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Rough Draft Ventures

map marker logo New York City - Philadelphia - Boston |  U.S.A.

Investor TypeFirm
Type of FundOther
IndustriesBusinesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Robotics • Woman Focused
StagesSeed, Pre-seed
InvestingUnited States
Investment Range $25,000  -  $2,000,000
Investment Sweet Spot $50,000

Who are the key investors at Rough Draft Ventures?

What is Rough Draft Ventures?

Rough Draft Ventures is an investment fund that operates as a venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments. Established in 2012 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they focus on empowering student entrepreneurs by supporting them with capital, guidance, and access to their extensive network.

Their investment portfolio encompasses a diverse range of industries including Business Solutions, Hardware and Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT) and Wearables, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Analytics, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Developer Tools, and Robotics.

Besides, they foster investments in woman-focused initiatives, aligning with inclusive growth and diversity. They have positioned themselves not just as a source of funding but also as a hub of innovation for young ventures at the earliest stages.

With a minimum investment of $25,000 and a maximum of $2,000,000, Rough Draft Ventures often finds their investment 'sweet spot' around $50,000. As an 'Other' type of fund, they leverage their unique position to spot and nurture groundbreaking ideas from the inception stage, often materializing as critical early-stage backers of revolutionary tech-oriented startups.

They stand out in the venture capital landscape by centering their approach around the raw potential of student-led projects and businesses, ensuring a fresh and dynamic contribution to the technology and software sectors.

Rough Draft Ventures's investments on record

Chain $30,000,000.00 Series C
SevenFifty $8,500,000.00 Series A
Fig $7,840,000.00 Series A
FabFitFun $3,500,000.00 Series A
Marigold Health $2,100,000.00
Showroom  
Sawyer  
AspireIQ  
Xanadu $100,000,000.00 Series B
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