Rise of the Rest Seed Fund

What is Rise of the Rest Seed Fund?

Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, part of Revolution's family of funds, focuses on catalyzing economic growth in emerging startup ecosystems across the United States, specifically outside traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. With a commitment to strategically invest in the most promising seed-stage companies, the fund aims to identify and support innovative entrepreneurs who are based in regions often overlooked by other venture capitalists.

The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is backed by a coalition of iconic entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who believe in the fund's mission to democratize access to capital. The fund typically invests between $100,000 and $1,000,000, demonstrating its commitment to fuel early-stage ventures.

With $300 million in assets under management, Rise of the Rest positions itself as a venture capital fund that not only provides equity investments but also fosters a supportive network to aid in the growth of its portfolio companies.

Specializing in a diverse array of industries such as Software, IT, Media, Education, FinTech, HealthTech, Food & Beverage, Impact, and Logistics, the team actively sources and vets investment opportunities through trusted network members and the annual Rise of the Rest Road Trip and Summit.

During these events, the team engages with local startups, innovators, business, and policy leaders while conducting pitch competitions with a minimum investment of $500,000 in local startups.

The investment team is led by Steve Case and Managing Partner David Hall, supported by a group of professionals who leverage their backgrounds and the fund's extensive network platform to assist portfolio companies with market positioning, gaining access to potential partners, and navigating policies impacting their industries.