Renegade Partners

Renegade Partners is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2020 by seasoned investors Renata Quintini and Roseanne Wincek. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on what it terms the "pivotal phase" of company development, bridging the gap between early-stage seed funding and later-stage growth equity. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting category-defining technology companies that are poised for significant scale and market leadership. This strategic focus allows them to engage with companies at a critical juncture, providing capital and strategic guidance to navigate rapid expansion.

Since its inception, Renegade Partners has rapidly scaled its capital base. The firm successfully closed its debut fund in 2020, raising $300 million to deploy into promising ventures. Demonstrating strong investor confidence and a clear market opportunity, Renegade Partners announced the closing of its second fund in November 2022, which secured an impressive $1.05 billion. This substantial capital raise brings the firm's total assets under management to approximately $1.35 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the venture capital landscape for later-stage investments.

Renegade Partners typically writes first checks ranging from $10 million to $40 million, targeting companies that have achieved product-market fit and are demonstrating strong growth metrics. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes a highly engaged partnership approach, guided by principles of "Radical Candor, Unwavering Support, and Unconventional Wisdom." They aim to provide founders with strategic insights and operational assistance, helping them navigate complex challenges associated with scaling rapidly. Their portfolio includes well-known companies such as MasterClass, Gong, Calendly, Chime, StockX, and Figma, reflecting their commitment to backing transformative technology businesses.