Company: Rubicon Venture Capital
Description: Rubicon Venture Capital is a prominent bicoastal venture capital firm with presences in both San Francisco and New York City. The firm specializes in investing in Late Seed and Series A rounds of funding, specifically targeting high-potential early-stage disruptive technology companies. Rubicon Venture Capital is dedicated to supporting innovation in both consumer and enterprise technology sectors, focusing on areas such as internet software, fintech, insurtech, hospitality technology, marketing technology, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and SaaS solutions across B2B and B2C markets.
The firm has a track record of co-investing in transformative companies alongside renowned venture capitalists and angel investors, including industry leaders such as Eric Schmidt, Peter Thiel, Google Ventures, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Menlo Ventures, Battery Ventures, Tomorrow Ventures, Greylock Partners, Formation 8, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Lerer Ventures, HBS Angels, and Sand Hill Angels, among others. This extensive network enriches Rubicon's investment capabilities and provides significant leverage for portfolio companies.
Rubicon Venture Capital raises capital from a diverse range of sources, including corporations, individual high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional limited partners (LPs). This strategy enables the firm to create a robust global network that benefits its portfolio companies. The connections fostered through this network provide access to strategic partnerships, talent acquisition, advisory boards, key customer introductions, and leading venture capital firms for follow-on funding. Furthermore, Rubicon assists its portfolio companies with introductions and strategic guidance related to mergers and acquisitions or initial public offerings.
One of Rubicon’s distinguishing features is its commitment to enabling LPs to co-invest alongside the fund on a deal-by-deal basis through innovative sidecar funds, continuing through the exit phases such as IPOs or mergers and acquisitions. Rubicon Venture Capital aims to add tangible value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network of accomplished venture partners and family offices, helping them navigate the challenges of growth and ultimately achieve success. Through a combination of strategic relationships and capital access, Rubicon Venture Capital positions its portfolio companies for significant opportunities in the dynamic technology landscape.
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Founded: 2013
Location: New York, New York
Address: New York, New York 10014, US
Size: 2-10 employees