Revolution Ventures

Revolution Ventures is the early-stage investment arm of Revolution LLC, a prominent venture capital firm co-founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case. Based in Washington, D.C., Revolution Ventures primarily targets Series A and B rounds, focusing on companies with proven business models and significant growth potential. The firm's investment thesis often emphasizes sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, healthcare IT, and consumer services, seeking to back innovative businesses that are poised to disrupt their respective industries across the United States.

Revolution Ventures distinguishes itself through a hands-on approach, leveraging the extensive network and operational expertise of the Revolution team to support portfolio companies. While Revolution's broader "Rise of the Rest" initiative champions investments in emerging startup ecosystems across the United States, Revolution Ventures itself maintains a national scope, investing in promising companies regardless of their geographic location. They benefit from the firm's overall commitment to fostering entrepreneurship beyond traditional tech hubs, aiming to build enduring businesses.

Typical initial investments from Revolution Ventures generally range from $5 million to $15 million, with the capacity for larger follow-on investments as companies mature. For instance, Revolution Ventures III, a fund dedicated to early-stage growth, closed with $215 million in commitments, demonstrating their substantial capital base for these rounds. Their strategic focus on early-stage growth allows them to partner with founders at a critical juncture, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network of industry leaders and advisors.