Red Bear Ventures
Angel networkIthaca
Investment thesis
Red Bear Ventures sources deals from its Cornell-connected community and evaluates companies based on three core signals: exceptional founding teams, commercial traction or defensible technology, and respected co-investors and domain experts willing to participate. The network structure allows capital to be deployed deal-by-deal through SPVs, with investment conviction driven by operator, founder, and industry leader expertise relevant to each opportunity.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 28 portfolio companiesFintech Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Biotech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1Digital Health Γ1GovTech Γ1Impact & Social Good Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 28 tracked
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Biotia develops diagnostic tests and software for infectious disease detection using metagenomic sequencing and AI. The company serves patients, healthcare providers, and hospitals seeking pathogen identification and infection control intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health
Electrifying legacy steam and hot-water buildings to meet carbon mandates without major renovations
An AI-driven platform designed to increase employee resilience
Visa operates a global payments network enabling digital and card-based transactions for consumers and businesses across multiple sectors and geographies.
Fintech
Mapping the microbiome to discover and develop biotherapeutics
Next-generation sequencing and AI to rapidly diagnose infectious diseases
A workforce-development platform training the next generation of skilled-trade technicians to close a major labor shortage
A patented reinvention of a large consumer beverage category, combining premium quality with a fully compostable format
Pulsed magnetic inertial fusion system to deliver affordable, clean power
Partnership Fund NYC is a mission-driven impact fund that invests in for-profit and nonprofit enterprises based in New York City to advance economic opportunity and innovation. The fund focuses on companies addressing urban challenges, job creation, and underserved communities through two areas: expanding opportunity and technology in the public interest.
Climate TechFintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US
Henry Kravis(Founder)
Powering the future of wireless communication
Frequently asked questions
- What is Red Bear Ventures's typical check size?
- Red Bear Ventures typically writes checks of $200K β $1.3M.
- What sectors does Red Bear Ventures focus on?
- Red Bear Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Red Bear Ventures located?
- Red Bear Ventures is headquartered in Ithaca, US.
- Does Red Bear Ventures lead rounds?
- Red Bear Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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