Rothenberg Ventures
San Francisco Β· SeedβSeries B Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Early-stage investor backing frontier-technology startups with team of investors, operators and community builders who support founders via portfolio-success programs across VR, AR, AI, robotics, drones, space, hardware and IoT.
Team Β· 1 people
from the firm's website
Mike Rothenberg is an early VR-focused VC who built a firm with a startup mentality, moderated panels publicly, and cultivated a next-gen brand focused on sweat equity and high-touch support.
What they invest in
from 14 of 62 portfolio companiesConsumer Γ5Hardware Γ4SaaS Γ3AgTech Γ2Creator Economy Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Direct to Consumer Γ2EdTech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ11United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 62 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Francisco, US
John Douglas Kobs II(Executive Officer, Director)Josh Christopher Hannah(Director)Charles Christopher Herndon(Executive Officer, Director)Dana Christopher Stalder(Director)
August manufactures Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks and keypads that allow homeowners to remotely control door access and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.
ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTech
Boosted manufactures electric skateboards and lightweight personal vehicles designed for short-distance commuting and recreational riding.
ConsumerHardwareSan Francisco, US
Matt Tran(Founder)inJohn Ulmen(Founder/CTO)inJeff Russakow(Executive Officer, Director)Samir Kaul(Director)Patrick Pitchette(Director)Anup Jacob(Director)
Chubbies manufactures and sells short shorts with a 2-inch inseam for men.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Freight Farms designs and operates hydroponic container farms that enable local food production in urban and rural areas worldwide.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareBoston, US
Brad McNamara(Co-founder)Jon Friedman(Co-founder)Steven Warren(Executive Officer)Jonathan Friedman(Executive Officer, Director)Reenie McCarthy(Director)
Lifestyle and entertainment website for women covering pop culture, fashion, careers, and female empowerment topics.
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)David Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inMatthew Bell(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Hebert(Director)Patrick Eggen(Director)
Crossbeam is a platform that enables companies to securely share and activate data from their partner ecosystems.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Baldwin Cunningham(Founder/CEO)David Matthews(Founder)inCullen Wilson(Founder)inStuart Ross(Founder)Adam Michalski(Founder)inTim Sherwood(Founder)in
Patreon is a membership platform that enables creators to build communities, share exclusive work, and monetize their output through direct fan support, eliminating algorithmic dependence.
Creator EconomyMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jack Conte(Founder)Sam Yam(Founder)Samuel Yam(Director, Promoter)Dick Costolo(Director)Daniel Rimer(Director)Goli Sheikholeslami(Director)
Planet operates a web-geo platform that provides daily satellite imagery and foundational analytics of Earth's landmass for businesses, governments, and research institutions.
AgTechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Will Marshall(Co-founder and CEO)Robbie Schingler(Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)Christopher R. Boshuizen(Executive Officer, Director)Zachary R. Bogue(Director)Robert Schingler(Executive Officer, Director)Steve R. Jurvetson(Director)
Squarespace provides a platform for building and managing websites, with specialized tools for entrepreneurs, creators, small businesses, and nonprofits.
Creator EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSaaSWashington, GB
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rothenberg Ventures invest at?
- Rothenberg Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Rothenberg Ventures's typical check size?
- Rothenberg Ventures typically writes checks of $500K β $10M.
- What sectors does Rothenberg Ventures focus on?
- Rothenberg Ventures focuses on Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, Gaming, Hardware, Space Tech.
- Where is Rothenberg Ventures located?
- Rothenberg Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Rothenberg Ventures lead rounds?
- Rothenberg Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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