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Rothenberg Ventures
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series B · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Rothenberg Ventures invests in foundational, frontier technologies it views as the infrastructure of the future. Its focus spans artificial intelligence (next-generation ML infrastructure, agentic systems, and AI-native applications), spatial computing (AR/VR, digital twins, and immersive platforms), bio-convergence (companies applying computation, engineering, and data to healthcare and biology), and climate and energy (clean energy generation, storage, and carbon capture). The firm partners with founders from the earliest stages, combining operational experience with technical expertise, and positions itself as an active collaborator committed to building enduring companies that advance human progress.
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Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 49 of 78 portfolio companiesConsumer ×15AI & Machine Learning ×13SaaS ×13Hardware ×12Enterprise Software ×11Marketplaces ×8E-commerce ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5
HQs:United States×47Australia×1
Investments · 78 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12016 · 22015 · 42014 · 102013 · 22012 · 122 dated
Robinhood is a financial trading platform that enables users to manage portfolios across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, options, futures, and prediction markets.
FintechMenlo Park, US
Vlad Tenev(Co-founder, Chairman and CEO)inBaiju Bhatt(Co-founder)inJason Warnick(Chief Financial Officer)inGretchen Howard(Executive Officer)in
BoardScott Sandell(Director)inJan Hammer(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 CapitalACME CapitalAlgerAmplo VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBLN Capital+55 more
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures7BC Venture Capital+171 more
Aether develops additives that blend into engineering-grade nylons to enable faster, high-throughput fused filament (FFF/FDM) 3D printing while maintaining mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials
Pavle Jeremic(Founder & CEO)inJay Zaveri(Co-Founder & President)
Co-investors4DX VenturesAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesBlue Bear VenturesBoxGroupCalm Ventures+12 more
Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesWashington, D.C., US
Jeremy Johnson(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inNadayar Enagesi(Founder)Brice Nkengsa(Founder)inIan Carnevale(Founder)inChristina Sass(Founder)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investors4DX VenturesAccelerate AfricaAir Street CapitalAmplo VenturesCRE Venture CapitalDBL Partners+27 more
Apartment List operates an online rental marketplace that uses a quiz-based AI matching system to connect renters with apartments that fit their preferences and lifestyle.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US
John Douglas Kobs II(Executive Officer, Director)Charles Christopher Herndon(Executive Officer, Director)John Kobs(Founder)inChris Erickson(Co-founder)in
BoardJosh Hannah(Director)Dana Stalder(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsAndre IguodalaAUTHENTIC VENTURESCanaan PartnersGlynn Capital ManagementMatrixRealization Capital Partners+6 more
Augmate provides an enterprise device management application for wearables, used to deploy and manage head-mounted displays at scale.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTDover Plains, US
Pete Wassell(Executive Officer)Drew Austin Greenfeld(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsCamp One VenturesExcell Partners
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.
ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US
Jason Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDavid Wu(Director)Michael Levit(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersComcast VenturesCowboy VenturesGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundMaveron+7 more
Hartford, US
J. Reid Gorman(Executive Vice President and Secretary)James L. Bosworth(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Michigami(Director)Paul F. Penderglast(Director)Mayernik Joseph(Director)James D. Wehr(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Beyond Games is a studio of artists, designers, and engineers building games with massively concurrent shared spaces where groups of players cooperate and compete on scalable server technology.
Gaming
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsExpansion Venture Capital
Bloodhound provides a cloud-based management platform for security operations, offering real-time location tracking, workforce deployment monitoring, and compliance management for security guard services and security providers.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
E. Anthony Krumeich IV(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Fulton(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPatrick Dugan(Director)
Co-investorsConvergence Partners500 Global
BloomThat offers same-day and next-day flower delivery through a mobile app and website, serving customers in major U.S. cities and nationwide.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Matthew Schwab(Founder/President)inDavid Bladow(Founder)inChad Powell(Founder/Product + Technology)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsFundersClubRainfall VenturesY CombinatorACME CapitalAgrolimen VenturesAlexis Ohanian+12 more
Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechCentennial, US
Blake Scholl(Founder & CEO)inJoshua Krall(Founder)inJoe Wilding(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Activant CapitalAlpha FundsAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundBessemer Venture Partners+55 more
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)
BoardSamir Kaul(Director)Patrick Pitchette(Director)Anup Jacob(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBill LeeGarage CapitalInitialized Capital+3 more
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Bustle is an online media publication producing lifestyle and horoscope content, including weekly tarot and astrology readings on topics such as money and career.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Bryan Goldberg(Founder)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalGeneral CatalystGGV CapitalGV (Google Ventures)
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Buttercoin operates an open-source trading engine that matches buy and sell orders for digital assets on an order book.
FintechMarketplacesNew York City, US
Bennett Hoffman(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorACE & CompanyDCVC (Data Collective)FloodgateGV (Google Ventures)Initialized Capital+1 more
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURESOne Planet Group
Chubbies is a men's apparel brand founded in 2011 that designs casual "Weekend Wardrobe" products including shorts, swim trunks, aloha shirts, polos, t-shirts, hoodies, and jackets.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
KylePrestonRainer Castillo(Founder)inTom Montgomery(Founder)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsLerer Hippeau
Clarify develops tools for organizations to use real-time data and AI for problem-solving and collaboration, helping teams integrate data analysis into daily workflows.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoT
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
YouSpot is a personal CRM that uses AI to organize and recall information about professional relationships, contacts, and conversations for solo professionals without requiring manual database maintenance.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Customer.io offers a customer engagement platform with a visual workflow builder and AI features for building automated, cross-channel marketing and transactional messaging journeys across email, push, in-app, SMS, WhatsApp, Slack, and webhooks.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Colin Nederkoornin
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsBeyond CapitalBoxGroupEarl Grey CapitalFJ LabsKima VenturesKnockout Capital+8 more
DeepStream VR develops virtual reality applications and software for healthcare applications, particularly for pain relief and therapeutic purposes.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMental Health
Howard Rose(CEO)Ari Hollander(CTO)Dan Shapiro(Chief Scientist)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
A mobile marketplace that allows users to sell consumer electronics locally with guaranteed pricing and upfront payment, completing transactions within 97 minutes.
ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US
Ryan Mickle(Founder)inEd McManus(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCollaborative FundFundersClubGreylock PartnersIndex VenturesLowercase Capital+6 more
FOVE develops VR-type head-mounted displays with eye-tracking technology that measures and analyzes a user's gaze point and eye movements to reveal visual attention patterns.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Lochlainn Wilson(Executive Officer, Director)Yuka Kojima(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
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)inJon Friedman(Co-founder)inSteven Warren(Executive Officer)in
BoardReenie McCarthy(Director)inTodd Dagres(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsOspraie Ag ScienceLaunchCapitalTechstarsLaunch CapitalSpark CapitalStage 1 Ventures
Salt Lake City, US
Jason Barber(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Pearson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Rothenberg(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Lantern was a mental health startup that wound down in 2018; its team now runs All Mental Health, a nonprofit offering free mental health education through apps aimed at specific life transitions.
Digital HealthImpact & Social GoodMental Health
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Gridspace builds generative voice AI infrastructure for enterprise applications like call centers, healthcare, and collections.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Evan Macmillan(Executive Officer, Director)Omri Dahan(Co-founder, CEO)Anthony Scodary(Co-founder, Co-Head of Engineering)Nico Benitez(Co-founder, Co-Head of Engineering)inMike Piechna(Co-founder, CRO)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaCommerce VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMouro CapitalPrefix CapitalVista Venture Partners
Lifestyle and entertainment website for women covering pop culture, fashion, careers, and female empowerment topics.
Los Angeles, US
Sophia Rossi(Executive Officer, Director)Penelope Linge(Executive Officer)Radhika Delfosse(Executive Officer)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsDigi VenturesPritzker Group Venture Capital
New York City, US
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsClimate Tech PartnersEmpire AngelsGotham Gal VenturesTechstars645 VenturesGreat Oaks Venture Capital+3 more
True is a global talent management platform that serves executive search, interim leadership placements, and talent advisory for client organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Porter Braswell(Founder/CEO)inRyan Williams(Founder/President)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzKapor CapitalSJF VenturesY CombinatorZillionize+9 more
Karma (yourkarma.com) is a New York City-based company; public sources fetched provide no substantive verified detail about its business.
FintechNew York City, US
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstarsVTF Capital1CrowdAnkur CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Initialized Capital+5 more
Luxe operates an on-demand valet parking service that sends valets to park vehicles for customers in urban areas.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Man Crates sells themed gifts for men, including personalized whiskey barware and gourmet beef jerky delivered in crates.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalHighland Capital Partners
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)inDavid Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inMichael Beebe(Chief Operating Officer)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inWillian Brown(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardPeter Hebert(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsBling CapitalBoxGroupBrighter CapitalCapria VenturesDCM VenturesFelicis Ventures+28 more
Merge Labs creates AR/VR learning tools for K-12 education, including the Merge Cube handheld interface and Merge EDU platform, enabling immersive hands-on STEM and science learning in classrooms and educational spaces.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareSan Antonio, US
Andrew Trickett(Founder)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsGeekdomNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)New Ground VenturesAccelAdditionBain Capital+2 more
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaS
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsGSV VenturesInsight PartnersKrillion VenturesReach CapitalGSV AccelerationMiami Angels+1 more
Omaze runs prize draws where its community can win luxury homes, supercars, and cash prizes while raising money for charity partners.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Matt Pohlson(Co-founder and CEO)Penni Thow(Director)Nina Sen(Executive Officer)
BoardWyc Grousbeck(Director)Richard Heitzmann(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsFirstMark CapitalCauseway PartnersCrosscut VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFf Venture CapitalFJ Labs+9 more
ONEHOPE is a Napa-based wine brand selling wine directly to consumers through online purchases, a wine club, and rep-hosted tastings, with a portion of each purchase donated to nonprofits and causes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Ana, US
Jacob Kloberdanz(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Leahy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoseph Lonsdale(Director)Michael LeBlanc(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalGoat Rodeo CapitalMaywic Select InvestmentsMisfit Venture PartnersMultiplier CapitalUnanimous Capital+4 more
Partnered operates a digital platform that automates business development by connecting established brands with emerging technology companies.
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
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesCoelius CapitalKima VenturesMTP Advisors+4 more
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)inSam Yam(Founder)in
BoardDaniel Rimer(Director)inDick Costolo(Director)Goli Sheikholeslami(Director)Anne Raimondi(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investors1435 CapitalAccompliceAtelierCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Defy Partners+19 more
Payable provides payment processing and tax compliance infrastructure for businesses managing contract workers, automating contractor onboarding, payment distribution, and Form 1099 filing.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Tad Milbourn(Founder/CEO)inKyle Kilat(Founder/CPO)inPeter Terrill(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsCypress Growth CapitalY CombinatorACME CapitalBlackstoneBloomberg BetaCatapult Capital+10 more
Emplifi (formerly Pixlee) offers an AI-powered "Autonomous CX" platform that unifies social marketing, commerce, and customer care, with autonomous agents for publishing content, sourcing user-generated content, and automating customer service replies.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Awad Sayeed(Cofounder)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalGVA CapitalTheVentureCityWorldQuant VenturesZMT Capital+2 more
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)inRobbie Schingler(Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)inChristopher R. Boshuizen(Executive Officer, Director)inRobert H. Schlingler Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardZachary Bogue(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investors137 VenturesAME Cloud VenturesDBL PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Fall Line CapitalFelicis Ventures+24 more
Preserve and Gifting is an online blog that provides curated gift ideas and guides for various occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Blake Ellender Reynolds(Executive Officer)Jacob Ehlman
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
XRHealth provides at-home care for chronic conditions by combining FDA-registered VR/AR devices, wearables, mobile apps, and prescription digital therapeutics (such as Stanza) with licensed clinicians who deliver therapy remotely.
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsBynd Venture Capital
Tarzana, US
Jin Wook James Chung(Chief Executive Officer)Geoffrey Branda(Chief Financial Officer)Taehoon Oh(Secretary)
BoardAkinori Koto(Director)
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsWorld Innovation Lab
Resolve provides web, iPad, and VR platforms for accessing and collaborating on building information models (BIM) in construction.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Angel Alonso Say(Founder/CEO)inRussell Varriale(Founder)in
Co-investorsGFR FundGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMetaplanetY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesCyberAgent Capital+4 more
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
ShipHawk provides a warehouse management system (WMS) with receiving, system-directed putaway, and cross-docking functionality, using license plating for real-time inventory tracking.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Jeremy Bodenhamer(Founder)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsCostella KirschKarlin VenturesMucker CapitalAutotech VenturesBridge BankPeakSpan Capital Partners
SOLS is a New York-based startup that uses 3D printing to make custom orthotic insoles and footwear.
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalWakestream VenturesFelicis VenturesFounders FundLux CapitalRRE Ventures+1 more
A VR platform for viewing, hosting, and socializing at music shows worldwide.
Co-investorsOutpost CapitalPresence CapitalGFR FundKleiner PerkinsKPCB EdgeRRE Ventures+1 more
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Tile by Life360 offers location-tracking products and apps that let people find their belongings and share the location of family members, pets, and Bluetooth trackers.
ConsumerHardwareIoTSan Mateo, US
Mike Farley(Founder)in
BoardJEFF RICHARDS(Director)BYRON DEETER(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFrancisco PartnersNotable CapitalTandem CapitalVelvet Sea VenturesGGV Capital+2 more
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Vantage.tv was a virtual reality streaming service that let remote fans attend premium live events such as music festivals and esports competitions from home using VR headsets.
ConsumerHardwareMedia & Entertainment
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Verbling is a marketplace connecting language learners with over 2,000 verified tutors offering lessons in more than 70 languages.
EdTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Mikael Bernstein(Founder/CEO)inJacob Lars Jolis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDuncan Davidson(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsFundersClubHemisphere Ventures LLCOne Planet GroupY CombinatorACE & CompanyAgrolimen Ventures+9 more
VoltaGrid is an energy company serving the oil, gas, mining, and data center sectors with microgrid and power solutions.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainHouston, US
Nathan Ough(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsAventurine PartnersLongbow Capital
VRChat is a social virtual reality platform where users explore user-generated worlds, use custom avatars, and connect with others across PC, standalone VR headsets (Meta Quest, Pico), and mobile.
Creator EconomyGamingSocialHouston, US
Graham Gaylor(Manager)inJesse Joudrey(Manager)
Co-investorsBrightstone Venture CapitalGFR FundMakers FundAnthos CapitalHTC
Wanelo is an AI-powered shopping platform where users describe what they need in plain language and the service finds, compares, and ships products from a catalog of about 14 million items.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketplaces
Deena Varshavskaya(Founder)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsSlow Ventures
The site is an affiliate review and comparison portal ranking offshore online casinos that accept Australian players, covering welcome bonuses, payment methods (PayID and crypto), withdrawal speeds, and game libraries.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsJavelin Venture PartnersPeterson Ventures
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Zeitview provides advanced inspection software for high-value infrastructure assets including solar, wind, properties, telecom, and utility infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSLos Angeles, US
Dan Burton(Founder)in
Co-investorsClimate InvestmentEnergy Transition VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Upfront VenturesValor Equity PartnersY Combinator+3 more
Gusto (formerly ZenPayroll) is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform that automates payroll processing, tax filing, and compliance, and offers hiring, onboarding, time tracking, and employee benefits administration.
FintechHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Joshua Reeves(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Edward Kim(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBrett Willms(Executive Officer)inMark London(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardHemant Taneja(Director)in
PartnerMike Rothenberg· solo GP
Co-investorsPeterson VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Emergence Capital PartnersGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)Kleiner Perkins+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Emblematic GroupEmergent VRGastkeNeuraLink SystemsRevel SystemsRothenberg Ventures
Exits · 15
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rothenberg Ventures made?
- Rothenberg Ventures has 78 tracked investments, 15 of which have exited.
- What stage does Rothenberg Ventures invest at?
- Rothenberg Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Rothenberg Ventures's typical check size?
- Rothenberg Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.
- What sectors does Rothenberg Ventures focus on?
- Rothenberg Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Energy, Fintech, Gaming, Hardware, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
- Where is Rothenberg Ventures located?
- Rothenberg Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does Rothenberg Ventures lead rounds?
- Rothenberg Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Rothenberg Ventures co-invest with?
- Rothenberg Ventures most often shares deals with 4DX Ventures, Abstract Ventures, Artis Ventures, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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