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Rising Tide Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Diego, founded by a network of founders, operators, and investors. The firm focuses on connecting capital with community to support innovation, emphasizing operational support alongside financial backing. They invest primarily in early-stage companies, specifically at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Rising Tide Partners invests in mission-driven founders across various industries, prioritizing traction over theory and boldness over buzz. Their investment strategy includes community-powered syndicates, funds, and special purpose vehicles (SPVs). They also offer advisory services to civic leaders and organizations to help design and activate startup ecosystems.
Notable portfolio companies include Xzom, developing accessible diagnostic solutions; Trust & Will, an online platform for wills and trusts; Concert Health, a leading behavioral health medical group; Impossible Foods, focused on sustainable meat alternatives; Backstage Capital, investing in underrepresented founders; Luna Diabetes, improving diabetes management; BlueNalu, promoting sustainable seafood; and Vessel Health, an in-home wellness tracker.
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Yes, Rising Tide Partners often leads investment rounds, particularly in pre-seed and seed stage companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong traction and alignment with their mission-driven focus.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but they actively manage multiple community-powered funds and SPVs.
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