
Rose Tech Ventures
Description
Rose Tech Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage investment fund established in 2008. Positioned at the heart of the burgeoning East Coast tech scene, the firm has consistently focused on providing crucial capital to nascent ventures, primarily operating within the seed and early-stage venture rounds. Their strategic location in New York has allowed them to tap into the city's vibrant startup ecosystem, supporting companies from their foundational stages.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying promising technology companies with high growth potential, often becoming one of the earliest institutional investors. While their specific sector focus is broad within technology, they have demonstrated a keen eye for disruptive business models. According to public data, Rose Tech Ventures has made over 25 investments, showcasing a consistent commitment to nurturing early-stage innovation. Their approach often involves providing initial capital that helps startups scale from concept to market-ready products.
Rose Tech Ventures boasts a notable portfolio that includes some of the tech industry's most recognizable names, such as Foursquare and Warby Parker, both of which they backed in their formative years. This track record underscores their ability to spot future market leaders. The firm has also seen at least 2 successful exits from its portfolio companies, validating its investment prowess. Typical first checks from Rose Tech Ventures generally range from $250,000 to $1,000,000, aligning with their stated focus on seed and early-stage funding rounds designed to provide foundational support for emerging enterprises.
Investor Profile
Rose Tech Ventures has backed more than 41 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 14 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, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Enterprise Software.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (34%)
- Series A (32%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series C (5%)
- Angel (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- Canada (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Mobile
- Enterprise Software
- Advertising
- Video
- Internet
- Saas
- Digital Media
- Publishing
- Messaging
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