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USAI/MLFintechHealthtechB2B SaaSEnterpriseConsumerDeep TechCybersecurityOther

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Investment thesis

RRE Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1994 that backs visionary founders leveraging technological breakthroughs to reshape industries. With $2.5B+ in assets under management across eight early-stage funds and 400+ portfolio companies, RRE employs a boutique model that favors deeper relationships over broader portfolios — offering founders a mentor when they need one, a powerful network when it counts, and a committed partner for every step of the journey. The firm combines 30 years of multi-cycle experience with deep AI analysis to identify rare early-stage founders, with current thematic focus on Application AI, Physical AI (AI that touches atoms), Decentralized AI (bridging web3 and AI infrastructure), Crypto & Blockchain, and Digital Health. RRE leads $5–15M Series A financings as its core strategy, with selective seed investments for exceptional technical founders and strategic follow-ons into proven portfolio companies.

Notable quotes

For entrepreneurs seeking early-stage capital, RRE Ventures stands out as a partner. Our reputation of working hard for our entrepreneurs and proactively opening doors in the industries undergoing transformative change continues to give us a competitive advantage.

Stuart Ellman · CNBC / Business Wire – RRE Ventures V Fund Close Announcement · 2012-11-01

Despite the challenges in this down-market, we are excited to continue our focus on investing in early-stage companies and helping entrepreneurs bring their vision to life.

James D. Robinson IV · Connect Money – RRE Ventures Fund VIII Close Announcement · 2023-02-09

Our differentiated investment strategy and excellent track record stand out in the venture capital industry.

James D. Robinson IV · Private Equity Wire – RRE Ventures V Close · 2012-11-01

Team

James D. Robinson IV

Founder and General Partner

AI/MLFintechConsumerEnterpriseB2B SaaSOther

Stuart Ellman

Founder and General Partner

AI/MLConsumerEnterpriseFintechHealthtechB2B SaaS

Raju Rishi

General Partner

AI/MLHealthtechEnterpriseB2B SaaSConsumer

Will Porteous

General Partner and COO

AI/MLConsumerEnterpriseFintechDeep TechOther

Vic Singh

General Partner

AI/MLDeep TechB2B SaaSDevtoolsOther

Matt Vine

Senior Associate

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
DatadogEarly Stage2011-01-01
RippleSeed2015-01-01
Spring HealthSeed2017-01-01
NoomEarly Stage2014-01-01
OloEarly Stage2008-01-01
AnomalySeed2021-01-01
Soma EnergySeed2025-04-01
VoiceRunSeed2025-01-01
BizTrip AIPre-Seed$2m2026-02-02
CapitalizeSeries B$19m2024-08-01

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