Red Bear Ventures
Angel networkIthaca
Investment thesis
RBV operates as a network of thousands of members who back companies one deal at a time using special purpose vehicles rather than a traditional pooled fund. Capital follows the conviction of domain-specific experts โ operators, founders, and industry leaders โ whose judgment is grounded in relevant experience. Cornell serves as its founding community because the university's reach spans industries, geographies, and stages. Deals are selected around three signals: a strong team, commercial traction and/or defensible technology, and respected co-investors and experts who participate. The network is designed to grow thoughtfully while maintaining a highly curated standard.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 29 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ร2Fintech ร2Biotech ร1Cleantech ร1Climate Tech ร1Construction Tech ร1Digital Health ร1Energy ร1
HQs:United Statesร1
Investments ยท 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAI-powered coaching for athletes
Electrifying legacy steam and hot-water buildings to meet carbon mandates without major renovations
An AI-driven platform designed to increase employee resilience
Startup reinventing the $27B single-serve coffee market; featured as a current RBV deal.
Kelvin builds products to modernize legacy radiator-heated buildings, including a smart radiator cover (the Cozy) and an Adaptive Electrification platform that replaces window ACs with smart heat pumps.
CleantechEnergyPropTech
Mapping the microbiome to discover and develop biotherapeutics
Nodes & Links builds AI-powered project management software that helps teams understand and proactively manage project schedules and plans.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Greg LawtonDr. Christos Ellinas
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.
Climate TechFintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US
Henry Kravis(Founder)
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
Visa operates a global payments network enabling digital and card-based transactions for consumers and businesses across multiple sectors and geographies.
Fintech
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 โ $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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