RDF Ventures
Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vermont-focused backer of StartUp Rutland and select founders, typically entering at $2M–$6M post with $100K (up to $250K) follow-ons, offers a non-time-bound residency and targets hard tech.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteMose Cassaro, a founder of Krypto, iHelp and FoundersOnly who built hardware and tech projects from age 12, evaluates accelerators by people and incentives, informed by his Vermont founder-support work.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does RDF Ventures invest at?
- RDF Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is RDF Ventures's typical check size?
- RDF Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- What sectors does RDF Ventures focus on?
- RDF Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics.
- Does RDF Ventures lead rounds?
- RDF Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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