
Rubicon Venture Capital
Description
Rubicon Venture Capital, established in 2013, is a bi-coastal early-stage venture capital firm with a significant presence in both San Francisco and New York City. The firm's core investment focus lies in disruptive software, technology, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies. Rubicon Venture Capital actively seeks out innovative startups that demonstrate strong potential for market disruption and substantial growth, typically engaging in Seed and Series A funding rounds.
The firm is recognized for its strategic, hands-on approach, providing portfolio companies with more than just capital. They offer valuable strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network of industry experts and potential partners. Rubicon Venture Capital typically writes initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, reflecting their commitment to fostering early-stage development. Furthermore, they possess the capacity to provide significant follow-on funding, with investments potentially reaching up to $3 million or more in subsequent rounds, enabling them to support companies through various growth phases.
Since its inception, Rubicon Venture Capital has cultivated a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 70 companies across various sub-sectors within the technology and DTC landscapes. Their investment philosophy emphasizes partnering with visionary founders who are building transformative businesses. By leveraging their deep industry insights and operational experience, Rubicon aims to accelerate the growth trajectory of their portfolio companies and facilitate successful outcomes. Their strategic dual-coast presence provides a comprehensive view of emerging market trends and a broad reach for identifying promising investment opportunities.
Investor Profile
Rubicon Venture Capital has backed more than 49 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 7 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, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (57%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series B (8%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- Canada (4%)
- Hong Kong (2%)
- Switzerland (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Finance
- Ticketing
- Information Technology
- Real Estate
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