R/GA Ventures

About The Fund

R/GA Ventures is a Corporate Venture Capital firm based in New York, New York, United States. They specialize in investing in startups across various stages, from Pre-Seed to Series B. The fund has a diverse interest in industries, focusing on Software, IT and TMT, Hardware and Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Sales and Marketing, Entertainment and Sports, Blockchain and Cryptos (excluding fintech), Gaming and eSports, Advertising, and Nanotechnology. Their investment ranges from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $500,000, with a sweet spot of around $120,000 for investments. R/GA Ventures is particularly interested in Sports Tech, Marketing Tech, Connected Commerce, IoT, Hospitality, and Digital Media, while explicitly stating that they are not interested in Fintech. The firm creates a more human future by helping corporate leaders identify and capitalize on disruptive technologies and emerging behaviors while supporting startups with both financial and creative capital to drive growth and returns. Their approach includes investment in financial capital into studio startups, the provision of creative capital by matching startups with a network of experts, and relationship capital through exposure and access to R/GA’s global client network and corporate partners. They offer tangible value to startups at any stage, their corporate partners, and investors. Deal terms are tailored depending on the startup's stage and the terms of prior fundraising rounds. Through their 'Studios,' R/GA Ventures offers vertically-based or customized programs that enable focused and risk-controlled engagement between corporate partners and startups.