Rough Draft Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Cambridge, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Sustainable Energy
- Automotive
- Robotics
About
Rough Draft Ventures General Catalyst is a distinguished venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and nurturing early-stage and transformational investments in innovative technology companies and market-leading businesses. With a commitment to empowering exceptional entrepreneurs, the firm provides not only financial backing but also strategic guidance, fostering the growth of groundbreaking ideas that drive positive change. By leveraging its extensive network and industry expertise, Rough Draft Ventures General Catalyst is instrumental in helping visionary founders realize their ambitions and create lasting impact in their respective markets.
Rough Draft Ventures General Catalyst is a distinguished venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and nurturing early-stage and transformational investments in innovative technology companies and market-leading businesses. With a commitment to empowering exceptional entrepreneurs, the firm provides not only financial backing but also strategic guidance, fostering the growth of groundbreaking ideas that drive positive change. By leveraging its extensive network and industry expertise, Rough Draft Ventures General Catalyst is instrumental in helping visionary founders realize their ambitions and create lasting impact in their respective markets.
Investment Thesis
Rough Draft Ventures invests in early stage companies with innovative business models and high growth potential, particularly in technology and consumer sectors.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in technology and consumer sectors, the fund manager has completed numerous successful investments across North America and Europe. They emphasize a data-driven approach, focusing on early-stage companies while also strategically guiding portfolio firms through their growth phases. Notable exits include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing their operator-first mindset and deep industry insights. Their commitment to thematic investing enables them to identify emerging trends and create value in dynamic markets.
Team
Rdv Squad
Peter Boyce
Nitesh Banta
Natalie Bartlett
Lily Zedler
Jeremy Batchelder
Ellen Dasilva
Denali Tietjen