
Rosecliff Ventures
Description
Rosecliff Ventures is a New York City-based venture capital firm primarily focused on early-stage technology companies. Established with a mandate to invest in disruptive technologies and innovative business models, the firm targets companies that are making life "better, brighter, bolder, and more efficient" across various sectors. Their investment thesis spans enterprise software, fintech, consumer tech, healthcare IT, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, mobile, and SaaS. Rosecliff typically participates in Seed to Series A funding rounds, seeking out promising startups with high growth potential.
The firm is known for its active investment pace, having made over 120 investments since its inception, with a significant portion of these occurring in recent years, including over 30 investments in 2021 alone. While they often co-invest, Rosecliff Ventures has also led a notable number of rounds, demonstrating their commitment to taking a proactive role in their portfolio companies' development. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, from emerging consumer brands to B2B SaaS solutions, reflecting their broad sector interest within the technology landscape.
Rosecliff Ventures provides not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their network, aiming to support founders through critical growth phases. Their typical first cheque sizes range from approximately $500,000 for early Seed rounds up to $5,000,000 for more mature Seed or Series A opportunities. The firm has also seen a number of successful exits, with over 10 companies from their portfolio achieving liquidity events, underscoring their ability to identify and back ventures that deliver returns. This consistent activity and focus on value creation position Rosecliff Ventures as a significant player in the early-stage venture ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Rosecliff Ventures has backed more than 72 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Seed (28%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series B (10%)
- Convertible Note (8%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Series C (3%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- Canada (1%)
- Israel (1%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- Apps
- Internet
- Machine Learning
- Saas
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