Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Blockchain (& Cryptos) |
Investing | United States |
Rubicon Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based on the bi-coastal axis of San Francisco and New York. They specialize in Late Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds within the software and internet technology sectors. As a distinguishing characteristic, Rubicon does not engage in investments related to healthcare, life science, cleantech, utilities, or other capital-intensive startups. Instead, they prioritize a diverse array of industry verticals comprising artificial intelligence, machine learning, enterprise SaaS (Software as a Service), big data, fintech (financial technology), insurtech (insurance technology), cyber, mobile, marketing tech, hospitality tech, proptech (property technology), and deep technology startups that cater to both B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) markets. They prefer investing in companies that have demonstrated a minimum of $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) at the time of their initial investment. Rubicon's unique 'fund plus sidecar' investment model provides their limited partners (LPs)—which include high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporates, and institutional investors—with opportunities to co-invest alongside the fund through to exit, allowing them access to select late-stage investment opportunities and ongoing financial support for Rubicon's portfolio companies. This collaborative approach aims to yield substantial returns and more control over investors' capital commitments. Additionally, it helps cultivate a synergy among startups and experienced investors by enabling direct access to a network of successful entrepreneurs, large corporate entities, and institutional investors. Rubicon animates this network through private events designed to connect portfolio companies with value-adding LPs, leveraging 18 Venture Partners across North America, Asia, and Europe. With a global, active investor base, Rubicon Venture Capital strives to support businesses through their growth trajectory, championing a revolutionary venture capital model that redefines collaborative investment strategies and commits to a bold vision for the startups it backs.