RC Ventures
Venture capitalDhaka · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
RC Ventures focuses on early-stage technology and internet companies worldwide, seeking founders who adapt proven business models to their markets. It typically leads pre-seed rounds and then embeds with the team, taking a hands-on role in driving growth and future fundraising. The firm emphasizes providing capital, network access, and mentorship, aiming to create employment and improve lives while delivering inclusive, lasting impact. Notably, it does not manage outside capital, instead reinvesting returns from earlier investments, and states that all of its portfolio companies have gone on to raise additional capital at higher valuations following its initial investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 9 portfolio companiesFintech ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Mobility & Transportation ×2AdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×3Bangladesh×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmpd provides data-led marketing solutions for commerce marketers, helping brands measure and optimize paid traffic performance across retail platforms like Amazon, Walmart, Meta, TikTok, and Target.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechSeattle, US
Joshua Gebhardt(CEO & Co-Founder)inBrandon Nutter(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Basis operates a platform for transferable tax credits, connecting buyers seeking credits matched to their risk profile with sellers looking to transfer credits.
B2B MarketplacesFintech
Co-investorsK Street Capital
Container Deposit Fund provides short-term trade financing for logistics businesses in Africa, enabling cargo clearing with minimal upfront costs.
FintechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainWimberley, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Pathao is a consumer super app in Bangladesh and Nepal offering ride-hailing (bike and car), food delivery, parcel/courier logistics, e-commerce, and fintech/payment services.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDover, US
Fahim Saleh(Director)Hussain Elius(Executive Officer)Shifat Adnan(Executive Officer)
BoardEdward Simnett(Director)Siamac Kamalie(Director)Efath Sharker(Director)
Co-investorsAC VenturesAgaeti VenturesAnchorless BangladeshOpenspace VenturesSkycatcher FundStartup Bangladesh+2 more
Truck Lagbe is a Bangladeshi on-demand truck booking app that connects businesses with verified trucks and trained drivers for freight transport.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsBetatron Venture GroupColopl NextMount Parker VenturesSeedstarsShorooq PartnersStartup Bangladesh+1 more
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has RC Ventures made?
- RC Ventures has 9 tracked investments.
- What stage does RC Ventures invest at?
- RC Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is RC Ventures's typical check size?
- RC Ventures typically writes checks of $825K – $6M.
- What sectors does RC Ventures focus on?
- RC Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where is RC Ventures located?
- RC Ventures is headquartered in Dhaka, BD.
- Does RC Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, RC Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does RC Ventures co-invest with?
- RC Ventures most often shares deals with Startup Bangladesh, Techstars, AC Ventures, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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