on investments, ensuring continued support for their most promising ventures through subsequent funding rounds as they scale. This approach underscores their commitment to long-term partnerships with founders.
Revel Partners has successfully raised multiple funds, with their most recent, Revel Partners Fund IV, closing in 2021 with $150 million in committed capital. This substantial capital base enables the firm to maintain its focused investment strategy and support a diverse portfolio of high-growth companies. Beyond capital, Revel Partners emphasizes an active partnership approach, leveraging their team's deep operational expertise to assist founders with strategic guidance, talent acquisition, and scaling operations. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Reify Health, LeafLink, and VTS, showcasing their track record in backing successful B2B ventures that have achieved significant market traction.
Investor Profile
Revel Partners has backed more than 69 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Advertising.
- Typical check size: $2M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (54%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- Canada (4%)
- Germany (4%)
- United Arab Emirates (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Machine Learning
- Digital Media
- Legal Tech
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