Baltimore · Pre-Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
RareBreed Ventures backs exceptional pre-seed founders building companies outside the traditional tech ecosystems of Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. The firm believes great entrepreneurs exist everywhere and that many are overlooked by traditional VCs who rely on conventional deal flow and metrics. It focuses on founders who may not have polished pitches or deep networks, particularly those who have thought deeply about customer acquisition or are building products in overlooked markets. As one of the first investors, RareBreed writes checks up to $250K, viewing even small checks as potentially life-changing for founders and a source of strong returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 33 of 47 portfolio companiesConsumer ×11SaaS ×10Fintech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Direct to Consumer ×6Healthtech ×5Digital Health ×4Circular Economy ×3
HQs:United States×17Vietnam×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×43 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data
Harvard University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 14 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×2Princeton in Asia ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12021 · 12020 · 13 dated
Columbia, US
Alex Sabol(Executive Officer)Kerwin Rent(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Kornblum(Director)
BoardMcKeever Conwell(Director)
Board seatMcKeever (Mac) Conwell, II· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Oct 2020
Allocate provides infrastructure software for private markets, enabling wealth advisors and asset managers to efficiently handle subscriptions, capital flows, and portfolio operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSPalo Alto, US
Samir Kaji(Co-Founder, CEO & President)inHana Yang(Co-Founder, CXO)in
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureAtacama VenturesFikaFJ LabsFour Acres CapitalSupernode Ventures+13 more
A provider of youth and family behavioral and mental health services, offering cognitive talk therapy and medication management through licensed clinicians including psychologists, counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsPACE Healthcare CapitalPortfoliaPortland Seed FundStone Mountain VenturesUrban Entrepreneurs FundECMC Group+1 more
Blank Beauty makes custom, made-to-order nail polish, mixing each bottle to a shade the customer specifies (including from an uploaded photo) using an AI-assisted pigment-matching microfactory, with buyers able to name their own color.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerCollierville, US
CHARLES C. BRANDON(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGlobal BrainMarket Square Ventures
Bonus Homes offers a financial product that allows homeowners to access immediate liquidity from their home equity while retaining ownership and participating in future appreciation.
FintechMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsEast 11 VenturesNextView VenturesRWT HorizonsAlpaca VC
Breadless makes bread-free sandwiches, bowls, and salads wrapped in greens like swiss chard and romaine, with menu items such as jerk chicken, falafel, and braised beef.
ConsumerFoodTechDetroit, US
LC Howland(Founder)
Co-investorsID VenturesMichigan Rise
Xoilac TV (Xoilac365) is a Vietnamese website that streams live football matches for free, including major leagues such as the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga and World Cup, with Vietnamese-language commentary.
Media & EntertainmentHải Phòng, VN
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Evolution VenturesSwitch VenturesTet VenturesThe Fund
CO:CREATE is a free booking and payments platform for tattoo artists, letting clients book flash designs or submit custom requests, pay deposits and session payments via Stripe, and manage messages and scheduling in one place.
Creator EconomyMarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzFlori Ventures
Spundle develops a patent-pending hair dryer device designed to dry wigs and hair extensions in approximately 15 minutes using low-heat technology to reduce damage.
ConsumerTowson, US
Shawna Stepp-Jones(Inventor)in
Co-investorsTechstars
EarlyBird offers UGMA custodial investment accounts that let parents and family members invest on behalf of a child, with funds usable for education, a home down payment, starting a business, or other purposes.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)JourneyOne VenturesResilienceVCAlumni VenturesChingona VenturesFiat Ventures+1 more
Eisengard.ai combines expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, and business growth to provide AI-driven strategy and go-to-market services.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactMaryland TEDCOTEDCO
GigSafe provides a platform that manages the work-readiness and compliance workflows for independent contractor networks in delivery and logistics operations.
Future of WorkHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
David Pickerell(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcRally Ventures Management, LlcYes VCBrand Foundry Ventures
Glow Up Games developed games and technology centered on Black and brown joy and cultural representation.
GamingNew York City, US
Mitu Khandaker(Executive Officer, Director)Latoya Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBlack Founders MatterTechstarsThe BFM Fund
Goodmylk makes plant-based milk products, including almond milk, formulated without preservatives or gums.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Brooke Rewa(Founder)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Connetic VenturesGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcThe Artemis FundSustainable Food Ventures
New York, US
Pete Chicinno(Executive Officer, Director)Rachel Danae Vachata(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsLatitud VenturesThe Fund
Juno is a family-focused healthcare provider offering primary care, urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, rheumatology, and weight management services in a modern, welcoming environment with transparent pricing and extended hours.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Akili Hinson MD MBA(Founder)in
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersInnovestor VenturesNext VenturesSerena VenturesAda VenturesArtesian+2 more
Levels is a metabolic health app that helps users monitor how diet and lifestyle affect their body through glucose tracking, meal logging, and personalized health data analysis.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Sam Corcos(Founder)inJoshua Clemente(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBreyer CapitalCleo CapitalFounder CollectiveFour Acres CapitalLoup Ventures+5 more
MainStreet was a San Jose startup helping companies claim R&D tax credits; it was acquired by Employer.com in May 2025.
Co-investorsMoxxie VenturesReshapeScribble VenturesShrug Capital
Monet Dating was a dating platform based on doodles, where users connected through drawings.
ConsumerSocial
Nectar offers investment opportunities in mezzanine debt and preferred equity issued by real estate operators managing low-leverage, cash-flowing properties.
AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechAtlanta, US
Derrick Barker(Founder)in
Co-investorsJ4 VenturesMoai CapitalService Provider CapitalTechstarsGV (Google Ventures)Menlo+2 more
Co-investorsMotivate Venture Capital
Preteckt uses AI and vehicle sensor data to provide predictive maintenance software that detects issues early, speeds up diagnostics, and reduces breakdowns.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSMemphis, US
Krishnaraj Inbarajan(Executive Officer, Director)Peter BassainSasha KucharczykinPeter Alexander Kucharczyk(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMark Licht(Director)Jan Bouten(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalElev8.vcInnova Memphis, Inc.Las Olas Venture CapitalLaunch TennesseeXG Ventures+2 more
Pogo Health provides a patient financing solution that allows healthcare practices to offer payment plans for out-of-pocket costs, with immediate reimbursement to providers.
Digital HealthFintechHealthtech
Rares operated an investment platform that allowed a community of investors to fund and invest through Rares wallets.
Fintech
Gerome Sapp(Founder)in
Co-investorsSand Hill AngelsUrban Capital NetworkCake VenturesGaingelsMaC Venture Capital
Rebundle sells hand-made hair bundles produced by artisans in East Africa, with pricing structured by bundle quantity and head coverage needs.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew Materials
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Evergreen Climate InnovationsPortfoliaM25SKU'D Ventures
Remodelmate connects homeowners with local contractors matched to their specific renovation needs.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Chad HallinKevin WilliamsJohn Chaing
Co-investorsDorm Room
Semantiks provides a customer-experience suite of AI agents ("digital concierges") that companies deploy across the customer journey to handle conversion, onboarding, support, retention, and expansion, escalating to human staff when needed.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
SuperCircle is a technology and reverse logistics platform that helps retail brands launch trade-in programs and manage excess inventory to reduce textile waste.
Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Chloe Marie Songer(Founder)inStuart Ahlum(Founder)in
Co-investorsFab Co-Creation Studio VenturesFoundryRadicle ImpactStarting LineUlu VenturesWireframe Ventures+3 more
The Renatural manufactures custom wigs using ultra-thin, breathable base materials designed to mimic natural scalp.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsHoaQHumba VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsWatchfire VenturesRedbud VC
Thousand Fell designs recyclable sneakers made from bio-based and recycled materials such as corn-waste bio-leather, recycled rubber, and castor bean oil, built for everyday wear.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Chloe Songer(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsFab Co-Creation Studio VenturesIrishAngels
Triangle provides a wallet infrastructure API that enables developers to embed Web3 experiences including DeFi, NFTs, and payments into applications.
Crypto & Web3Developer Tools
Co-investorsDigital Currency Group
Unspun develops 3D weaving technology and software for apparel and textile manufacturing, enabling fast, automated, and low-waste garment production for brands and manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEmeryville, US
Walden Hoi Ming Lam(Executive Officer, Director)Beth Esponnette(Founder)inKevin Martin(Founder)inARNE ARENS(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMilo Werner(Director)inShuo Yang(Director)in
Co-investorsCity LightDCVC (Data Collective)E12 Venture Capital, LlcEvolution VenturesFifty YearsKyber Knight Capital+9 more
Verdi provides hardware controllers and sensors that add automation and remote control to existing farm irrigation systems, letting growers manage valves, pumps, and drip lines at the block, row, or plant level.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsBaker Hall CapitalEcho River CapitalCyan VenturesDangerous VenturesJetstreamPonderosa Ventures+4 more
Wove is a custom fine jewelry company that enables customers to design their own engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry through a bespoke design process.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesRiptide VenturesWhite Rose VenturesContext VenturesSpringdale Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Rebundle · beautymatter.com · Aug 11, 2026
Juno Medical · nutraingredients.com · Jul 17, 2026
Preteckt · startupfundraising.com · Jun 16, 2026
Nectar · demandgenreport.com · Jun 2, 2026
Unspun · ecotextile.com · Apr 10, 2026
The Renatural · inc.com · Mar 10, 2026
Allocate Holdings · finsmes.com · Sep 4, 2025
Verdi · bctechnology.com · May 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has RareBreed Ventures made?
- RareBreed Ventures has 45 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does RareBreed Ventures invest at?
- RareBreed Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
- What is RareBreed Ventures's typical check size?
- RareBreed Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
- What sectors does RareBreed Ventures focus on?
- RareBreed Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is RareBreed Ventures located?
- RareBreed Ventures is headquartered in Baltimore, US.
- Does RareBreed Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, RareBreed Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does RareBreed Ventures co-invest with?
- RareBreed Ventures most often shares deals with Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), Techstars, Andreessen Horowitz, among 95 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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Mac Conwell’s's fund construction for Rarebreed Ventures
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BRV Interview with Mac Conwell, Partner at RareBreed Ventures
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