
Rittenhouse Ventures
Description
Rittenhouse Ventures is a Philadelphia-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage B2B software companies. The firm primarily targets businesses operating within the healthcare, financial services, and broader business services sectors, seeking to partner with innovative companies that leverage advanced software solutions to drive growth and efficiency. Their investment strategy focuses on providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
The firm typically engages in Series A and Series B funding rounds, identifying companies with proven products and initial market traction. Rittenhouse Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with founders to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in their respective markets. They aim to build long-term relationships, leveraging their deep industry expertise and network to foster the success of their portfolio.
Regarding their investment quantum, Rittenhouse Ventures makes initial investments that typically range from $2 million to $5 million. This indicates their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. Furthermore, the firm often takes a leading or co-leading role in funding rounds, which can range from $5 million to $15 million, demonstrating their capacity to anchor significant financing efforts for their portfolio companies. This strategic positioning allows them to exert meaningful influence and provide robust support throughout a company's growth trajectory.
Investor Profile
Rittenhouse Ventures has backed more than 34 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Analytics.
- Typical check size: $2M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (38%)
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series C (12%)
- Seed (9%)
Country Focus
- United States (91%)
- The Netherlands (9%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Analytics
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Service Industry
- Advertising
- Business Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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