Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
Investing in early-stage startups outside traditional venture capital hubs.
Overview
Revolution's Rise of the Rest (ROTR) Seed Fund is a $150 million seed-stage investment fund focused on supporting early-stage startups located outside of traditional venture capital hubs like Silicon Valley, Boston, and New York City. The fund addresses the geographic concentration of venture capital funding and aims to unlock innovation across all regions by spotlighting and investing in emerging startup ecosystems across America.
Investment focus
The Rise of the Rest initiative emphasizes that breakthrough innovation and entrepreneurial talent exist everywhere, not just in traditional tech hubs. By redirecting capital and attention to underserved startup communities, Rise of the Rest aims to unlock innovation across all regions.
Program details
Designed for Founders. Participation is generally unknown.
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Check your eligibility for Rise of the Rest Seed FundBenefits
Selected companies receive seed investment and access to Revolution's regional network. The official page says the Rise of the Rest team helps portfolio companies with market positioning, potential partner access, and understanding policy issues that can affect their business or industry.
What came of it
Revolution reports investments in 200+ companies across 100+ cities in 40+ states and territories.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
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About Revolution
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What the sources say about Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
Revolution reports investments in 200+ companies across 100+ cities in 40+ states and territories.
Source: About Us | Revolution History & Investment StrategiesIn 2022, Steve Case told TechCrunch that Rise of the Rest had made 200 investments in 100 cities.
Source: Steve Case is trying to make money with founders outside Silicon Valley; his plan is starting to workRevolution said its 2019 platform included programs and events connecting portfolio founders with regional investors and startup-support participants.
Source: Introducing Revolution’s Second Rise of the Rest Seed FundRevolution reported nearly 130 investments across 67 cities through its October 2019 post.
Source: Introducing Revolution’s Second Rise of the Rest Seed FundRevolution announced a second $150 million Rise of the Rest Seed Fund in 2019.
Source: Introducing Revolution’s Second Rise of the Rest Seed FundRevolution lists an email address and phone number for general inquiries.
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