RareBreed Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Maryland, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- Blockchain
- Web3
- AI
- Data Science
About
RareBreed Ventures is a pioneering pre-seed fund dedicated to identifying and supporting exceptional founders, particularly those operating outside of major tech hubs. We pride ourselves on being early investors, writing checks of up to $250,000 to empower innovative startups at their nascent stages. Our focus is on nurturing diverse talent and fostering groundbreaking ideas that challenge the status quo, enabling these visionaries to thrive and transform their industries. By leveraging our extensive network and expertise, RareBreed Ventures aims to create lasting impact and value in the entrepreneurial landscape.
RareBreed Ventures is a pioneering pre-seed fund dedicated to identifying and supporting exceptional founders, particularly those operating outside of major tech hubs. We pride ourselves on being early investors, writing checks of up to $250,000 to empower innovative startups at their nascent stages. Our focus is on nurturing diverse talent and fostering groundbreaking ideas that challenge the status quo, enabling these visionaries to thrive and transform their industries. By leveraging our extensive network and expertise, RareBreed Ventures aims to create lasting impact and value in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Investment Thesis
They invest mostly, but not exclusively, in founders outside of major tech hubs (SF, NY, MA) building a software product with a unique or clearly repeatable customer acquisition strategy or building a physical product in a vertical that has lacked innovation in 10+ years. This is because these two founders are outofthebox thinkers and problem solvers.
Manager's Experience
Bringing a wealth of experience in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully led numerous investments across key sectors such as technology, consumer products, and health care. With a focus on early-stage investments, they have completed over 50 deals, showcasing a strategic operator-first approach that emphasizes partnership with entrepreneurs. Their track record includes notable exits in high-growth companies, particularly in North America and Europe, reinforcing a commitment to data-driven decision-making and thematic exploration in emerging markets. By leveraging deep industry insights, they cultivate strong relationships to drive value creation throughout the investment lifecycle.